Wade Orthodontics respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we may collect, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you regarding your information.
Information We Collect
When you visit or interact with the Wade Orthodontics website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including your:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Appointment preferences
- Information submitted through contact forms or appointment request forms
- Other information you choose to provide when communicating with our office
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring website, and general website usage information.
Please avoid submitting highly sensitive medical, dental, financial, or other confidential information through general website contact forms unless the form specifically indicates that it is intended for that purpose.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through our website may be used to:
- Respond to questions or requests
- Contact you regarding an appointment request
- Provide information about our orthodontic services
- Improve our website and user experience
- Maintain website functionality and security
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Communicate with you when you have requested that we do so
Submitting information through our website does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
Cookies and Website Analytics
The Wade Orthodontics website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function properly, remember certain preferences, understand how visitors interact with the site, and improve website performance.
We may also use third-party analytics or marketing technologies that collect information about website activity. Depending on your browser or device settings, you may be able to block, limit, or delete cookies. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
Online Forms and Appointment Requests
Our website may provide forms that allow visitors to request appointments, contact our team, or submit other information.
Information submitted through these forms may be transmitted to Wade Orthodontics and to service providers that help us manage website communications, appointment requests, or other practice operations.
An online appointment request is not considered confirmed until a member of our team contacts you or otherwise confirms the appointment.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use services provided by third-party companies, such as:
- Online scheduling platforms
- Patient payment services
- Patient forms
- Maps and directions
- Social media platforms
- Videos or other embedded content
- Website analytics tools
These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies and practices. Wade Orthodontics is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites or services.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website or service before providing personal information.
Embedded Content
Pages on our website may include embedded content such as videos, maps, images, or social media features. Embedded content from another website may function as though you visited that third-party website directly.
Those services may collect information about your device or interaction with the embedded content, use cookies, or employ other tracking technologies according to their own privacy practices.
How We Share Information
Wade Orthodontics does not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers that assist us with operating our website, managing communications, providing technology services, analyzing website performance, or supporting other business functions.
Information may also be disclosed when required by law, necessary to protect the rights or safety of Wade Orthodontics or others, or necessary to investigate suspected fraudulent or unlawful activity.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to help protect information submitted through our website. However, no website, electronic communication, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
For sensitive dental or medical matters, please contact our office directly rather than submitting confidential information through a general contact form.
Health Information
Certain information collected as part of your care as a patient may be protected health information and may be subject to additional privacy protections under applicable healthcare privacy laws.
This website Privacy Policy relates primarily to information collected through the Wade Orthodontics website. It does not replace Wade Orthodontics’ Notice of Privacy Practices regarding protected health information and patient records.
How Long We Retain Information
We may retain information collected through the website for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to requests, provide services, maintain business and security records, comply with legal obligations, and support legitimate business operations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and how it is used.
Your Privacy Choices
You may contact Wade Orthodontics if you would like to:
- Ask questions about information you have submitted through the website
- Request that inaccurate contact information be corrected
- Ask us to stop certain communications
- Ask questions about this Privacy Policy
Certain information may need to be retained for legal, administrative, security, or healthcare-related purposes.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended to provide information about Wade Orthodontics and our services to patients and families. We do not knowingly use the website to solicit personal information directly from children without the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.
Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information through the website may contact our office with questions or concerns.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Wade Orthodontics may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, technology, services, or privacy practices. Updates will be posted on this page.
Contact Wade Orthodontics
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information submitted through our website is handled, please contact Wade Orthodontics directly using the contact information provided on our website.
Last Updated: September 2026