What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how visitors use pages.
Cookies We Use
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| smf-cookie-consent | Stores your cookie banner choice (accept or reject) | 1 year | Site Maple Field |
| _ga | Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors (only if accepted) | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Analytics — distinguishes sessions (only if accepted) | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
Essential vs Analytics
Essential cookies are required for the site to function. The cookie consent preference itself is stored as an essential cookie.
Analytics cookies are optional. They help us understand which pages are visited and how long visitors stay. We only load analytics scripts if you click Accept on our cookie banner.
Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through:
- Our cookie banner (Accept or Reject buttons on first visit)
- Your browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- Browser extensions designed for privacy management
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Rejecting analytics cookies does not affect site functionality. Blocking essential cookies may prevent your consent preference from being remembered, causing the banner to reappear on each visit.
Third-Party Cookies
If you accept analytics, Google Analytics may set cookies as described above. Google’s privacy policy governs their data practices. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
Updates
We may update this policy when our cookie practices change. See our Privacy Policy for broader data handling information.
Contact
Questions about cookies: contact@sitemaplefield.click