Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2025-03-21
Last Updated: 2025-03-21
Welcome to MapleNow, a locally-operated website dedicated to providing a Canada-focused online navigation service. We value your privacy and are committed to transparency in how we handle data.
Privacy is a fundamental right, not a privilege. By using our service, you trust us with your information, and we take that responsibility seriously. We ensure that your data remains in your control—you have full authority over your preferences, and we are always transparent about how your information is used to enhance your experience.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can manage your data on your own terms.
1. What Information We Collect
At this stage, MapleNow does not collect personal information such as names, addresses, or payment details. However, to enhance user experience, we use browser cookies and local storage to remember your preferences.
The data we store includes:
- City preference: To tailor location-based services.
- Language preference: To ensure the website displays in your chosen language.
- Dark/Light mode setting: For a personalized browsing experience.
- Favorite websites (in future updates): Users will be able to save their favorite links, which will be stored securely in their accounts.
In Phase 2 of our project, we plan to introduce user login functionality, which may require basic user data collection (such as an email for login purposes). At that point, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly.
2. How We Use This Information
We use the above non-personally identifiable data for the following purposes:
- Enhancing user experience by remembering your settings.
- Improving website performance through aggregated analytics.
- Providing personalized services (such as favorite website collections in future updates).
We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to any third parties.
3. Cookies & Local Storage Usage
To provide a seamless experience, we use cookies and local storage to store:
- Your city preference
- Your language preference
- Your dark/light mode setting
We do not use cookies to track personal activity or store sensitive information.
Google Analytics is used to understand how users interact with our platform, but it does not track personally identifiable information. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
4. Data Security & Storage
All settings stored in your browser are kept locally and not transmitted to our servers.
In the future, if we introduce account-based features, user data will be securely stored and protected according to PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) standards.
5. Your Rights & Choices
As a user of MapleNow, you have the right to:
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking.
- Delete browser cookies and local storage to remove all saved preferences.
- Control your saved data (once the favorite site feature is launched in Phase 2).
6. Third-Party Services
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic.
In the future, we may integrate third-party authentication (such as Google Login), and this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
7. Contact Us
We are a small, passionate team dedicated to building MapleNow as a community-driven project. Our mission is to enhance online navigation for Canadians while respecting user privacy. If you have any questions about your privacy, feel free to reach out:
Email: [email protected]