Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how this website (“Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when visitors access or browse the Website.

By continuing to use the Website, you acknowledge the use of cookies as described in this Policy, unless you disable them through your browser or device settings.

1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small data files that may be placed on your computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other device when you visit a website.
They help websites operate correctly, remember certain settings, analyze general usage patterns, and improve the overall browsing experience.
Cookies do not usually identify you personally on their own, but they may be linked to technical information about your browser, device, or website activity.

2. How We Use Cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies for limited operational, analytical, and functional purposes.
Cookies may help us:
• Keep the Website working properly
• Improve loading speed and performance
• Understand how visitors interact with Website pages
• Detect technical issues or unusual activity
• Remember basic preferences where applicable
• Improve usability and content presentation
We do not use cookies for the purpose of directly identifying individual visitors.

3. Categories of Cookies We May Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Website to function correctly. They support basic features such as page navigation, security, session integrity, and access to core Website functions.
Without these cookies, some parts of the Website may not operate as intended.

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website. They may collect information such as:
• Pages visited
• Time spent on specific pages
• Browser or device type
• Referring pages or traffic sources
• General interaction patterns
This information is generally reviewed in aggregated form and is used to improve Website performance, structure, and content.

c) Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow the Website to remember certain choices or settings where applicable.
These may include:
• Language preferences
• Display or layout settings
• Region-based preferences
• Previously selected options
These cookies help provide a more consistent browsing experience.

4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party tools, platforms, or services that are integrated with or linked from the Website. These may include analytics providers, embedded content providers, or external partner platforms.
We do not control how third parties place or use their cookies. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policies, cookie policies, and terms of service.
You should review the relevant third-party policies for more information about how they handle cookies and similar technologies.

5. How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control, block, delete, or disable cookies through browser settings.
Depending on your browser, you may be able to:
• Delete existing cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Receive notifications before cookies are stored
• Allow cookies only for selected websites
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality. Some pages, settings, or features may not work correctly if cookies are blocked.

6. Consent to Cookie Use
Where required by applicable law, we may request your consent before placing certain non-essential cookies on your device.
By continuing to browse the Website, or by selecting cookie preferences where such options are provided, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy.
You may withdraw or modify your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or available cookie controls on the Website.

7. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, the Website may use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, local storage, or analytics scripts.
These technologies may be used to support Website functionality, measure general performance, or understand aggregated visitor activity.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in Website functionality, technology, legal requirements, or operational practices.
Any revised version will be posted on this page. The updated Policy will become effective from the date it is published, unless otherwise stated.

9. Contact Information
For questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, you may contact us at:
Email: cookies@mapleweb-info.ca
Address: 88 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1400, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5, Canada