Privacy Policy (Elite Orthodontics Studio)
Elite Orthodontics Studio (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect through our website, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
1) Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (mobile preferred)
- Appointment requests and preferred days/times
- Messages or inquiries submitted through forms
- Any information you include in the “Comments” field
- IP address
- Device and browser type
- Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and general website activity
- Approximate location (city/state) derived from IP address
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6)
2) Why We Collect Information
We collect personal information to:
- Respond to inquiries and appointment requests
- Contact you to confirm availability, scheduling, and next steps
- Provide customer service and office communications
- Improve our website, services, and user experience
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
3) How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Communicate with you by phone, email, or SMS (only if you opt in)
- Coordinate appointment requests and scheduling
- Provide practice updates related to your requests
- Analyze website performance (in aggregate) and improve functionality
4) SMS/Text Messaging Privacy Notice (CTIA/Twilio Compliance)
If you choose to opt in to receive SMS messages from Elite Orthodontics Studio, we may use your mobile number to send appointment-related communications, scheduling messages, treatment-related updates, and office notifications.
Providing your phone number does not automatically enroll you in SMS messages. SMS consent is optional and not required to submit a form or receive services.
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
We do not sell your mobile information. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP.
5) How We Share Information
We may share information only as necessary to operate our website and provide services, including:
- Service providers that support website hosting, scheduling tools, form delivery, analytics, and communications (who are required to protect your information)
- Professional advisors (legal/accounting) as needed
- Legal and safety purposes if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
6) Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and understand website traffic and usage patterns. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact certain website features.
7) International Data Transfers
If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
8) Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, or deletion of certain information. To submit a request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
9) Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Please avoid submitting highly sensitive information through website forms unless specifically requested.
10) Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.
11) Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
12) Contact Information
Elite Orthodontics Studio
Address: 350 Old Country Road, Suite 105, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 276-0307
Email: delsharouny@gmail.com
If you prefer, you may also contact us through our website contact form.
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