Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 28, 2025

At WMB Maps, we use cookies to improve your browsing experience, provide essential website functions, and analyze site usage. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

We comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, the UK’s Data Protection Act, the U.S. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and Australia’s Privacy Act to ensure transparency and lawful data handling.

By using this Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please adjust your cookie settings or discontinue use of the Website.

For more details on how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. They help enhance the user experience, store preferences, track website analytics, and enable specific website functions.

Some cookies are temporary (session cookies) and are deleted once you close your browser, while others are persistent cookies that remain on your device for a predefined period or until manually deleted.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function properly. Without them, certain features may not work as intended. They help with:

  • Website security and fraud prevention
  • Enabling navigation and core functionality
  • Saving your cookie preferences

You cannot disable essential cookies, but you can delete them manually in your browser settings.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with the Website. They help us improve performance and usability by analyzing:

  • The number of visitors and traffic sources
  • Which pages are visited most frequently
  • Errors encountered on the Website

These cookies do not collect personal data and are used solely for statistical purposes.

2.3 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies enable us to:

  • Display relevant advertisements based on your interests
  • Limit how often you see an ad
  • Track referral links and generate commissions from affiliate sales

We may use third-party advertising networks, such as Google Ads, Amazon Associates, and affiliate marketing partners, which set their own cookies. These cookies allow us to offer free content by earning commissions on qualifying purchases. Please also refer to our affiliate disclosure.

2.4 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by storing preferences such as:

  • Language selection
  • Login details for returning users
  • Customization of website appearance

Disabling these cookies may result in a less personalized browsing experience.

3. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have control over how cookies are used on our Website.

3.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit the Website, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize cookie preferences

3.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your settings to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Delete cookies after each session
  • Alert you before accepting cookies

Instructions for managing cookies can be found in the help section of your browser:

3.3 Opt-Out of Third-Party Tracking

Some third-party services allow you to opt out of tracking cookies:

Please note that disabling cookies may impact website functionality.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are set by third parties, including:

  • Analytics Providers – Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and others for performance tracking
  • Advertising Networks – Google Ads and Amazon Associates for personalized ads
  • Affiliate Partners – Cookies from partner websites for referral tracking

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them for more details.

5. Data Protection and Privacy Compliance

We ensure compliance with applicable cookie and privacy regulations, including:

  • GDPR (EU & UK) – Users must consent before non-essential cookies are stored
  • ePrivacy Directive (EU) – Requires clear disclosure of cookie use
  • CCPA (California, USA) – Users have the right to opt out of tracking cookies
  • PIPEDA (Canada) – Requires transparent cookie usage policies
  • ACCC (Australia) – Regulates the use of tracking technologies for marketing

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, California, Canada, or Australia, you can opt out of tracking cookies at any time by adjusting your preferences in our cookie consent banner.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we use cookies. Updates will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will take effect immediately.

We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy please contact us via our contact form.

For more details, please review our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.