This Cookie Policy explains how Ortega Cottage Dentistry (“Ortega Cottage Dentistry,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking 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 them through your browser or device settings.

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1. What Are Cookies?

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Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over time and can also be used to understand how visitors use a website. Similar language appears in the reference cookie policies.

Cookies may be temporary (“session cookies”), which expire when you close your browser, or longer-lasting (“persistent cookies”), which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

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2. How We Use Cookies

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We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Help the website function properly
• Improve website performance and usability
• Understand how visitors interact with our pages
• Remember user preferences where applicable
• Support analytics, security, and website optimization
• Improve the effectiveness of our forms, calls to action, and communications

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3. Types of Cookies We May Use

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Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They may support things like page navigation, security, form submissions, and access to core site features.

Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not work correctly.

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Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how users navigate the site, and whether any errors occur.

This information is generally aggregated and used to improve the website experience.

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Functionality Cookies

These cookies help remember certain choices or preferences you make when using the website. They may improve convenience and create a more personalized browsing experience.

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Advertising or Marketing Cookies

If used, these cookies may help deliver more relevant marketing or measure the performance of advertising campaigns. They may also be set by third-party services used on our website.

If Ortega does not currently run advertising or remarketing, this section can stay broad or be removed after implementation review.

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4. Third-Party Cookies

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Some cookies on our website may be placed by third-party services we use, such as:

• Website analytics providers
• Embedded maps or videos
• Scheduling or form tools
• Social media integrations
• Advertising or remarketing platforms, if applicable

These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy and cookie policies. Ortega Cottage Dentistry does not control third-party cookies once they are set through those services. The reference policies similarly note that third-party services may place cookies and have their own policies.

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5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

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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 and limit your ability to use certain features.

You can usually manage cookies through your browser help menu or settings page.

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6. Analytics and Tracking Tools

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We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics or similar services to better understand visitor behavior and improve site performance. These tools may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Device and browser type
• Approximate geographic region
• Referral source

This data helps us improve our website and understand how people interact with our content.

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7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

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We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, tools, legal obligations, or cookie practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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8. Contact Us

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If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Ortega Cottage Dentistry
27382 Calle Arroyo, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675

(949) 749-2868‍