Cookie Policy
What cookies MTA uses, why we use them, how long they stay, and how to manage or disable them in your browser.
Manage your preferences
Change which categories of cookies MTA may set at any time.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time. MTA uses cookies to keep you signed in to the admin dashboard and, with your permission, to understand how the marketplace is used and to measure the effectiveness of our promotions.
Cookies MTA uses
The table below lists every cookie MTA sets, what it does, how long it stays on your device, and whether it is essential or optional.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTA Admin Session | Authenticates the admin user after sign-in via Internet Identity. Without this cookie the admin dashboard and all authenticated admin features (claim review, inquiry routing, sold-report approval) cannot function. | Session (cleared when the browser is closed) | Essential |
| Internet Identity Identity | Set by the Internet Identity canister during the admin sign-in flow. Holds the delegated identity used to authenticate backend canister calls. | Up to 30 minutes (non-extendable delegation) | Essential |
| Map Tile Cache | Used by the map provider to cache rendered map tiles locally so the claims map loads quickly on repeat visits. Does not contain personal information. | Up to 7 days | Optional |
| Analytics Identifier | A pseudonymous, randomly-generated identifier used to count unique visitors and aggregate page views. No name, email, or contact information is stored in this cookie. | Up to 12 months | Optional |
| Marketing Campaign | Records which featured-listing promotion or email campaign referred you to the site, so we can measure promotion effectiveness. Only set if you accept marketing cookies. | Up to 6 months | Optional |
Essential vs. optional cookies
Essential (required)
These cookies are necessary for the admin sign-in session and core site security. They cannot be disabled — without them the admin dashboard and authenticated features would not work. No choice is required for these; they are set automatically when you sign in.
Optional (analytics & marketing)
These cookies help us improve the marketplace and measure promotion effectiveness. They are only set if you accept them. Declining optional cookies does not affect your ability to browse listings, contact sellers, submit inquiries, or use any other feature of the site.
Managing cookies in your browser
In addition to the Cookie Settings tool above, you can manage or delete cookies directly in your browser. Disabling all cookies may prevent you from signing in to the admin dashboard, but will not affect browsing listings or contacting sellers.
Declining non-essential cookies
If you decline non-essential cookies, MTA will only set the cookies required for the admin sign-in session. You will still be able to browse all claims and equipment listings, view the claims map, contact sellers, submit inquiries and service requests, and list your own claim. No part of the public marketplace is gated behind optional cookies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable law. If we make material changes, we will update the "last updated" date at the bottom of this page. Continuing to use MTA after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy, subject to your stored consent preferences.
Questions about cookies?
If you have questions about how MTA uses cookies or want to exercise your privacy rights under BC PIPA or PIPEDA, contact our admin team:
See also our Privacy Policy for the full picture of how MTA handles personal information.
Last updated: 2026-07-30