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Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners about how visitors interact with their site.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage — we refer to all of these collectively as “cookies” throughout this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
Smile Vancouver Dental Clinic uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly and securely
- Remember your preferences and settings across visits
- Understand how visitors navigate and use our site
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Measure the effectiveness of our online presence
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose | Examples | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled. | Session management, security tokens | Session |
| Functional | Remember your preferences and improve your experience. | Language, location, form data | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve it. Data is anonymized. | Page views, bounce rate, traffic source | Up to 12 months |
| Third-Party | Set by embedded content from external services (e.g., YouTube). | Video player preferences, watch history | Per third-party policy |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use. These include:
- YouTube (Google LLC): We embed YouTube videos on our homepage. YouTube may set cookies when you watch or interact with these videos. Google’s privacy policy applies: policies.google.com/privacy
- Analytics tools: We may use anonymized analytics to understand website traffic. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics cookies.
We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for more information.
5. Cookie Retention
Different cookies are stored for different lengths of time:
- Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (typically up to 12 months) or until you delete them manually.
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them if you prefer. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
To manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
You can also opt out of analytics tracking by visiting Google Analytics Opt-out.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not alter its behavior in response to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for how to respond to these signals.
8. Your Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not consent, please adjust your browser settings to block cookies or discontinue use of the Site.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies or applicable regulations change. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: smilewestvan@gmail.com
- Phone: (604) 925-4116
- Address: 105 – 1061 Marine Dr., North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S6