Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
At Lighthouse Lotto Canada, we are committed to protecting your
privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:
- Create an account on our platform
- Purchase lottery tickets
- Contact our customer support
- Participate in promotions or surveys
- Subscribe to our newsletter
The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Full name and date of birth
- Email address and phone number
- Residential address
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Payment information (processed securely through third-party
payment processors)
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Government-issued identification (for verification purposes)
- Transaction history and gaming activity
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process your lottery ticket purchases and prize claims
- Verify your identity and age (18+ requirement)
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Communicate with you about your account and transactions
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations under the Québec
Lottery Act
- Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
- Improve our services and user experience
- Send promotional materials (only with your consent)
- Maintain responsible gaming measures
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
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Loto-Québec: As our licensing authority, we
share information necessary for regulatory compliance
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Payment Processors: To process your
transactions securely
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Service Providers: Third parties who assist
in operating our platform (under strict confidentiality
agreements)
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Legal Authorities: When required by law or to
protect our rights and comply with legal processes
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Prize Winners: Winner information may be
publicly disclosed as required by lottery regulations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to
third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your
personal information:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
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Secure server infrastructure with regular security audits
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Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
- Regular security training for our staff
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Compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards
(PCI DSS)
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method
of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage
you to use strong passwords and keep your login credentials
confidential.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Under Québec privacy laws, you have the right to:
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Access: Request a copy of the personal
information we hold about you
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Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate
or incomplete information
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Deletion: Request deletion of your personal
information (subject to legal retention requirements)
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Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing
communications at any time
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Data Portability: Request your data in a
portable format
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Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given
consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact our privacy team at
[email protected]
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your
experience on our platform. For detailed information about our
cookie usage, please refer to our
Cookies Policy.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are strictly prohibited for individuals under 18
years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information
from minors. If we become aware that we have collected
information from someone under 18, we will take immediate steps
to delete that information.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services to you
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
Financial transaction records are retained for a minimum of 7
years as required by law. After the retention period, we
securely delete or anonymize your personal information.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information is primarily stored and processed in Canada. If
we transfer data outside of Canada, we ensure appropriate
safeguards are in place to protect your information in
accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect
changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify
you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
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Sending an email notification to your registered email address
- Displaying a prominent notice on our platform
Your continued use of our services after such modifications
constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this
Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Important: This Privacy Policy is governed by
the laws of the Province of Québec and the applicable federal
laws of Canada, including compliance with the Personal
Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).