Privacy Policy

SC Orthodontics

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 5, 2026

Introduction

SC Orthodontics ("SC Orthodontics," "we," "us," or "our"), operated by Shadi Haykani DDS Inc, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website and communications, why we collect it, how we use it, when we may disclose it, and what choices and rights you may have.

Contact Information

SC Orthodontics
Shadi Haykani DDS Inc
25385 Wayne Mills Pl
Valencia, CA 91355
Main: (661) 425-0559
Fax: (661) 425-0558
Email: [email protected]
Website: scortho.com

Information We Collect

- Name

- Mobile phone number

- Email address

- Message content or information you submit through our website forms

- Appointment request details or service interests that you choose to provide

Collection Limitations

We do not state that we collect IP addresses, browsing history, device identifiers, cookie-based analytics data, or similar tracking information unless and until such tools are intentionally implemented and reviewed for compliance.

Why We Collect Information

- Respond to your inquiries

- Contact you about appointments, consultations, scheduling, or requested services

- Send text messages you have consented to receive

- Provide customer service and practice support

- Maintain appropriate business and communication records

- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

How We Use Information

- Respond to form submissions and requests

- Schedule, confirm, reschedule, or follow up regarding appointments

- Communicate with you about our services

- Send service-related SMS communications you have consented to receive

- Protect the security and integrity of our systems and business operations

- Comply with legal requirements

SMS and Mobile Information

If you opt in to receive text messages from SC Orthodontics, we may send you text messages related to appointments, scheduling, office updates, and treatment coordination.

Required Mobile Privacy Statement

No mobile information will 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.

How We Share Information

- Service providers: to vendors or contractors who help us operate our website, communications systems, scheduling processes, or related business functions, subject to appropriate obligations

- Legal compliance: when required to do so by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or other lawful process

- Protection of rights and safety: when necessary to protect the rights, safety, and security of our patients, staff, practice, or systems

- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring, or sale of some or all of our business or assets

HIPAA and Health Information

As a healthcare practice, we take privacy seriously. If protected health information (PHI) is collected, used, or disclosed in connection with patient care, it will be handled in accordance with applicable law, including HIPAA, as appropriate. This website Privacy Policy applies to website and communication practices described here and does not replace any separate Notice of Privacy Practices that may apply to patient care information.

Data Retention

We retain the information you provide for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to respond to requests, maintain records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Your Rights and Choices

- Request access to certain personal information we maintain about you

- Request correction of inaccurate personal information

- Request deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal exceptions

- Opt out of promotional communications

- Exercise any other rights available under applicable law

How to Exercise Your Rights

To make a privacy request or ask questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

SC Orthodontics

Main: (661) 425-0559

Fax: (661) 425-0558

Email: [email protected]

Mail: 25385 Wayne Mills Pl, Valencia, CA 91355

We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we maintain. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 except as permitted by law.

Third-Party Links

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

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.