Effective Date: June 20, 2025

Portland Pearl Orthodontics (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting our visitors’ privacy, protecting personal information from misuse or unauthorized disclosure, and complying fully with applicable privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.portlandpearlorthodontics.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

Information We Collect  
When you fill out a contact form, email us, or call our office, you may be asked to provide personal information including:  
- Full name  
- Email address  
- Phone number  

We may also collect non-identifying technical data (such as IP address and browser type) for system optimization and security purposes.  

No information is collected without your explicit consent.

Purpose of Collection
The information you provide is used solely to:  
- Contact you regarding potential orthodontic care  
- Respond to your inquiries  
- Manage your communication preferences  

We do not use your data for marketing unless you have explicitly opted in to such communications.

Mobile Information Privacy
Mobile phone numbers provided through this site will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. 
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

Data Use and Processing
We may use your data to:  
- Identify and contact you as a patient or potential patient  
- Provide customer support  
- Improve the quality of our services  
- Communicate relevant updates about your care

All data processing is based on your direct, unambiguous consent. No automated decisions or profiling are performed using your data.

How We Protect Your Data
We employ industry-standard practices and secure systems to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and staff training. If third-party service providers support our site or communications, we ensure that they meet data protection standards consistent with our own.

Cookies
Our site may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

Sharing of Data
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except trusted vendors who assist in running our website or communication systems. Any such sharing is contractually governed and compliant with relevant data protection regulations.

Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Your Rights  
You have the right to:  
- Access your personal data  
- Request corrections  
- Request deletion or restriction of data processing  
- Withdraw your consent at any time  
- Request data portability  
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority  

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:  
team@portlandpearlorthodontics.com  
503-944-9374