Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 16, 2025 --- Updated to reflect our ongoing commitment to your privacy

www.stricklandorthodontics.com

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our site:

• Contact Forms & Appointment Requests: Name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide when reaching out or scheduling a visit.
• Newsletter Signups: Name and email address if you choose to subscribe to our updates.

We also collect general technical data such as:

• IP address
• Browser and device type
• Pages viewed and time spent on the site

This data helps us improve site performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
• Send occasional updates or reminders (if you opt in)
• Improve our website through anonymous analytics

We do not sell or rent your information. Period.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to track how visitors use our site. This helps us analyze performance and deliver better content.

Third-party tools we use include:

• Google Analytics (site traffic and behavior)
• Facebook Pixel (ad performance tracking)

You can adjust your browser settings to limit or disable cookies. Doing so may impact certain site features.

4. Third-Party Services

We partner with a few trusted services to help us run efficiently. These third parties may process your data on our behalf but are not allowed to use it for their own purposes. These include:

• Web analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Marketing platforms (e.g. Facebook)

All vendors we work with are required to handle data responsibly.

5. HIPAA & Patient Information

We are committed to protecting your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

While our main website does not collect or store medical information. All PHI shared through the scheduling link or in-office is managed in full compliance with HIPAA standards.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your personal data. While no system is completely immune to threats, we take security seriously and only work with vendors who do the same.

7. Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access the personal data we have about you
• Correct inaccuracies
• Request deletion of your information (where applicable by law)
• Opt out of email communications

To make any such request, use the contact details below.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted here with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this policy or to request changes to your data, reach out: