Privacy Policy

MapleGun ("MapleGun," "we," "us," or "our") operates maplegun.ca (the "Site"). We are a Canadian firearms and ammunition price aggregator — a search engine, not a retailer. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Information We Collect

Search queries

When you search on MapleGun, your query is sent to our search infrastructure (Typesense) to return results. We do not store your search history or associate queries with your identity.

Contact form

If you submit the contact form, we collect your name, company (optional), email address, subject, and message. This data is processed by Formspree (formspree.io), a US-based third-party form service, and forwarded to our team email. We use it only to respond to your inquiry and retain it for up to 12 months, after which it is deleted. We do not add you to any mailing list.

Cookies and analytics

MapleGun uses Google Analytics to understand aggregate site usage (pages visited, session duration, geographic region). Google Analytics sets cookies in your browser to distinguish visits. This data is collected anonymously and is not linked to your name or contact details.

In the future we may introduce account features (e.g. watchlists, price alerts). If we do, we will use session cookies to keep you signed in. We will update this policy before introducing any authentication cookies.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by disabling cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to search on MapleGun.

Log data

Our hosting provider may collect standard web server logs (IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, timestamps). This data is used for security and operational purposes and is not linked to any personal profile.

2. Third-Party Services and Cross-Border Transfers

MapleGun integrates with the following third-party services. Some are based outside Canada; by using the Site you consent to your information being processed in those jurisdictions. Each service has its own privacy policy:

• Typesense — powers our search index. Search queries are transmitted over HTTPS and do not include any personally identifying information.
• Google Analytics (Google LLC, USA) — collects anonymized usage data via cookies. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
• Formspree (USA) — processes contact form submissions. By submitting the contact form you agree to Formspree's Privacy Policy.
• Patreon — linked for voluntary supporter donations. Clicking a Patreon link takes you to Patreon's site; MapleGun does not receive or process any Patreon payment data.
• Retailers — when you click "Buy" you leave MapleGun and visit the retailer's website. The retailer's own privacy policy governs any data you provide during checkout.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited data we collect to:

• Return search results relevant to your query.
• Respond to contact form inquiries.
• Understand aggregate site usage through anonymized analytics.
• Maintain the security and performance of the Site.

4. Your Rights Under PIPEDA

You have the right to request access to any personal information we hold about you, to request corrections, and to withdraw consent to its use (subject to legal or contractual restrictions). To exercise these rights, contact us via the contact form. We will respond within 30 days.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we make material changes we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

6. Contact

Questions about this policy or privacy-related requests? Reach us via the contact form.