privacy

Your privacy and trust are very important to us at David Hughes Orthodontics. As we work to provide exceptional orthodontic care, we also work to safeguard the personal information you share with us—especially when you connect with us through our website.

This Privacy Policy explains:

What types of information we may collect through our website
How we use and, when necessary, share that information
The choices you have regarding your information
How we work to protect your data
How cookies and external links are handled

Information We Collect, Use, and Share

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us through our website, such as when you fill out contact forms, request an appointment, or send us an email. This may include your name, contact details, and any other information you choose to share related to your orthodontic needs.

All information collected through our website is owned and controlled by David Hughes Orthodontics. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

We use your information to:

Respond to your questions or requests
Schedule and manage appointments
Follow up on your inquiries and provide patient support
Share information you’ve requested about our services, office, or policies

We may share your information with trusted third parties only when necessary to:

Help us deliver services you’ve requested (for example, technology providers or service vendors who support our practice operations), or
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes

From time to time, and only with your consent where required, we may also use your contact information to let you know about practice updates, special offers, new services, or changes to this Privacy Policy.

Your Choices and Control Over Your Information

You have the right to manage the information you have shared with us. At any time, you may:

Ask what personal information we have about you
Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information
Request that we delete certain personal information, subject to legal or regulatory requirements
Express concerns or ask questions about how your information is being used

To exercise any of these options, please contact us at:

David Hughes Orthodontics
8314 Traford Ln, Suite A
West Springfield, VA 22152
Phone: 703.451.0502
Email: info@drhughesortho.com

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to help protect the information you share with us from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

However, please be aware that information transmitted over the internet—such as through online forms or email—may not be fully secure. For this reason, we recommend that you do not submit highly sensitive personal, financial, or medical information through our website forms. If you need to share sensitive details, please contact our office so we can guide you to a more secure method.

Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies, which are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies can help enhance your browsing experience by:

Remembering your preferences
Helping us understand how visitors use our website
Improving site performance and usability

The cookies we use are not intended to collect personal health information or identify you individually; they are primarily used to improve the functionality and experience of our website.

You are in control of cookies. Most web browsers allow you to manage, limit, or disable cookies in your settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how certain features of our website function.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites that we believe may be helpful or informative. Please keep in mind that we do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

If you visit a third-party site via a link on our website, we recommend reviewing that site’s own privacy policy so you understand how your information may be collected and used there.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable laws. When we do, we will revise the effective date, and the updated version will be posted on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out to us: