At Maple News, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use cookies and other similar technologies on our website. This Cookie Privacy Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device, improve functionality, and enhance your user experience. Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality and performance.
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior.
- Personalize your experience by remembering your preferences.
- Deliver relevant advertisements.
The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our website.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver ads relevant to your interests.
- Functional Cookies: Enable additional features such as remembering preferences.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics and advertising partners, to place cookies on your device. These providers may collect information about your online activities across different websites.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics
- Advertising networks
For more information on how third parties use your data, please review their privacy policies.
4. Your Cookie Choices
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Steps to Manage Cookies:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
You can also opt out of targeted advertising by visiting Your Online Choices or Network Advertising Initiative.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Privacy Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.