

PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: November 2026
At Peter Kaufman OMS, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, and safeguard information obtained through our website, https://www.peterkaufmanoms.com/.
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when contacting our office, requesting an appointment, completing an online form, or communicating with our team.
This information may include:
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Your name
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Appointment preferences
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Information included in messages or inquiries
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Other information you voluntarily submit
We may also automatically collect certain non-personal information, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage data.
2. How We Use Your Information
Peter Kaufman OMS may use the information collected through our website to:
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Respond to questions, inquiries, and appointment requests
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Communicate with patients and prospective patients
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Provide information about our oral and maxillofacial surgery services
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Improve website functionality and user experience
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Maintain website security and prevent unauthorized activity
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Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell personal information collected through our website.
3. Protection of Personal Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of electronic transmission or data storage is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Please avoid submitting sensitive medical information through general website contact forms unless the form is specifically designated as a secure method of communication.
4. Health Information and HIPAA
Peter Kaufman OMS recognizes the importance of protecting patient health information.
Protected health information maintained by our practice is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable.
Our handling of protected health information is further described in our Notice of Privacy Practices.
This website Privacy Policy does not replace our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand visitor interactions, and evaluate website performance.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites recognize browser preferences and collect usage information.
You may adjust your browser settings to decline or remove cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Where third-party analytics or tracking services are used, information may also be processed in accordance with the privacy policies of those providers.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our website, process appointment inquiries, maintain technical systems, or support practice operations.
These providers are expected to protect the information they receive and use it only for authorized purposes.
We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or applicable regulatory obligations.
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
7. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites, including appointment platforms, financing providers, social media services, or other resources.
Peter Kaufman OMS is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites before submitting personal information.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, meet operational needs, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the requirements that apply to it.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended to collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in violation of applicable law.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website without appropriate authorization, please contact our office.
10. Your Privacy Choices
You may contact our practice to request information about personal data you have submitted through our website or to ask about correcting or deleting that information.
Requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable laws and any legal or operational obligations requiring us to retain certain records.
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Peter Kaufman OMS reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Peter Kaufman OMS
Website: https://www.peterkaufmanoms.com/
Please contact our office directly using the contact information published on our website.

