Effective Date: 13-Nov-26
Elassal Orthodontics respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website or contact us through its features.
Information We Collect
When you submit a contact form, request an appointment, or communicate with our office, we collect the information you provide. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and the contents of your message.
Our website and its service providers may also collect technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
Please avoid submitting sensitive medical information, insurance details, payment information, or Social Security numbers through general website forms or regular email. Contact our office for instructions on securely providing this information.
How We Use Your Information
We use information collected through our website to:
- Respond to questions and requests.
- Contact you about scheduling or services you have requested.
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website.
- Identify and address technical problems, spam, or unauthorized activity.
- Meet applicable legal obligations.
How We Share Information
We may share information with service providers that help us operate our website, manage inquiries, or support office communications, as needed to perform those services.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of our patients, practice, or others.
Cookies and Website Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and understand how visitors use the site. Third-party features, such as embedded maps or scheduling tools, may also use cookies or collect information when you interact with them.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some website features work.
Email and Other Communications
When you provide your contact information, we may use it to respond to your inquiry and communicate about the services you requested.
You may ask us to update your communication preferences by contacting our office. If you receive marketing emails, you may unsubscribe using the instructions in those messages.
Health Information
This policy addresses information collected through our website. Our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices explains how protected health information may be used and disclosed and describes your rights regarding that information. Please contact our office to request a copy.
Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may link to external websites or services, including patient forms, scheduling platforms, and social media pages. Those services have their own privacy policies. Please review their policies before submitting personal information.
Information Security and Retention
We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect information collected through our website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
We retain information as needed for the purposes described in this policy, to meet applicable recordkeeping requirements, and to resolve disputes.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for adults, including parents and guardians seeking information about orthodontic care for children. General website inquiries about a child should be submitted by a parent or guardian.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information without appropriate parental involvement, please contact our office.
Your Choices
You may contact us to request that we update or delete information you submitted through the website. We will review requests subject to applicable laws and recordkeeping requirements. Requests involving patient records are handled separately under our patient privacy procedures.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our website or practices change. Updates will appear on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information submitted through our website is handled, please contact:
Elassal Orthodontics
11317 South Western Avenue, Suite 100-A
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
Phone: (405) 692-7223
Email: info@elassalortho.com