Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Maplecrafted
Last Updated: October 15, 2025
Maplecrafted (“we”, “us”, “our”) is dedicated to protecting your privacy and maintaining your trust. This policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit maplecrafted.ca.
1. Information We Collect
We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) unless you provide it voluntarily (e.g., through contact forms or when signing up for future mailing lists).
We automatically collect device and usage data, such as browser type, device type, referring domain, and general site analytics via cookies and plugins.
To improve site performance, we use basic analytics tools such as Google Site Kit.
If you sign up for our mailing list (future feature), we may collect your email address for communication purposes.
2. Use of Cookies and Analytics
Our website utilizes cookies to track user activity, improve usability, and analyze site traffic.
Cookies are small files placed on your device; you may manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.
Analytics services (including Google Site Kit, Jetpack, and affiliate tracking tools) may collect aggregate statistics and non-personal usage data.
For more information on cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
3. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Tracking
Maplecrafted participates in affiliate marketing programs. Clicking affiliate links may redirect you to third-party sites, which may use cookies to track purchases and referral details.
We do not control third-party sites or their privacy policies; please review their policies regarding personal data if you follow affiliate links.
Affiliate networks may provide Maplecrafted with aggregated, non-personal performance metrics (such as click counts and anonymized transaction data). We do not receive personal identifiers pertaining to purchases.
4. Email Communications
If you opt into the mailing list (in the future), your email address will be stored securely and used solely for communications related to Maplecrafted.
Email subscribers can unsubscribe at any time using a link provided in all communications.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share, sell, or rent your personal data to third parties.
Non-personal or aggregated data may be used internally to assess and improve website performance or service offerings.
We may disclose data if required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal process.
6. Children’s Privacy
Maplecrafted is not intended for children under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children; if we discover such data, it will be deleted promptly.
7. Data Security
We use commercially reasonable measures, including secure hosting and SSL encryption, to protect site data and communications.
Note: No data transmission over the internet is fully secure; we cannot guarantee absolute data security but strive to maintain industry best practices.
8. User Rights
You may disable cookies at any time through your browser.
When email sign-up is enabled, you may unsubscribe at any time.
9. External Links
Maplecrafted contains links to external retailers, affiliate partners, and informational resources. This policy applies solely to maplecrafted.ca; external sites are governed by their own privacy policies.
10. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with the effective date.
11. Contact
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@maplecrafted.ca.