Cookies & Tracking
Cookie Policy
How canadahospitals.org/ may use essential cookies, analytics, advertising cookies and embedded-content tools, and how visitors can manage preferences.
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What Cookies Are
Cookies are small files stored by a browser. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels and server-side tags. canadahospitals.org/ may use these tools to keep the site secure, remember preferences, measure page performance and support advertising.
Types of Cookies We May Use
| Type | Purpose | Can it be disabled? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Security, spam protection, consent storage and site operation. | Some are necessary for the site to work. |
| Analytics | Understand popular hospital pages, broken paths and user navigation. | Usually yes, through consent banner or browser controls. |
| Advertising | Show or measure ads that help fund the directory. | Where available, through consent banner, ad settings or browser controls. |
| Embedded content | Maps, videos or third-party widgets may set their own cookies. | Use browser controls and third-party privacy settings. |
How to Manage Cookies
- Use the cookie banner if available.
- Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Use privacy extensions or global privacy signals where supported.
- Review third-party privacy settings for ad and embedded content providers.
Medical Privacy Reminder
Cookies are not hospital patient systems
canadahospitals.org/ does not run hospital patient portals or appointment systems. If you log in to an official hospital portal, that portal is controlled by the hospital, health authority or technology provider, not by us.