MaplePitch Logo

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how MaplePitch (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and comparable technologies on maplepitch.ca (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy for a complete understanding of how information is handled.

This Policy is designed to comply with Canadian privacy requirements, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, provincial legislation such as Québec’s Law 25.

1) What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We may also use related technologies such as local storage, pixels, and SDKs. These tools help ensure the Site functions correctly, improve security, remember your preferences, measure usage, and support affiliate tracking.

2) Who We Are & Contact

MaplePitch
240 Richmond St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1V6
Canada

General: [email protected]
Privacy: [email protected]

3) How We Use Cookies

Some cookies and similar technologies used on the Site—such as analytics tools, affiliate tracking, and embedded social media—may be considered tracking technologies under applicable privacy laws. Where required, we provide clear notice and obtain your consent before enabling non-essential cookies.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential & security: Required to operate the Site, deliver core features, and protect against misuse.
  • Analytics: Used to understand how visitors interact with our content and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics 4).
  • Affiliate tracking: Helps attribute commissions when users follow outbound links and complete qualifying actions.
  • Social media embeds: Platforms such as X (Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram may set cookies when content is viewed or interacted with.

We do not currently rely on programmatic advertising platforms such as Google AdSense.

4) Consent & Cookie Notice

A cookie banner is shown to users where required. Your selection is typically stored for up to 12 months unless you clear your cookies earlier.

  • You can manage non-essential cookies at any time through available settings.
  • Where consent is required, non-essential cookies will not be activated until you provide it.

5) Types of Cookies

A. Essential & Security Cookies

Purpose: Ensure the Site operates correctly, loads efficiently, and remains secure.
Examples: session identifiers, load-balancing cookies, security tokens, CDN cookies (e.g., Cloudflare).
Duration: Session-based up to 12 months.
Note: These cookies are necessary for functionality.

B. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

Provider: Google LLC (as a service provider).
Purpose: Measure traffic and engagement to improve content and features.
Details: Event-based tracking with IP anonymization enabled.
Retention: Up to 14 months depending on configuration.
Control: See Section 7 for managing preferences.

C. Affiliate Cookies

Purpose: Track referrals when users click partner links and complete qualifying actions.
Duration: Typically from 24 hours to 12 months depending on the partner.
Note: Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial content.

D. Social Media Cookies

Purpose: Enable embedded content and track interaction.
Behaviour: Cookies may be set when content loads or when users engage with it.
Control: Managed via browser or platform-specific settings.
Duration: Varies by provider.

6) Changes to Cookie Usage

Cookie names, providers, and durations may change as the Site evolves. We will update this Policy when significant changes occur. The Cookie Settings interface reflects the categories currently in use.

7) Your Choices

  • Cookie Settings: You can review or update your preferences at any time via the Site’s settings tools.
  • Browser controls: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect functionality.
  • Global Privacy Control (GPC): If enabled, we interpret this as a request to limit non-essential tracking where applicable.
  • Do Not Track (DNT): While not standardized, we aim to respect privacy preferences where feasible.
  • Third-party settings: Adjust your preferences directly on platforms such as Google, Facebook, or X.

8) International Data Transfers

Some service providers (such as analytics tools, CDNs, and social platforms) may process data outside your province or outside Canada. Appropriate safeguards are applied based on the sensitivity of the information.

9) Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically. If changes are significant, we will revise the “Last updated” date and provide additional notice where appropriate. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of any updates. Where required, consent will be requested again.

10) Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 240 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1V6, Canada