Last updated: November 3, 2026

This page explains how cookies and similar technologies may be used when you visit the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Healthcare Facilities resource website. It should be read together with the Privacy Policy.

What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files that a website or service stores through your browser. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, and device identifiers. They can support security, remember preferences, measure performance, or enable media supplied by another service.

Cookies Used by the Core Site

This archive consists primarily of static HTML pages, style sheets, scripts, images, and downloadable WASH resources. It does not require visitors to create an account, maintain a shopping cart, or sign in to read the main content. The core archive therefore does not depend on advertising or account-session cookies.

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Embedded YouTube Videos

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External Links and Downloads

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Analytics

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Managing Cookies

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Do Not Track and Privacy Signals

Browsers may send “Do Not Track” or other privacy preference signals. Because the core Site does not maintain behavioral advertising profiles, there is no separate advertising opt-out process here. Third-party services may interpret browser signals under their own policies.

Questions and Updates

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