Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
Table of Contents
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply website owners with valuable information about how their sites are being used.
When you visit Maple Pixel Zone, our servers may send one or more cookies to your device. These cookies help us recognize your device on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and understand how you navigate through our platform. Cookies can be either "session" cookies, which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them.
This Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies used on maplepixelzone.com, their specific purposes, how long they persist, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We are committed to transparency and want you to understand exactly how cookies contribute to your experience on our free social entertainment platform.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
The following table provides a comprehensive overview of all cookies used on Maple Pixel Zone:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| mpz_age_verified | Functional | Stores your age gate verification status so you do not need to confirm your age on every visit | 30 days |
| mpz_cookies_accepted | Functional | Records your cookie consent preference so the cookie banner is not shown on repeat visits | 365 days |
| mpz_session | Essential | Maintains your browsing session and ensures platform functionality during your visit | Session |
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users and analyze site traffic patterns | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Performance | Google Analytics cookie used to maintain session state and track page views across the platform | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users and compile statistical data on site usage | 24 hours |
| _gat | Performance | Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate and limit data collection on high-traffic pages | 1 minute |
3. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of Maple Pixel Zone. Without these cookies, the platform cannot function properly, and certain core features would be unavailable. These cookies do not collect personal information that could be used for marketing purposes.
Our essential cookies include the session cookie (mpz_session), which maintains your browsing session as you navigate between pages. This cookie is automatically deleted when you close your browser. Essential cookies cannot be disabled, as doing so would prevent the platform from functioning correctly.
Because these cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the site, they are placed on your device automatically when you access Maple Pixel Zone, regardless of your cookie consent preferences for other cookie categories.
4. Performance & Analytics Cookies
Performance and analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Maple Pixel Zone by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to identify which pages are most popular, how users navigate through the site, and where we can improve the overall experience.
We use Google Analytics, a widely adopted web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to gather this information. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about your visit, including the pages you view, the time you spend on each page, how you arrived at our site, and your general geographic region (country/province level only).
All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally. We do not share raw analytics data with any third parties, and we have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses before any data is stored or processed. You can opt out of analytics cookies by declining cookies through our cookie banner or by using browser-level controls described in Section 7.
5. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow Maple Pixel Zone to remember the choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies are designed to improve your experience by eliminating the need to repeat certain actions on every visit.
Our functional cookies include:
- mpz_age_verified: This cookie remembers that you have confirmed your age through our age verification gate. Without this cookie, you would be asked to verify your age every time you visit the platform. This cookie persists for 30 days.
- mpz_cookies_accepted: This cookie stores your cookie consent preference. When you accept or decline cookies through our cookie banner, this cookie records your choice so the banner is not displayed on subsequent visits. This cookie persists for 365 days.
Functional cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites and are used solely to enhance your experience on Maple Pixel Zone. If you disable functional cookies, you may still use the platform, but you will be prompted to verify your age and manage cookie preferences on each visit.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on Maple Pixel Zone are placed by third-party services that we use to enhance and analyze our platform. We carefully select our third-party partners and only work with providers who demonstrate a commitment to user privacy and data protection.
The third-party cookies used on our platform are primarily from Google Analytics, as described in Section 4. These cookies are governed by Google's own privacy policy and cookie practices. We do not control how Google uses or stores the data collected through their cookies, but we have taken the following steps to protect your privacy:
- We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, which truncates your IP address before it is stored.
- We have disabled data sharing with Google for advertising purposes.
- We do not use Google Analytics Demographics and Interest Reporting features.
- We have set data retention periods to the minimum available in Google Analytics settings.
We do not allow any third parties to place advertising or tracking cookies on Maple Pixel Zone. Our platform does not display advertisements, and we do not participate in any advertising networks or data exchanges.
7. Managing Your Cookies
You have full control over which cookies are placed on your device. In addition to our on-site cookie consent banner, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for the most popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner. Navigate to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. From here, you can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, clear existing cookies, or manage exceptions for specific websites including maplepixelzone.com.
Mozilla Firefox
Open Firefox and click the hamburger menu icon in the top-right corner. Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security. Under the "Cookies and Site Data" section, you can manage cookie permissions, clear stored data, and select your preferred level of tracking protection (Standard, Strict, or Custom).
Safari
Open Safari and click Safari in the menu bar, then select Preferences > Privacy. You can block all cookies, prevent cross-site tracking, and manage website data. Safari also offers Intelligent Tracking Prevention, which automatically limits the ability of third-party cookies to track you across sites.
Microsoft Edge
Open Edge and click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner. Navigate to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. You can choose to block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or manage exceptions for specific sites.
Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of Maple Pixel Zone. Essential cookies are required for the platform to operate correctly, and disabling them may prevent you from using certain features.
8. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Privacy Team:
- Email: privacy@maplepixelzone.com
- Contact Form: Contact Us
We are committed to helping you understand and manage your cookie preferences. Our team will respond to cookie-related inquiries within 48 hours and will work with you to address any concerns you may have about how cookies are used on Maple Pixel Zone.
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.