Cookie Policy
Effective Date: September 19, 2024
At True North Psychotherapy (TNP), we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and other tracking technologies. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use on our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help us to recognize your device, store certain information about your preferences, and enhance your user experience. Cookies may also be used to track your activity on our website for analytical or marketing purposes.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use different types of cookies to ensure the smooth operation of our website and to provide you with the best possible browsing experience. These cookies may be used for:
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Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, the website might not work as intended.
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Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behaviour. This data helps us improve our website’s performance and functionality.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as your preferred language or region, and provide you with a more personalized experience.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to track your browsing habits across different websites to deliver ads that are relevant to you. These cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to help us analyze how users engage with our website. These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your online activities. We do not control these third-party cookies, so we recommend reviewing their respective privacy and cookies policies for more information.
4. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the option to accept or decline cookies on our website. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Here’s how you can manage cookies:
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Browser Settings: You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Each browser has a different method for managing cookies, so consult your browser's help section for instructions.
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Opt-Out Links: For cookies used by third-party services like Google Analytics, you can opt-out by visiting their respective opt-out pages (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-Out).
5. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how to manage them, please contact us at:
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Email: admin@truenorthpsych.ca