Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 28, 2026

Kouvaris Orthodontics (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by Andrew S Kouvaris DDS MSD INC, respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through this website and through our text messaging program, how we use it, and the choices you have.

This policy covers information collected through our website and messaging program. Our handling of protected health information is governed separately by our Notice of Privacy Practices, available on our new patient forms page.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following when you contact us or use this website:

• Contact information you provide, such as your name, mobile or landline phone number, email address, and mailing address
• Appointment and scheduling information
• Messages and inquiries you send us through website forms, text message, email, or phone
• Basic technical information collected automatically when you visit the site, such as browser type, device type, pages viewed, and approximate location derived from IP address

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your questions and requests
• Schedule, confirm, and remind you of appointments
• Provide information about your treatment and our services
• Send billing and account notices
• Operate, maintain, and improve this website

Text Messaging and Mobile Information

If you give us permission, we may send you text messages about appointments, treatment updates, and account notices. Permission is never required in order to receive treatment or to become a patient.

Message frequency varies depending on your appointments and your interactions with our office. Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile plan.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your mobile phone number or your text messaging consent to anyone.

You may stop receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message from us, or by calling our office. Full details of our messaging program are available in our Text Messaging Terms.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We share information only in these limited circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate our practice and this website, such as our practice management software, appointment reminder and messaging providers, and website hosting provider. These providers may use your information only to perform services for us and may not use it for their own marketing.
• With your insurance carrier or other parties when necessary to process your treatment or claims, and where permitted by law.
• When required by law, subpoena, or court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of our patients, our staff, or the public.

As stated above, mobile phone numbers and text messaging consent are excluded from all sharing and are never provided to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences and understand how the site is used. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not work as intended.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we hold. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website. Information about minor patients is provided by a parent or legal guardian in the course of treatment and is handled under our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Your Choices

You may:

• Stop text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message from us
• Ask us to update or correct your contact information
• Ask us what information we hold about you

To make any of these requests, contact us using the details below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page.

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