Cookie Policy

Harris Orthodontics: https://harrisorthodonticsatl.com/

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Harris Orthodontics (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (https://harrisorthodonticsatl.com/) and how you can control and manage your preferences.

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, tags, local storage, and scripts. These technologies help websites function properly, load securely, remember user settings, and provide insights into site traffic and usage.

We categorize cookies and tracking technologies based on their purpose:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the basic operation, security, and integrity of our website. These enable secure logins, contact and consultation form submissions, spam prevention, and consent management. These cannot be disabled in our systems.

• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality, personalization, and interactive tools on the site, such as embedded location maps (e.g., Google Maps), appointment scheduling interfaces, accessibility features, or remembered language preferences.

• Performance & Analytics Cookies: Allow us to count visits, track traffic sources, and analyze how visitors navigate through our pages. This aggregated, non-personally identifiable data helps us measure and improve website performance and user experience.

• Marketing & Measurement Cookies: May be used to assess the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and help us reach people interested in orthodontic care in the Atlanta area. These technologies do not collect direct medical information.

Depending on website configuration, third-party services that may place or read cookies on our site include:

• Analytics & Performance: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager.

• Security & Spam Protection: Google reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare / security firewalls.

• Interactive Media & Maps: Google Maps, YouTube (for embedded patient education videos).

• Accessibility & Usability: Accessibility widgets (such as UserWay) and performance optimization tools.

• Hosting & Content Delivery Networks (CDN): Essential server-level infrastructure.

Third-party vendors operate under their respective privacy and cookie policies.

Where applicable by law, non-essential cookies (such as analytics, functional embeds, or marketing tags) remain inactive until you indicate your consent preferences via our website banner or cookie settings interface. Declining or disabling non-essential cookies will not prevent you from using the core informational functions of our website.

As a specialized orthodontic and healthcare practice, we prioritize your confidentiality. We do not use cookies or tracking technologies to intentionally collect, store, or transmit sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI), specific treatment selections, or medical background entered into our appointment/contact forms to third-party ad networks. We periodically review our digital integrations to safeguard patient privacy in compliance with healthcare regulations.

You have multiple ways to manage and control cookies:

• On-Site Cookie Settings: You can update or modify your category preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” or consent banner available on our website.

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies through their settings (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox). Note that disabling all cookies may impact the display or functionality of interactive features such as interactive maps or forms.

• Opt-Out Platforms: You can opt out of targeted digital advertising via industry platforms such as the Network Advertising Initiative (optout.networkadvertising.org) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (optout.aboutads.info).

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire once you close your web browser.

• Persistent Cookies: Remain stored on your device for a set period or until manually cleared. Duration varies depending on the specific technology, its function, provider configurations, and your browser cache settings.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, technical, or regulatory changes. Any modifications will be posted directly to this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy or data privacy practices, please contact our office:

• Practice Name: Harris Orthodontics

• Attn: Privacy Officer / Compliance

• Address: 800 Marietta St NW, Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30318

• Phone: (404) 902-6912

• Email: info@harrisorthodonticsatl.com

• Website: https://harrisorthodonticsatl.com/

• Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday – Sunday: Closed