DISCLAIMER AND ACCESSIBILITY

Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at Appalachian Orthodontics of Lynchburg. We have our policies and accessibility written below because we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.  If you have any questions, please contact us at 434-515-0370.

When you visit our website, Lynchburg Orthodontics/Appalachian Orthodontics of Lynchburg, and use our services, you are trusting us with your information. We take your trust very seriously and we would like to explain to you, as clearly as possible, how we use the information we collect from your visit. If there are any terms in this policy that you do not agree with, please discontinue using our website. 

This privacy notice applies to all information collected through our website, social media platforms, sales and marketing events, in-office events, health and medical services, and any and all related services and events you choose to use (which are collectively referred to here as “services”).

Please read this information carefully as it will help you make informed decisions about sharing your personal information with us. 

 

WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

 

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate our services. The information collected does not reveal your specific identity (such as name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location and/or information about how you use our services, apps and other technical information. This is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our services and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

WILL YOUR INFORMATION BE SHARED WITH ANYONE?

 

We may process or share data based on the following basis:

  • Consent: We may process your data if you have given us specific consent to use your personal information for a specific purpose (such as social media images, video, or marketing needs).
  • Legitimate interests: We may process your data when it is reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests.
  • Legal obligations: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, government requests, a judicial proceeding, a court order, or legal process such as the response to a court order or a subpoena (including in response to public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements).
  • Vital interests: We may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving suspected threats to the safety and wellbeing of any person, illegal activities, and any litigation in which we are involved. 

 

DO WE USE COOKIES?

 

We may use cookies and other similar technologies to access and store your information. 

 

HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

 

We will only keep your information for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is permitted or required by law (such as tax, accounting, medical records standards, or other legal requirements). When we have no ongoing legitimate need to process your personal information, we will securely archive your information until you request, in writing, an alternate dissemination, such as transfer or deletion. 

 

WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

 

If you would like, at any time, to terminate your account with us, you may do so. Upon receiving your written request, we will remove your information from our databases. However, some information may be retained in our files to prevent fraud, assist with investigations and/or comply with legal requirements. If you choose to opt out of our email marketing, you may do so by choosing the “unsubscribe” option that is included with the email.

DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS POLICY?

 

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this policy notice to be informed of how we are protecting your information.

HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS POLICY?

 

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, you may call us at 434-515-0370 or contact us by mail at:

Appalachian Orthodontics of Lynchburg
3700 Old Forest Rd.
Lynchburg, VA 24501

Notice to Website Viewers

This web site is provided for information and education purposes only. No doctor/patient relationship is established by your use of this site. No diagnosis or treatment is being provided. The information contained here should be used in consultation with a doctor of your choice. No guarantees or warranties are made regarding any of the information contained within this web site. This web site is not intended to offer specific medical, dental or surgical advice to anyone. Further, this web site and Lynchburg Orthodontics take no responsibility for web sites hyper-linked to this site and such hyperlinking does not imply any relationships or endorsements of the linked sites.

Privacy Policy

If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us. At www.lynchburgorthodontics.com, the privacy of our visitors is of extreme importance to us. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information that is received and collected by www.lynchburgorthodontics.com and how it is used.

Personal Information

By entering your full name, email address, and phone number, you are providing personal information that will be used by Lynchburg Orthodontics for the sole purpose of returning your request to be contacted by us. We will only use this information to contact you in order to assist you in scheduling an appointment, and/or to answer any questions you may have indicated in the comments section. Our intention is to only use your personal information to return your request for contact regarding a dental appointment, and/or a dental related question.

Opt-Out Option

Please contact us if you wish to opt-out  or unsubscribe from receiving any future communication.

Log Files

Like many other Web sites, www.lynchburgorthodontics.com makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider  (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

Accessibility

We strive to make the Lynchburg Orthodontics website universally accessible and we are continuously working to improve the accessibility of content on our website. Below, you’ll find a few recommendations to help make your browsing experience more accessible:

If you have trouble seeing web pages, the US Social Security Administration offers these tips for optimizing your computer and browser to improve your online experience.

If you are looking for mouse and keyboard alternatives, speech recognition software such as Dragon Naturally Speaking may help you navigate web pages and online services. This software allows the user to move focus around a web page or application screen through voice controls.

If you are deaf and or hard of hearing, there are several accessibility features available to you:

Closed Captioning

Closed captioning provides a transcript for the audio track of a video presentation that is synchronized with the video and audio tracks. Captions are generally visually displayed over the video, which benefits people who are deaf and hard of hearing, and anyone who cannot hear the audio due to noisy environments. Most of our video content includes captions. Learn how to turn captioning on and off in YouTube.

Volume Controls

Your computer, tablet, or mobile device has volume control features. Each video and audio service has its own additional volume controls. Try adjusting both your device’s volume controls and your media players’ volume controls to optimize your listening experience.