Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 9/1/2026
Thank you for visiting the Texas Orthodontic Specialists website (the “Site”). Texas Orthodontic Specialists (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling information collected through our Site with care. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we may use and disclose it, and the rights and choices that may be available to you.
Please review this Privacy Policy to understand how information associated with your use of the Site may be handled. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge the practices described below. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Site.
Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Texas Orthodontic Specialists website and certain online interactions with our orthodontic practice. It covers information you submit through the Site, information that may be collected automatically as you browse, and information we may receive from third-party sources that support our online operations.
This Policy concerns information collected through the Site. Information obtained separately in connection with orthodontic care, treatment, or other patient services may be governed by additional privacy notices, professional requirements, or applicable laws.
Information We Collect
The information we may collect depends on how you use the Site and the information you choose to provide.
Contact and Inquiry Information
When you communicate with Texas Orthodontic Specialists through the Site, we may receive information such as your name, email address, telephone number, and any details included in your message or request.
Please provide only the information reasonably necessary for us to understand and respond to your inquiry.
Practice-Related Information
You may provide information related to your interest in orthodontic services, questions about our practice, or other requests submitted through the Site.
The information collected may vary according to the nature of your request and the online features you choose to use.
Website Usage Information
As you browse the Site, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically. This may include information about your device, browser, operating system, IP address, referring source, pages visited, and general interactions with the Site.
We may use this information to better understand website activity, maintain functionality, and evaluate how visitors interact with our online content.
Information From Third-Party Sources
We may receive information from third-party providers that assist with website functionality, communications, analytics, or other operational services.
The type and amount of information received will depend on the particular service involved and your interactions with that service.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through the Site may be used to support our orthodontic practice, respond to visitors, maintain and improve our online presence, and fulfill applicable administrative, legal, or professional responsibilities.
Practice and Administrative Purposes
We may use information to support routine practice functions, organize and respond to requests, coordinate communications, and carry out other administrative activities associated with Texas Orthodontic Specialists.
Responding to Patient Inquiries
Information submitted through the Site may be used to answer questions, provide requested information, or follow up regarding our orthodontic services or practice.
Submitting information through the Site does not, by itself, establish a provider-patient relationship.
Website Operations and Improvement
We may review information about Site activity to maintain website performance, identify technical problems, understand how visitors navigate our pages, and improve the Site’s functionality and usability.
Communications
We may use the contact information you provide to respond to your request and communicate with you regarding relevant practice or service information.
Where applicable, certain communications may provide options for managing your preferences or discontinuing particular types of messages.
Legal and Compliance Purposes
Information may be used when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, professional requirements, or authorized governmental requests.
We may also use information to protect the rights, security, property, and legitimate interests of Texas Orthodontic Specialists, our patients, Site visitors, or others.
How We Disclose Information
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to operate the Site and our practice, obtain support from service providers, comply with legal obligations, or protect legitimate business and legal interests.
Service Providers
We may provide information to third parties that perform services for Texas Orthodontic Specialists, including website hosting, technical support, communications, analytics, and other operational services.
These providers may receive information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf and may be subject to applicable contractual or legal obligations.
Legal and Regulatory Disclosures
We may disclose information if required or permitted by applicable law, regulation, legal proceeding, court order, or governmental request.
Disclosure may also occur when reasonably necessary to investigate misuse, address security concerns, protect our legal rights, or safeguard our practice, patients, visitors, or others.
Business Transactions
If Texas Orthodontic Specialists becomes involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, transfer of assets, or similar transaction, information may be reviewed, transferred, or otherwise disclosed as part of that process, subject to applicable law.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, recognize certain preferences, gather general usage information, and help us evaluate Site performance.
Cookies are small files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website. Most browsers allow users to control, restrict, or delete cookies through their settings. Adjusting these settings may affect the operation of certain Site features.
Third-party providers associated with the Site may also use cookies or related technologies according to their own privacy practices.
Data Security
Texas Orthodontic Specialists uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to safeguard information collected through the Site against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss.
No internet transmission, website, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We therefore encourage visitors to use appropriate care when submitting information online and to avoid providing sensitive information through features that are not specifically intended to receive it.
Data Retention
We may retain information collected through the Site for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, support our operations, satisfy legal or regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and protect our rights.
Retention periods may differ depending on the nature of the information, how it was obtained, and any legal or operational requirements that apply.
Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your place of residence and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information, subject to applicable limitations or exceptions.
You may also have choices regarding cookies, similar technologies, and certain communications. Browser or device settings may allow you to manage website technologies, while specific communications may include options for updating your preferences.
We may take reasonable steps to confirm your identity before processing certain privacy-related requests.
Third-Party Websites and Services
The Site may include links to websites, platforms, or services operated by third parties. Texas Orthodontic Specialists does not control the privacy, security, or content practices of those third parties.
If you visit an external website or interact with a third-party service, any information you provide may be governed by that party’s own privacy policy and terms. We encourage you to review those policies before submitting personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended to collect personal information directly from children without appropriate involvement from a parent or legal guardian.
Because orthodontic services may be sought for minors, parents or guardians may provide information when contacting our practice on a child’s behalf. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the Site without appropriate authorization, please contact us so that we can review the matter.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our Site, our practices, applicable requirements, or the way information is handled.
When updates are made, the Effective Date at the top of this page may be changed accordingly. We encourage visitors to review this Policy from time to time for the most current information about our privacy practices.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our handling of information collected through the Site, please contact:
Texas Orthodontic Specialists
Phone: 832-237-4746