What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

At PediNaesthetic, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like:

  • Page navigation and access to secure areas
  • Authentication and maintaining user sessions
  • Load balancing and security features
  • Remembering items in your appointment booking form

Performance and Analytics Cookies

We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Links clicked and user journey paths
  • Error messages encountered
  • Browser and device information

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features:

  • Language and region preferences
  • Font size and accessibility settings
  • Previously entered form information
  • Customized content based on your interests

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

We may use marketing cookies to:

  • Display relevant advertisements on other websites
  • Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
  • Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement
  • Provide personalized content based on your interests

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:

  • Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram for social sharing features
  • Analytics Services: Google Analytics for website performance analysis
  • Appointment Booking: Third-party booking systems
  • Customer Support: Live chat and support widgets

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these services for information about their cookie practices.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser

Browser Cookie Settings

To manage cookies in your browser, look for "Privacy," "Security," or "Cookie" settings in your browser's preferences or settings menu. Each browser handles cookie management differently.

Opting Out of Marketing Cookies

You can opt out of marketing cookies by:

  • Adjusting your browser settings to block third-party cookies
  • Using browser extensions that block advertising cookies
  • Visiting opt-out pages provided by advertising networks
  • Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can browse most of our website without cookies, disabling them may affect your experience:

  • Some website features may not work properly
  • You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
  • Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
  • Website performance analytics may not function

Mobile App and Device Information

If you access our services through a mobile app or device, we may collect similar information through:

  • Device identifiers and mobile advertising IDs
  • App usage analytics and crash reports
  • Location data (with your permission)
  • Push notification preferences

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • Our cookie practices
  • Legal requirements
  • Technology and website functionality
  • Third-party services we use

When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and may provide additional notice through our website or email.

Your Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us directly.

More Information About Cookies

For more general information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage and delete them, you can visit:

  • www.aboutcookies.org
  • www.allaboutcookies.org
  • Your browser's help section

Questions About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@pedinaesthetic.com

Phone: (403) 555-0123

Address: 123 Beauty Lane, Lethbridge, AB T1K 2N3

We're happy to help you understand how we use cookies and assist with any privacy concerns.

Legal Basis

Our legal basis for processing personal information through cookies depends on the specific cookie and context:

  • Essential Cookies: Legitimate business interests in website operation
  • Performance Cookies: Legitimate interests in improving our services
  • Functional Cookies: Your implied consent through continued use
  • Marketing Cookies: Your explicit consent where required

Thank you for taking the time to learn about our cookie practices. Your privacy and trust are important to us, and we're committed to being transparent about how we collect and use information through our website.