Effective Date: January 8, 2026
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Berardis Family Chiropractic (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information you provide when visiting https://berardischiro.com/ and when you opt-in to receive communications from us, including A2P text messages.
This policy also applies to A2P messaging and meets mobile carrier compliance requirements for text messaging programs.
2. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Contact Information: name, email address, phone number (including mobile number for SMS messaging).
- Form Submissions: appointment requests, contact form messages, online patient forms.
b) Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect data when you use the website, such as:
- Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, pages viewed).
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and fulfill appointment requests.
- To send messages you consent to receive, including appointment reminders, service updates, or educational content via email and/or SMS.
- To improve our website and services.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
SMS/A2P Messaging: If you provide your mobile number, you agree to receive SMS messages related to your care or communication preferences (e.g., appointment reminders). Message & data rates may apply. Msg frequency varies by use case.
4. Consent & Opt-In / Opt-Out
Consent
By providing your mobile phone number and agreeing to receive communications, you consent to be contacted by text messages from us.
Opt-Out
You can opt out of SMS messaging at any time:
- Reply STOP, UNSUBSCRIBE, END, CANCEL, or QUIT to any text message.
- You may also contact us by phone or email to withdraw consent.
After opting out, we will stop sending text messages, except for service-related communications where permitted by law.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal mobile number or other personal data with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
We may share your information with service providers that help deliver communications (such as SMS service providers), or when required by law or to protect our rights.
6. Data Security and Retention
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described and to comply with applicable laws.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated policies are effective when posted with a revised effective date.
9. Contact Us
Berardis Family Chiropractic
3671 Old Yorktown Road, Shrub Oak, NY 10588
Phone: (914) 962-1234
Email: berardischiro@gmail.com