Benton Franklin Orthopedic Associates Privacy Policy

Joseph Hurley • January 8, 2025

Benton Franklin Orthopedic Associates Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Benton Franklin Orthopedic Associates (BFOA) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our services, including SMS communications.

Interpretation and Definitions

Capitalized terms have meanings defined below and apply whether used in singular or plural form.

• Company refers to BFOA

• Service refers to SMS messaging and related communications

• Personal Data means information that identifies or can identify an individual

• Usage Data means information collected automatically through service usage

• You refers to the individual using the Service

Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect the following information:

• Name

• Phone number

• Email address Usage

Data Usage

Data may include device information, IP address, browser type, timestamps, and interaction data related to our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use Personal Data to:

• Provide and maintain services

• Communicate via SMS, email, or phone

• Deliver updates, notifications, and relevant offers

• Respond to inquiries and support requests

• Improve services, communications, and user experience

• Comply with legal obligations SMS and Mobile Data Protection

• Mobile information will not be shared, sold, or disclosed to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes

• Text messaging opt-in and opt-out data will not be shared with third parties

• Mobile data is used only to deliver requested communications

Information Sharing

We may share information only:

• With service providers supporting our operations

• To comply with legal requirements

• During business transactions such as mergers or asset transfers

• With your explicit consent All partners are required to uphold equivalent data protection standards.

Data Retention

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No electronic transmission method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.