Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 26, 2025
Website: drkoterwas.com

Dr. Koterwas Orthodontics (Christopher M. Koterwas DDS, LLC & Koterwas Orthodontics of Calvert, LLC) (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, drkoterwas.com, and when you engage with our practice online.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information you provide directly: such as your name, email address, phone number, and other details when you fill out contact forms, request appointments, or subscribe to updates.
Health Information: If you submit medical or dental details through forms, this information may be considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA.
Automatically collected information: such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you use our website (via cookies and similar technologies).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to appointment requests and inquiries.
Provide orthodontic and related services.
Improve our website, patient communication, and scheduling processes.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. HIPAA Compliance

When you share health information with us, it is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We follow strict safeguards to protect your PHI and only use or disclose it as permitted by law.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and understand website traffic. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal and health information. However, no online transmission or storage system is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

Access and request copies of your health information.
Request corrections to your information.
Request restrictions on how we use or share your information.
Opt out of certain communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us directly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” revised.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Dr. Koterwas Orthodontics
22900 Three Notch Road, California, Maryland 20619
301-863-7424
billing@drkoterwas.com