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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 26, 2026

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Markham Family Dental Associates (“Markham Family Dental,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy, unless you disable cookies through your browser or device settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites remember certain actions and preferences. They may also help website owners understand how visitors use a site, improve performance, support security, and measure the effectiveness of online content.

Cookies may be temporary, which means they expire when you close your browser. They may also be persistent, which means they remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

2. How We Use Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Help the website function properly
Improve website speed, performance, and usability
Understand how visitors interact with our pages
Remember preferences where applicable
Support website security
Improve forms, calls to action, and online communications
Measure website traffic and marketing performance
Support third-party tools used on our website

3. Types of Cookies We May Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies help the website function properly.

They may support page navigation, security, form submissions, accessibility features, and other core website functions. Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not work correctly.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance and analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website.

These cookies may show which pages are visited most often, how visitors move through the site, how long they stay on certain pages, and whether errors occur.

This information is generally used to improve website performance and user experience.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies help remember certain choices or preferences you make while using the website.

These may improve convenience and create a more consistent browsing experience.

Advertising or Marketing Cookies

If used, advertising or marketing cookies may help measure the performance of online campaigns or deliver more relevant advertising.

These cookies may be placed by third-party platforms used for advertising, remarketing, call tracking, analytics, or campaign measurement.

4. Third-Party Cookies and Tools

Some cookies or tracking technologies on our website may be placed by third-party services we use.

These may include:

Website analytics providers
Online form tools
Scheduling or appointment request tools
Embedded maps
Social media links or integrations
Review widgets
Call tracking tools, if used
Advertising or remarketing platforms, if used

Third-party providers may collect information according to their own privacy and cookie policies. Markham Family Dental Associates does not control how third-party platforms use cookies once they are set through those services.

5. Analytics and Tracking

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics or similar services to understand website performance and visitor behavior.

These tools may collect information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Device type
Browser type
Approximate geographic region
Referring source
Interactions with forms, buttons, or calls to action

This information helps us improve the website, understand what patients are looking for, and make our online content more useful.

6. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings.

You can usually choose to:

View stored cookies
Delete cookies
Block certain cookies
Block all cookies
Receive alerts before cookies are placed

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect website functionality. Certain forms, embedded tools, maps, or user preferences may not work as expected if cookies are blocked.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” settings.

Because there is no single industry standard for responding to these signals, our website may not respond to every Do Not Track request. You can still manage cookies directly through your browser settings.

8. Relationship to Our Privacy Policy

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, share, and protect personal information submitted through our website, forms, communications, and online tools.

You can review our Privacy Policy for more information.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, tools, tracking technologies, legal requirements, or business practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to stay informed about how cookies and similar technologies are used.