Cookie Policy

Last updated July 18, 2026
The French version of this Cookie Management Policy is the official version of the ASPQ Cookie Management Policy. In the event of any discrepancy between the French version and a translated version, the French version shall prevail. This English translation is provided for information purposes only.
The same applies to the ASPQ Privacy Policy: where this Policy refers or links to the Privacy Policy, the French version of the Privacy Policy shall prevail in the event of any discrepancy with a translated version.
The Association pour la santé publique du Québec (ASPQ) uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure that its websites and digital platforms function properly, improve the user experience, understand website usage, and enable certain features.
This Policy sets out the general principles governing the use of these technologies on websites and platforms administered or coordinated by ASPQ.
It supplements the ASPQ Privacy Policy.
This Policy applies to all websites, digital platforms, projects, campaigns and initiatives administered or coordinated by ASPQ.
The technologies used may vary depending on the website or platform you visit. Some websites use essential features only, while others may use analytics tools, embedded content or other technologies.
The consent management tool available on each site provides the most up-to-date information about the cookies and other technologies used on that site.
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website.
Cookies can be used to recognize your browser, remember certain preferences, ensure that a website functions properly, improve your browsing experience or generate usage statistics.
ASPQ may also use other similar technologies, such as tracking pixels, web beacons or comparable tools that perform similar functions.
Depending on the website or platform you visit, cookies may be used to:
- help keep websites secure and functioning properly;
- remember your preferences;
- make it easier to navigate our websites;
- measure how our platforms are used;
- improve the content and services we provide;
- detect technical or security issues;
- enable certain content from external providers to be embedded.
ASPQ uses only the categories of cookies needed to support the features available on each site.
Depending on the features available on the site you visit, different categories of cookies may be used.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. Among other things, they support website security, session management, the proper operation of forms, and other essential features.
They generally cannot be disabled.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember certain choices you make, such as your display language and other browsing preferences.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us better understand how our websites are used, generate anonymized or aggregated statistics, and improve the content, features and services we provide.
Where required by law, these cookies will be enabled only with your consent and in accordance with your preferences.Cookies Associated with External Content or Services
Some pages may embed videos, maps, forms, streaming platforms or other content provided by external service providers.
These providers may use their own cookies in accordance with their privacy policies.
ASPQ’s websites and digital platforms are developed, hosted and operated using services provided by various technology providers.
Depending on the website you visit, different providers may be involved in delivering features or services relating to:
- hosting;
- forms;
- communications;
- multimedia delivery;
- analytics;
- collaboration platforms;
- online transactions;
- artificial intelligence technologies.
The consent management tool for each website lists the providers and cookies used on that website.
ASPQ platforms may include content from external providers, such as videos, audio players, interactive maps, forms or other digital services.
When you use these features, the providers concerned may set or use their own cookies in accordance with their privacy policies.
ASPQ has no control over these providers’ privacy practices and encourages you to review their policies when using their services.
Where required by law, you can choose which categories of cookies you accept.
You can change your preferences at any time by selecting the “Manage Cookies” or “Consent Choices” link or button available on the website you are visiting.
You can also configure your web browser to block or delete certain cookies. However, declining certain cookies may limit some of the features available on ASPQ’s websites and platforms.
Any personal information that may be collected through cookies is handled in accordance with the ASPQ Privacy Policy.
Please refer to that Policy for more information about:
- the personal information we collect;
- the purposes for which we use it;
- the individuals or organizations with whom it may be shared;
- the safeguards we have in place to protect it;
- your rights regarding the protection of your personal information.
If you have any questions about this Policy or the use of cookies on ASPQ platforms, please contact ASPQ’s person in charge of the protection of personal information at .
ASPQ may amend this Policy to reflect changes to its activities, digital platforms, practices or applicable legal requirements.
The most recent version of this Policy is always available on ASPQ’s websites.