Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the website operators. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.

In addition to traditional cookies, our Platform also uses localStorage, a web storage technology that allows us to store data locally within your browser. Unlike cookies, localStorage data is not sent to the server with every request, making it more efficient for storing user preferences and arcade progress data. On Maple Arcade Hub, localStorage entries use the prefix "mah_" so they can be easily identified and managed.

Cookies and localStorage data can be categorized as either "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a domain other than the one you are visiting). They can also be classified by their duration: "session cookies" are deleted when you close your browser, while "persistent cookies" remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.

2. How We Use Cookies

Maple Arcade Hub uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

  • Platform Functionality: To ensure our Platform operates correctly and delivers the interactive entertainment experiences you expect, including loading arcade modules like Street Racer Rush and maintaining session state.
  • User Preferences: To remember your choices and settings, such as your cookie consent preferences and age verification status, so you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit.
  • Arcade Progress: To save your progress, scores, and achievements within our interactive modules using localStorage (mah_ prefix), allowing you to pick up where you left off across sessions.
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our Platform, which pages are most popular, how users navigate between pages, and whether they encounter any errors. This helps us improve the quality and performance of our digital experiences.
  • Security: To help detect and prevent potential security threats, fraudulent activity, and unauthorized access to our Platform.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies and storage technologies used on Maple Arcade Hub:

Name Purpose Duration Type
mah_age_verified Stores the result of the age verification check so users are not prompted repeatedly Persistent (localStorage) Essential / First-party
mah_cookie_consent Records whether the user has accepted or declined cookies via the cookie banner 12 months Essential / First-party
mah_session_id Maintains session state for the current browsing session Session Essential / First-party
mah_game_progress Saves arcade progress, scores, and achievement data for Street Racer Rush Persistent (localStorage) Functional / First-party
mah_preferences Stores user preferences such as display settings and interface options Persistent (localStorage) Functional / First-party
mah_theme Remembers user theme or display preferences across visits Persistent (localStorage) Functional / First-party
_ga Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users and calculate visitor statistics 24 months Analytics / Third-party
_ga_* Google Analytics cookie used to maintain session state and track page interactions 24 months Analytics / Third-party

4. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Platform. These cookies enable core functionality such as age verification, session management, and cookie consent tracking. Without these cookies, the Platform cannot function properly, and certain features would be unavailable.

Because essential cookies are required for the basic operation of our Platform, they cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information and are used solely to ensure a safe and functional experience on Maple Arcade Hub. Essential cookies on our Platform include the age verification token (mah_age_verified), cookie consent record (mah_cookie_consent), and session identifier (mah_session_id).

These cookies are set only in response to actions you take on our Platform, such as confirming your age, setting your cookie preferences, or navigating between pages. They are not used for tracking or advertising purposes.

5. Analytics & Performance Cookies

Analytics and performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting and reporting information about usage patterns. These cookies allow us to measure and improve the performance of our digital experiences.

The information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not directly identify individual users. We use this data to understand which pages are most frequently visited, how users navigate through the Platform, which arcade experiences are most popular, and whether users encounter any technical issues or errors.

We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics service. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior data. The analytics data is processed in a way that does not identify individual visitors. We do not allow Google to use or share our analytics data for any purpose other than providing analytics services to us.

Analytics cookies are only set if you accept cookies through our cookie consent banner. If you decline cookies, no analytics or performance cookies will be placed on your device, and no analytics data will be collected during your visit.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over the cookies used on your device when visiting Maple Arcade Hub. There are several ways to manage your cookie preferences:

  • Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our Platform, a cookie consent banner will appear, giving you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice will be saved so you are not asked again on subsequent visits.
  • Browser Settings: You can configure your web browser to accept or reject cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. See the next section for specific instructions for popular browsers.
  • localStorage Management: To clear localStorage data used by Maple Arcade Hub (entries with the mah_ prefix), you can use your browser's developer tools or clear all site data through your browser settings. Please note that clearing localStorage will reset your arcade progress and preferences.
  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which is available for all major browsers.

Please note that disabling or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for core Platform operations. If you choose to block all cookies, you may not be able to access all features of Maple Arcade Hub.

7. Browser Instructions

Below are step-by-step instructions for managing cookies in the most popular web browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
  2. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar.
  4. Click "Cookies and other site data" (or "Third-party cookies" in newer versions).
  5. Choose your preferred cookie setting: allow all cookies, block third-party cookies, or block all cookies.
  6. To delete existing cookies, click "See all site data and permissions" and search for "maplearcadehub.com," then click the trash icon to remove our cookies.
  7. To clear localStorage, press F12 to open Developer Tools, go to the "Application" tab, expand "Local Storage" in the left panel, and right-click on our domain to clear it.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Firefox and click the three-line menu icon in the top-right corner.
  2. Select "Settings" from the menu.
  3. Click "Privacy & Security" in the left sidebar.
  4. Under "Enhanced Tracking Protection," choose your preferred level: Standard, Strict, or Custom.
  5. To manage individual cookies, scroll down to "Cookies and Site Data" and click "Manage Data."
  6. Search for "maplearcadehub.com" and click "Remove Selected" to delete our cookies.
  7. To clear localStorage, press F12 to open Developer Tools, go to the "Storage" tab, and expand "Local Storage" to find and delete entries for our domain.

Apple Safari

  1. Open Safari and click "Safari" in the top menu bar, then select "Settings" (or "Preferences" on older versions).
  2. Click the "Privacy" tab.
  3. Under "Cookies and website data," choose your preferred setting. Safari blocks cross-site tracking by default.
  4. Click "Manage Website Data" to view and remove cookies for specific websites.
  5. Search for "maplearcadehub.com" and click "Remove" to delete our cookies.
  6. To clear localStorage, enable the Develop menu (Safari > Settings > Advanced > "Show Develop menu"), then use Develop > Show Web Inspector > Storage tab.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Edge and click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
  2. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar.
  4. Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data."
  5. Toggle your preferred cookie settings for allowing or blocking cookies.
  6. Click "See all cookies and site data" to view and remove cookies for specific websites, including maplearcadehub.com.
  7. To clear localStorage, press F12 to open Developer Tools, go to the "Application" tab, expand "Local Storage," and right-click on our domain to clear it.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, or if you would like more information about the cookies and tracking technologies we use, please contact us:

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through the Platform. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies.

Age Verification

You must be 19 years or older to access Maple Arcade Hub. Please confirm your age to continue.