1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Maple Moose Meado uses minimal cookies and browser storage technologies to provide and improve our platform. We primarily use localStorage (a browser technology similar to cookies) to store game data and preferences locally on your device.
3. Types of Cookies and Storage We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies and Storage
These are necessary for the platform to function properly:
- Age Verification: Stores your age confirmation to prevent repeated verification prompts
- Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie consent preferences
3.2 Functionality Storage
These enhance your experience by storing your game progress and preferences:
- Virtual Coin Balance: Saves your current virtual coin amount
- Game Statistics: Stores your game history and achievements
- Game State: Remembers your progress in ongoing games
3.3 Analytics Cookies (If Applicable)
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our platform. These help us improve user experience. If we implement analytics, we will:
- Only collect anonymous, aggregated data
- Not track personal information
- Provide an opt-out option
4. Local Storage
Most of our data storage uses browser localStorage rather than traditional cookies. localStorage works similarly to cookies but:
- Stores data only in your browser (never sent to servers)
- Persists until you manually clear it
- Can store more information than cookies
- Is only accessible by our website
We store the following in localStorage:
- ageVerified: Your age confirmation status
- cookieConsent: Your cookie consent preference
- playerCoins: Your virtual coin balance
- Game-specific statistics (spins, rolls, hands played, etc.)
5. Third-Party Cookies
We do not currently use third-party cookies. If we integrate third-party services in the future (such as analytics), we will update this policy and obtain your consent where required.
6. Managing Cookies and Local Storage
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
6.2 Clearing Local Storage
To clear locally stored data:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Clear Data → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data
6.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies and local storage will:
- Reset your virtual coin balance
- Erase your game statistics
- Require you to confirm your age again
- Show the cookie consent banner again
7. Cookie Duration
7.1 Session Cookies
We do not currently use session cookies (cookies that expire when you close your browser).
7.2 Persistent Storage
Data stored in localStorage persists indefinitely until you manually delete it through browser settings.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
9. More Information
For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies and local storage, please contact us.