North York Navigator Privacy Policy

Protection of Privacy 

The North York General Hospital (“NYGH”) North York Navigator respects the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting privacy. 

Collection and Use of Personal Information 

The North York Navigator includes the process for signing up for a Secure Health Account. It requires providing first and last name, date of birth, health card number and version code. Participation is entirely voluntary. The purpose for collecting and using this information is to create the Secure Health Account,  The information provided will never be sold or made available to third parties. 

Statistical Analysis 

The North York Navigator reserves the right to perform statistical analysis of characteristics and uses of the Navigator.  The analysis will help measure interest in and use of the various sections of the North York Navigator in order to improve design and navigation. Only aggregated data from these analyses, and not individual data, will be used for this purpose.  

Cookies 

Users should be aware that certain non-personal information and data may be automatically collected by the North York Navigator through the operation of what are called “cookies”. “Cookies” are small text files that identify an individual computers’ and other devices’ browsers entering an application or website. They allow the site to track movement through the website or application over several sessions. Through cookies, a website or application can recognize repeat users, facilitate the user’s access to and use of the website or application and allow a site to track usage behaviour that will allow content improvements. The North York Navigator uses cookies only for the above-mentioned purposes and will not use them to identify users or to track usage other than on the North York Navigator. If you do not want a cookie placed on your device by the North York Navigator, you may disable cookies altogether by modifying the “Preferences” section of the application in your settings. Note that it is possible that some aspects of the  North York Navigator may be unavailable to you if you choose this option. 

Links to Other Websites or Applications 

The North York Navigator may contain links to other websites or applications. The North York Navigator is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such applications or websites.