Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 4, 2024
At Buffalo Grove Orthodontics, we are committed to protecting your privacy
and
ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and
responsibly. This
Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information,
as well as your
rights concerning that information.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when
you fill out
forms on our website, schedule appointments, or communicate with us by
phone,
email or in person. This information may include:
- Name
- Contact details (phone number, email address, mailing address)
- Health and dental information relevant to your treatment
- Insurance information
Non-Personal Information:
We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you
interact with
our website. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit on our site
- Time spent on those pages
2. How We Use Your Information
We use information we collect for purposes including, but not limited
to:
- Scheduling and managing appointments
- Providing orthodontic treatment and related services
- Verifying insurance benefits and processing payments
- Communicating with you about your treatment and our services
- Marketing communications (you may opt-out at any time)
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may
share
your information with:
- Insurance companies for verification and billing purposes
- Third-party service providers who assist us with our operations (e.g.,
dental labs,
IT services)
- Legal authorities if required by law
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance
your
browsing experience. Cookies are small files that are stored on your
device when
you visit our site. They help us understand how you use our website and
enable us
to provide a more personalized experience.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing
so may
affect the functionality of our website.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and use
industry-
standard measures to protect it. However, please be aware that no method
of
transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure,
and we
cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to your personal information
- Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to legal
obligations)
- Opt-out of marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details
provided below.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we
are not
responsible for the privacy practices of these other sites. We encourage
you to read
the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in
our
practices of for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will
notify you of
any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Please review
this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we
handle
your personal information, please contact us at:
Buffalo Grove Orthodontics
600 N Buffalo Grove Road, Suite 200
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 537-0210
info@buffalogroveortho.com