Effective Date: 04/01/2025

At Yidi Orthodontics (“we,” “our,” “us”), your privacy and the protection of your personal health information are of the utmost importance. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws. By interacting with our practice and using our services, you agree to the practices outlined below.

We collect personal information directly from you when you fill out forms, schedule appointments, undergo clinical evaluations, or communicate with us. This information may include your name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, insurance information, medical and dental history, health conditions, medications, diagnostic images, and financial information.

We collect this information to provide orthodontic treatment, manage billing and payment for services, schedule and confirm appointments, communicate about your care, comply with healthcare regulations, and improve the quality of our services. If we seek to use your information for any purpose beyond treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, we will request your written authorization.

Your information is primarily used for purposes related to your orthodontic care. We may use it to develop treatment plans, submit insurance claims, coordinate with other healthcare providers, and conduct routine practice operations. We do not sell, rent, or market your personal information to third parties or affiliates. We will only share your information as necessary to provide services, process payments, fulfill legal obligations, or when authorized by you.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers, known as Business Associates, who assist with activities such as billing, information technology support, or practice management. All Business Associates are required by law to protect your information through written agreements. We may also disclose information as required by law, such as to respond to subpoenas, governmental requests, or to report certain conditions to public health authorities. In specific circumstances, we may share information to prevent a serious threat to health or safety.

We maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. This includes the use of secure servers, encryption protocols, password-protected systems, limited access controls, and secure disposal of records. We monitor for potential security incidents and have procedures in place to respond promptly to any suspected breach of information.

You have specific rights regarding your health information. These include the right to access and request a copy of your records, request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information, request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures, request an accounting of disclosures, request confidential communications, and revoke previously given authorizations. To exercise these rights, please contact our office using the information provided above. We will respond to your request in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

We do not share any mobile information, including phone numbers or text messaging details, with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Mobile information is only used to support healthcare communication between you and our practice.

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. When we make changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Protecting your privacy is central to everything we do at Yidi Orthodontics. We are committed to maintaining your trust and providing high-quality orthodontic care in a secure environment.

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you may contact us at:
Yidi Orthodontics
3451 Wyndham Way, Ste B, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Phone: 765-801-0808