Terms of Use
Providence Care Website Terms of Use
Thank you for visiting providencecare.ca. All content on this website is provided for information and education purposes only. If you require medical advice, please contact your family physician or your local emergency department.
Providence Care shall have no liability, related to or arising from the information on this website and use thereof or from the information on sites accessed through this website.
Links to other external websites or references to any products, services or publications do not imply an endorsement or approval of such websites, products, services or publications. Providence Care is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability or currency of the information contained on other websites.
Users of this website assume all risks associated with any use made of this information and any reliance or decision based on this information.
Cookie and Privacy Statement
Providence Care is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, www.providencecare.ca. This statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect information through the use of cookies and other technologies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Providence Care’s website uses cookies that are essential for functionality and analytics. We do not use third-party advertising or malicious cookies.
The cookies in use include:
- Google-based cookies
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics platform, that tracks how you use our website. It collects data that tells us how you arrived on our site, what pages you visited and for how long, and the device and browser you are using. This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve site performance and user experience.
- WordPress-based cookies
These support website functionality, such as remembering user preferences.
Your Personal Information
Providence Care adheres to applicable privacy legislation, including Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
Our website collects limited technical information through cookies and analytics tools—such as IP— which may constitute personal information under FIPPA. Where possible, IP addresses are truncated or anonymized through our analytics tools.
We do not collect other personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through contact forms).
How We Use Cookie Data
The information collected through cookies is used solely for:
- Website performance monitoring
- Improving user experience
- Ensuring secure and functional access to site features
We do not use cookies to attempt to identify individuals or track users across other websites.
Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
Third-Party Links and Widgets
Our website may contain links to external sites, embedded widgets, or other content (e.g., maps, videos) that are controlled by third parties. These third parties operate independently from Providence Care and may collect information about you through their own cookies or similar technologies when you view or interact with their content. Providence Care does not control – and is not responsible for – the privacy, security, or cookie practices of any third party, and disclaims all responsibility and liability for their websites or content, including any collection, use, or disclosure of your information by them. We recommend reviewing applicable third-party privacy policies and terms of use before interacting with such content.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this statement or our privacy practices, please contact:
Privacy Office
Providence Care
Email: privacyoffice@providencecare.ca
Telephone: 613-544-4900, Ext. 53548
