Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Yarkie Orthodontics ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users ("User," "you," or "your") of our website ("Site"). This policy applies to the Site and all services offered by Yarkie Orthodontics.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including but not limited to when Users visit our Site, register on the Site, submit patient forms, schedule appointments, or engage in other activities, services, or features offered on our Site.

Users may be asked to provide, as appropriate, name, email address, phone number, and health-related information (which may include personal health information, or PHI, as defined by HIPAA) necessary for orthodontic care. Users can visit our Site anonymously, but personal information is collected only if voluntarily submitted.

Use of Collected Information

We use the information Users provide solely to:

  • Provide orthodontic care and related services

  • Communicate appointment details and follow-up care

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements including HIPAA

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others.

Squarespace Hosting

Our Site is hosted by Squarespace, which provides website hosting and related services. Squarespace acts as a data processor and does not access your personal health information beyond what is necessary to provide hosting and functionality.

You can review Squarespace’s privacy practices here: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

Cookies and Analytics

Our Site uses cookies to enhance User experience, monitor Site usage, and improve our services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us personalize content and analyze traffic.

You may choose to set your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of our Site may not function properly without cookies.

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymized data about how Users interact with the Site.

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your personal information:

  • To third-party service providers as necessary to provide orthodontic services

  • When required by law or legal process

  • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

  • With your explicit consent

Data Security

We adopt reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, data transmission over the internet is never fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

HIPAA Compliance

As a healthcare provider, Yarkie Orthodontics complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This Privacy Policy applies only to data collected via this website and does not replace the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices you will see in our office, which fully explains your rights regarding your protected health information (PHI).

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at (317)-846-6107.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Effective Date: August 12, 2025