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Privacy Policy

Garrison Orthodontics is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. This policy sets out how we use and safeguard any information you provide when using our website or receiving care at our practice.

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

300 Executive Drive, Suite 365, West Orange, NJ 07052
Effective 2025

How We Use Your Information

This privacy policy sets out how Garrison Orthodontics uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified, you can be assured it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Garrison Orthodontics may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to ensure you are comfortable with any changes.

What We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website or contact our practice:

  • Name and contact information including email address and phone number
  • Demographic information such as zip code, preferences, and interests
  • Information relevant to appointment scheduling, consultations, and patient surveys
  • Other information relevant to service personalization and patient care coordination

How We Use Your Information

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better experience. Specifically, we use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Internal Record Keeping

We maintain accurate records of your interactions with us to support continuity of care and administrative needs.

Service Improvement

We use aggregated insights to continuously improve our orthodontic services, website experience, and patient outcomes.

Communications

We may send appointment reminders, practice updates, or relevant orthodontic information to the contact details you have provided.

Personalization

Your preferences help us tailor our website and communications to better match your interests and treatment needs.

Patient Health Information & HIPAA

As a healthcare provider, Garrison Orthodontics is committed to protecting your protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Any clinical or health-related information you share with our practice is handled with the highest standards of confidentiality and is only used in the context of your care. We will never sell your personal or health information. Our Notice of Privacy Practices is available upon request at our office.

Questions About This Policy?

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to request details of personal information we hold about you, please contact us directly. We will promptly address any concerns or corrections needed.

Garrison Orthodontics — 300 Executive Dr Suite 365, West Orange, NJ 07052
Cookie Policy

How We Use Cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual by tailoring their operations to your needs, likes, and dislikes through gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

Traffic Log Cookies

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyze data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes, after which the data is removed from the system.

Improving Your Experience

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

Accepting or Declining Cookies

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please be aware that declining cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of certain features on this website.

Adjust cookie preferences in your browser's privacy or security settings.

Block all cookies or only third-party cookies through browser settings.

Delete existing cookies stored on your device at any time.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have any questions about how Garrison Orthodontics uses cookies or handles your data, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy.

300 Executive Drive, Suite 365
West Orange, NJ 07052

Data Protection

Your Security Is Our Priority

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

Physical Safeguards

Our physical infrastructure and office environments are secured to prevent unauthorized access to any systems or records that contain patient information.

Electronic Safeguards

We employ industry-standard encryption, firewalls, and secure data storage protocols to protect your information from unauthorized electronic access or disclosure.

Managerial Safeguards

Our team members are trained on data privacy best practices, and access to personal information is strictly limited to those who require it to perform their duties.

HIPAA-Compliant Patient Data Handling

As an orthodontic practice, Garrison Orthodontics handles protected health information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Patient health records, treatment data, and related personal information are subject to additional protections under applicable federal law. We do not sell, distribute, or lease your personal health information to third parties without your explicit consent or as required by law.

External Websites
Questions or Concerns?

Contact Us About Your Privacy

If you believe any information we hold about you is incorrect or incomplete, or if you have any questions about this privacy policy, please reach out to us directly. We will promptly address your concerns.

Address

300 Executive Drive, Suite 365
West Orange, NJ 07052

Your Rights

Controlling Your Personal Information

You have meaningful rights over the personal information we hold about you. We are committed to honoring those rights promptly and transparently — whether you wish to access, correct, or limit how your data is used.

Opt Out of Direct Marketing

When filling out any form on our website, you may indicate that you do not want your information used for direct marketing purposes. If you have previously agreed to such use, you may change your mind at any time by contacting us directly.

Request a Copy of Your Data

You may request details of personal information we hold about you at any time. To do so, please write to us at the address below. A small administrative fee may be applicable to process your request.

Correct Inaccurate Information

If you believe any information we hold about you is incorrect or incomplete, please contact us as soon as possible. We will promptly review and correct any information found to be inaccurate at no charge to you.

Patient Health Information (HIPAA)

As a healthcare provider, Garrison Orthodontics handles all protected health information (PHI) in full compliance with HIPAA regulations. Patient records are used solely for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations — never shared without your explicit consent except as required by law.

We Will Never Sell Your Information

We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your explicit permission or are required to do so by law. We may use your contact details to share information about third-party services we believe may be relevant to you — but only if you have specifically requested this.

Exercise Your Rights

To request your data, correct inaccuracies, or opt out of any communications, please reach out to us using the contact details below. All requests will be handled promptly and confidentially.

Mailing Address

Garrison Orthodontics
300 Executive Drive, Suite 365
West Orange, NJ 07052

Call Us

862-451-8117
Contact Us About Your Data
Get In Touch

Privacy-Related Inquiries

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the personal information we hold about you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our team is committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and transparently.

Garrison Orthodontics

Privacy & Data Protection Office

Mailing Address

300 Executive Drive
Suite 365
West Orange, NJ 07052

Email Address

dr.c@garrisonorthodontics.com

For privacy inquiries only

Response Time

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt. For urgent concerns regarding your protected health information, please contact our office directly.

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Garrison Orthodontics

West Orange, NJ

Our Location

300 Executive Drive, Suite 365
West Orange, NJ 07052

Call Us

862-451-8117

Your personal information is handled with the highest standards of privacy and security. We are committed to protecting your data in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.