Let’s be clear: we use a minimal number of cookies solely to ensure our website functions properly and to understand how it’s being used so we can make it better. Think of them like a helpful concierge remembering your preferences during a single visit, not a detective following you around the internet.

What We Do (The Nice List):

• Essential Cookies: These are the non-negotiables that make our site work. Without them, things like page navigation wouldn’t function.
• Performance Cookies: These anonymous helpers tell us things like which pages are most popular, so we know where to focus our improvements. They collect data in a way that does not identify you personally.

What We Don’t Do (The Naughty List):

• We NEVER use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or any other creepy surveillance tech. We don’t follow you around the web, and we don’t sell your data. That’s not just bad manners—it’s against our values.

A Quick Note on Third Parties:
Sometimes we might embed content from places like YouTube or Vimeo to show off our work. They have their own cookie policies that apply only to their media player. We encourage you to review their policies if you’d like to know more.

Our Promise to You:
Look, a lot of big corporations play fast and loose with privacy. We’re not a corporate entity; We Shine Online is a small Canadian business built on real values. That means respecting your privacy, not being a “douche canoe” (as we say in the Great White North), and of course, upholding our sacred right to enjoy maple syrup in all its glorious forms.

Questions?
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please paddle over to our Contact page and send us a message. We’re always happy to chat.