Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how MapleLottoGuide ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website winnercanadamaple.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve your user experience
  • Provide personalized content
  • Analyze website traffic and performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Age verification (18+ requirement)
  • Security and authentication
  • Load balancing
  • Session management

Example: age_verified, session_id

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. They include:

  • Language preferences
  • User interface customization
  • Region selection
  • Remember login details

Example: user_preferences, language_choice

Duration: Up to 1 year

3.3 Analytical/Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us:

  • Count page visits and traffic sources
  • Measure website performance
  • Identify popular content
  • Improve user experience

Example: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat)

Duration: Up to 2 years

3.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to:

  • Build a profile of your interests
  • Show relevant educational content
  • Measure the effectiveness of information campaigns

Note: We use these only for educational content, not for gambling advertisements.

Duration: Up to 1 year

4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and provide educational content. These include:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the site.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Privacy & Terms

5.2 Social Media Plugins

We may use social media plugins that enable you to share content. These plugins may set cookies to enable social sharing functionality.

6. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

For mobile browsers, you can manage cookies through your device's browser settings menu.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or reject cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. In particular:

  • You may need to re-verify your age each visit
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • Some interactive features may not work
  • You may see repeated cookie consent banners

Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

8. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

8.1 Web Beacons

Small graphic images (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) that may be included on our website to monitor user behavior and compile statistics.

8.2 Local Storage

HTML5 local storage that allows websites to store data locally in your browser. We use this to:

  • Save user preferences
  • Store non-sensitive information
  • Improve website performance

8.3 Session Storage

Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab. We use this for:

  • Temporary data during your visit
  • Form data preservation
  • Navigation state

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Displaying a notification banner (if changes are significant)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

10. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies and personal data:

  • Right to be informed: You have the right to clear information about cookies
  • Right to access: You can request information about cookies used
  • Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw cookie consent at any time
  • Right to complain: You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

11. Age Restriction Cookies

Because our website is restricted to users 18 years and older, we use cookies to remember your age verification status. This is an essential cookie that:

  • Stores whether you have confirmed you are 18+
  • Prevents repeated age verification prompts
  • Expires after 30 days
  • Cannot be disabled (essential for legal compliance)

12. Educational Purpose Declaration

MapleLottoGuide provides lottery information and ticket services. We do not:

  • Use cookies to track gambling behavior
  • Sell cookies data to gambling operators
  • Use cookies to encourage gambling
  • Target vulnerable users through cookies

All cookie usage supports ticket services, educational content delivery, and website functionality.

13. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

MapleLottoGuide

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 905 555 2741

Address: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

14. Consent

By continuing to use our website after seeing the cookie consent banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.