Cookie Policy for emottawa.ca

This Cookie Policy explains how emottawa.ca (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and other tracking technologies on our website, which focuses on mental health support for the elderly. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Cookies and Tracking Technologies Are Used

We utilize various cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. The types of cookies we may use include:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
  • First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by our website directly.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services that are used on our website.

2. Purpose of Each Cookie

The cookies we use serve various purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are required for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features.
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This aids us in improving our website and services.
  • Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They can also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

3. How Users Can Control or Opt-Out of Cookies

You have the right to make choices about the use of cookies on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, including:

  • Adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies.
  • Clearing existing cookies from your browser.
  • Using browser extensions to block tracking technologies.

Please note that if you choose to refuse or delete cookies, some features of our website may not work properly.

4. Third-Party Cookies and Their Use

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device. These providers assist us in various functions including analytics, advertisement placement, and social media integration. The use of these cookies is subject to the privacy policies of the third parties and not this Cookie Policy.

5. Data Retention and Security

We ensure that any personal data collected through cookies is stored securely and retained in accordance with legal requirements. Cookies themselves do not store personal data, but the data we process will be kept only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy. We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access and disclosure.

6. Updates to the Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

7. Contact Information for Cookie-Related Inquiries

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

Thank you for visiting emottawa.ca and for your understanding regarding our use of cookies.