1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how GreatLakesLotto ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar
technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies
are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
By continuing to browse or use our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this
policy. We prioritize your privacy and aim to be transparent about the data we collect to ensure
a secure and functional experience for our Canadian users.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a
website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to
work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (GreatLakesLotto) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set
by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies
enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g.,
advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for
technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or
"strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of
our users to enhance the experience on our Online Properties.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our
Website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Because these
cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the Website to you, you cannot refuse them without
affecting how our site functions.
Examples: User login sessions, Shopping cart persistence, Security tokens.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us
understand how our Website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to
help us customize our Website for you.
Examples: Page view counts, Load time analysis, Error reporting.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our site to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language
or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Examples: Language preferences, Lottery game filter settings.
4. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web
browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use
our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from
browser-to-browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information. Here are
links to manage cookies in popular browsers:
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to
the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore
re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related
technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at
[email protected] or by post to:
GreatLakesLotto
Attn: Privacy Officer
123 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5H 2R2
Canada