Cookie Policy
Last updated: 18 May 2026 · Effective immediately
Note: We keep our cookie use minimal and purposeful. We do not serve advertising, run retargeting campaigns, or sell data. This policy explains every cookie we set and why. Last reviewed: May 2026.
Minimal cookies
Only what is strictly necessary
Anonymised analytics
No individual tracking or profiling
No ad trackers
Zero advertising or retargeting cookies
DNT honoured
We respect Do Not Track signals
Cookies We Set
__session
Maintains session state across page requests
Session
csrf_token
Protects against cross-site request forgery
Session
_ga
Distinguishes users for Google Analytics (anonymised)
2 years
_ga_*
Stores session state for Google Analytics
2 years
mc_prefs
Stores UI preferences (e.g. banner dismissed)
1 year
General Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners. They do not give us access to your device beyond what you choose to share. Similar technologies — local storage, session storage — are covered by this policy.
2. Managing Your Preferences
Most browsers let you refuse cookies, delete specific cookies, or receive a warning before one is stored. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. To manage cookies, consult your browser's help documentation. To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, install the GA opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We do not allow third-party advertising networks to place cookies on our website. Any third-party services we use (such as analytics) are subject to their own policies. We do not use social media tracking pixels or retargeting cookies of any kind.
4. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you prefer not to be tracked. We honour DNT signals where technically feasible by disabling analytics collection for those sessions.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, write to us at privacy@mapleandchen.com.