Privacy Policy for Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics (drnemeth.com)

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website drnemeth.com and during communications with our office. By using our Site or providing your information through our forms, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

For information specifically related to how we handle patient health information in a clinical setting, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices, available upon request.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you complete a form on our Site (e.g., contact form, appointment request, newsletter sign-up), we may collect:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

This information is necessary to respond to your inquiries, schedule appointments, and for other administrative purposes.

B. Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our Site, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

  • Date/time stamps
    This data helps us analyze trends, administer the Site, and improve user experience.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how you interact with the Site. You may disable cookies through your browser, but some features of the Site may not function properly.

D. Sensitive Data

Our Site does not intentionally collect sensitive protected health information (PHI) through online forms. If PHI is collected in the course of providing clinical care, it is maintained in secure records separate from this Site and governed by HIPAA and our clinical Notice of Privacy Practices.

3. Use of Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide services

  • Schedule or confirm appointments

  • Communicate important updates and reminders

  • Improve our Site and services

  • Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Authorized practice staff for operational purposes

  • Third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, analytics)

  • Legal authorities if required by law

When PHI is handled outside this Site, we ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws including HIPAA where required.

5. SMS Verification & Communication

As part of our communication and verification processes, we may use third-party SMS vendors to send text messages (e.g., verification codes or appointment reminders). By providing your phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages from us for these purposes.

A. What SMS Data Is Collected

  • Your mobile phone number

  • SMS verification status (verified/unverified)

B. How SMS Data Is Used

  • To confirm your identity during the SMS verification process

  • To send appointment reminders or other service-related communication

C. SMS Vendor Review Requirements

Our SMS verification service provider may review this Privacy Policy, your Terms of Service, and the list of phone numbers used for SMS communications to confirm compliance with their service requirements.
Phone Numbers Used for SMS:

  • Main Practice Number: (248) 357-3100

By signing up for SMS communications, you consent to receive texts related to practice service delivery and verification.

6. Security Measures

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Links to Other Sites

Our Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

8. Your Choices & Rights

You may:

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information

Please contact us using the details below to exercise these rights.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect information from children under age 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated Last Updated date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Nemeth & Katranji Periodontics
29829 Telegraph Road, Suite 111
Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: (248) 357-3100