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Last Updated: April 1, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Meeple Haven ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (meeplehaven.com). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. These include:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and shopping cart functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples of essential cookies we use:

  • Session cookies for managing user sessions
  • Security cookies for detecting authentication abuses
  • Shopping cart cookies to remember items you've placed in your cart

3.2 Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Examples of preference cookies we use:

  • Language preference cookies
  • Region/location cookies to show relevant content
  • Customization cookies to remember settings you've applied

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the way our website works.

Examples of analytics cookies we use:

  • Google Analytics cookies to track page views, entry pages, and exit pages
  • Performance cookies to monitor site performance
  • Visitor behavior cookies to track how you interact with our website

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.

Examples of marketing cookies we use:

  • Advertising cookies to show you relevant advertisements
  • Social sharing cookies to allow you to share content on social media
  • Retargeting cookies to show you products you've previously viewed

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on.

These third-party services include:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the site. You can read more about how Google uses your personal information here.
  • Social Media: We use social media buttons and/or plugins on this site that allow you to connect with your social network in various ways. For these to work, social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram will set cookies through our site.
  • Payment Processors: When you make a purchase, our payment processors may use cookies to process your payment securely.

5. How to Manage Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version.

5.1 Browser Settings

Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in common web browsers:

5.2 Opt-Out of Specific Cookies

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For more information about online behavioral advertising and how to opt out of it, please visit Your Online Choices (EU/EEA), Digital Advertising Alliance (US), or Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (Canada).

5.3 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may not be able to use some features of our website. In particular:

  • You will not be able to use our shopping cart or checkout process
  • You may not be able to log in to your account
  • Some pages may not display correctly
  • Your preferences and settings may not be remembered

7. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies to track your activity on our website:

7.1 Web Beacons

Web beacons (also known as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) are small electronic files that are embedded in pages, applications, and emails. We use these to understand how you navigate through our website and interact with our communications.

7.2 Local Storage

We may use local storage technologies, such as HTML5 localStorage, to store your preferences or display content. These technologies are similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data and are stored on your device in a different location than cookies.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on our website. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Meeple Haven

970 Queen St W

Toronto, ON M5H 2M9

Canada

Phone: 1-254-904-9627

Email: [email protected]