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Privacy Policy for Woodview - Google Analytics Advertising Features and Opt-Out

At Woodview Your Privacy is Important

Thank you for visiting the Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described herein. Woodview’s website does not install executable programs on any user system.

This policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to other offline or online platforms.

Introduction

Woodview respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. As part of our efforts to improve our website and enhance user experience, we use Google Analytics Advertising Features. These features help us analyze how visitors use our website, understand their preferences, and optimize our content accordingly.

Google Analytics Advertising Features Implemented

The following Google Analytics Advertising Features are implemented on our website:

  1. Remarketing with Google Analytics: This feature allows us to reach users who have previously visited our website and show them relevant ads across the Google Display Network.
  2. Demographics and Interests Reporting: This feature provides insights into the age, gender, and interests of our website visitors. This information is anonymous and helps us tailor content to better suit our audience.
How Google Analytics and Third-Party Vendors Use Cookies and Identifiers

Google Analytics and third-party vendors, including Google, use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and other first-party identifiers, as well as third-party cookies (such as Google advertising cookies) and other third-party identifiers, in combination. These technologies collect information about your interactions with our website, including your browsing behavior, device information, and IP address. The data gathered through these cookies and identifiers is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Purpose of Data Collection

The data collected through Google Analytics Advertising Features is used to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages they find most engaging, and what content resonates with them. This information helps us improve the overall user experience and provide relevant content and ads to our visitors.

Handling, Retention, and Destruction of User Information

The anonymous data collected through Google Analytics Advertising Features is used by Woodview only. Woodview takes all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that data collected is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Anonymous user information collected through Google Analytics Advertising Features is retained only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.  Woodview’s retention policy for Google Analytics Advertising Features is set at 14 months. When data reaches the end of the retention period, it is deleted automatically on a monthly basis.

Opt-Out of Google Analytics Advertising Features

If you wish to opt-out of Google Analytics Advertising Features, you can do so through the following methods:

  1. Browser Settings: You can adjust your browser settings to block all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that blocking cookies may impact your ability to access certain features of our website.
  2. Google Ads Settings: You can customize the types of ads you see on Google and opt-out of personalized ads. Visit the Google Ads Settings page (https://adssettings.google.com) to make your preferences.
  3. Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics. The add-on can be found at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Third-Party Privacy Policies

Please be aware that third-party vendors, including Google, have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review these policies to understand how they handle your personal information.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

Woodview reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Please check this page periodically for the latest updates.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices at Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services, please contact us at:

Flora Ennis
Executive Director
Privacy Officer /Health Information Custodian
Woodview Mental Health& Autism Services
69 Flatt Road, Burlington, ON L7P 0T3
905-689-4727 x114