At MenuMaple (accessible at https://menumaple.com/), we respect and protect the privacy of every diner and visitor. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), and applicable provincial privacy standards.
1. Information We Collect
We believe in minimal data collection. We only gather the information necessary to provide an exceptional Canadian restaurant discovery experience:
- Direct Inquiries & Submissions: When you reach out through our Contact Form or submit menu revisions, we receive the information you provide (such as your name, email address, topic, and message contents).
- Automated Server Log Data: When you browse our pages, standard server infrastructure automatically records technical log entries, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, timestamps, and page request counts. This technical data is analyzed strictly in aggregate for site performance, stability, and anti-abuse security.
2. Purpose & Use of Information
We process information exclusively for legitimate operational purposes:
- To operate, optimize, and maintain our searchable Canadian restaurant menu index and comparative price discovery tools.
- To respond directly to user inquiries, menu submissions, and proprietor correction notices.
- To maintain platform security, prevent unauthorized scraping, and protect users from fraudulent activity.
3. Cookies & Browser Preferences
MenuMaple uses standard web cookies to retain your user preferences (such as search filters and navigation states) and enhance page loading speeds.
You may adjust or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Doing so will not prevent you from viewing restaurant menus on our platform.
4. Third-Party Advertising & Analytics
We may partner with verified third-party advertising services (such as Google AdSense) to support our free consumer directory:
- Third-party ad networks utilize cookies to serve contextual or interest-based advertisements according to prior browsing visits.
- You can customize or opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or via the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (DAAC).
5. Third-Party Web Links
Our platform includes links to external third-party sites, including official restaurant websites, mapping services, and food ordering platforms (such as DoorDash, SkipTheDishes, or Uber Eats). MenuMaple has no control over external platforms and encourages users to review their respective privacy policies.
6. Your Privacy Rights Under Canadian Law (PIPEDA)
In accordance with PIPEDA and Canadian provincial privacy legislation, Canadian residents are entitled to:
- Right to Access: Inquire whether we hold any personal information concerning you and request copies thereof.
- Right to Rectification: Request the correction or updating of any inaccurate contact information.
- Right to Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for contact communications or request the erasure of your submission history.
- Right to Accountability: Contact our privacy officer with any questions regarding our compliance with Canadian privacy principles.
To exercise your privacy rights, please email us at [email protected]. We respond to all verified privacy requests within 30 business days without charge.
7. Children's Privacy
Protecting children's online privacy is fundamental. MenuMaple is a general-audience directory and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal details through our forms, please alert us, and we will promptly delete the record.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technological advancements or legislative adjustments. Any revisions will be posted directly on this page with an updated modification timestamp.