A clear breakdown of how we use cookies on this website.
Last Updated: January 15, 2026 · Effective Date: January 15, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Maple Slice Reviews ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, mapleslicereviews.ca (the "Site"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we handle your personal data.
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 efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
We use cookies for several purposes, which we have organized into the following categories:
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas, and form submissions. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Maintains your session state across page requests (e.g., keeping contact form data during submission). | Session | First-party |
msr_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or rejected) so the consent banner is not shown repeatedly. | 365 days | First-party (localStorage) |
msr_cookie_consent_date |
Records the date and time you provided your cookie consent for audit purposes. | 365 days | First-party (localStorage) |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting information about which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and whether users encounter error messages. All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymized.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics. | 2 years | Third-party |
_ga_[ID] |
Used to persist session state across page loads. | 2 years | Third-party |
_gid |
Distinguishes unique users for analytics. Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on site usage. | 24 hours | Third-party |
_gat |
Used to throttle request rate to the analytics service, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute | Third-party |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferred settings or region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
msr_newsletter_dismissed |
Remembers if you've dismissed the newsletter signup prompt to avoid showing it again during your visit. | 30 days | First-party (localStorage) |
msr_region |
Stores your preferred province or region to display locally relevant content and recommendations. | 90 days | First-party |
These cookies may be set through our Site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but uniquely identify your browser and device.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
__gads |
Used by ad-serving technology to deliver and measure the effectiveness of advertisements displayed on the Site. | 13 months | Third-party |
__gpi |
Used to collect data for ad personalization and measurement. | 13 months | Third-party |
When you first visit the Site, a cookie consent banner will appear, giving you the option to accept all cookies or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored in your browser's localStorage and remembered for subsequent visits.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may impact the functionality of the Site. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Site to function.
To clear cookies set by Maple Slice Reviews, you can follow these general steps (exact steps may vary by browser):
You can also clear your localStorage data (which stores your cookie consent preference) by opening your browser's developer tools, navigating to the Application or Storage tab, and clearing localStorage for our domain.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page when we make changes. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Maple Slice Reviews
Email: privacy@mapleslicereviews.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 4521, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2T6, Canada