Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 18th, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Association of Allied Health Professionals (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website AAHP.ca. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you disable them using the methods outlined below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

a) Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as account login, session management, and secure access to members-only areas.

  • Example: Authentication cookies for logging into your union member account.

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data on usage patterns, page views, and technical issues. This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our website.

  • Example: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, etc.)
    These cookies collect data such as the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come from, and the pages they visit.

⚠️ Google Analytics may collect your IP address (partially anonymized), browser information, and user behavior. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, preferred language, or region) to provide a more personalized experience.

d) Security Cookies

These cookies help identify and prevent security risks. They may be used to store your session information to protect your account from unauthorized access.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services that appear on our site may also use cookies, including embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos or social media feeds) or analytics tools. These third parties may collect data directly from your browser in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services, and we encourage you to review their cookie and privacy policies.

4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access certain features, such as the member-only discussion forum.

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner notifying you about our use of cookies. By continuing to browse the site or by clicking “Accept,” you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

If you choose to decline cookies, only essential cookies necessary for the basic operation of the website will be used.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at: 1(709) 722-3353 or info@aahp.ca