Website Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains what information the American Board of Orthodontics (“ABO”) collects from people who visit the ABO’s website (www.americanboardortho.com), and how the ABO uses and shares that information.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully so you understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we treat it. By using our website, you are agreeing to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, you should exit the website immediately.
The ABO Storefront
This Privacy Policy does NOT apply to the use of, or purchases from, the ABO Storefront that is linked from our website. The ABO Storefront sells ABO-branded orthodontics-related items such as measuring gauges and calibration kits.
The ABO Storefront is a third-party website operated by eProductivity Software (ePS) (formerly with Electronics for Imaging (EFI)). For information about ePS’ collection, use, and disclosure of information collected through the ABO Storefront, please see ePS’ current Terms of Use (https://eproductivitysoftware.com/terms-of-use/) and the other eProductivity Software written terms and conditions provided with the sale, product or service (such as eProductivity Software order confirmation terms, and eProductivity Software license agreement terms). If you do not agree to the ePS’ Terms of Use, you should not purchase or use the product and/or service.
ePS provides the ABO with certain personal information related to sales on the ABO Storefront, and the ABO uses that personal information for its own internal administration, but it does not share that personal information with any third parties.
The ABO Portal
The ABO Portal, which processes ABO accounts and verification requests (https://abo.roc-p.com/), is operated by a company called ROC-P, LLC. and is governed by the terms of ROC-P’s Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, and Cookies Policy (collectively, “ROC-P Terms”). The ROC-P Terms may limit ROC-P’s use and disclosure of Personal Information to the uses and disclosures permitted by the ABO under this Privacy Policy and/or under ROC-P’s contract with the ABO. Before submitting personal information through the ABO Portal, please review the ROC-P Terms.
The ABO may use and disclose information contained in the ABO Portal for its own administration purposes, such as to complete and update Delegate information on the Orthodontist Locator, to process and respond to verification requests, and to communicate with account holders.
Information Collected through the “Contact Us” Feature on the Website
The ABO collects any information that you choose to provide through the Contact Us feature on the website. That could include your name, email address, and any information you include in the message, including other personal information. The ABO will use information submitted through the Contact Us feature for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or request. If you provide us contact information, you may contact you about your message through any means provided, e.g., telephone number or email address.
Although the ABO takes steps to keep its data secure, there is always a risk that information transmitted through a website or email could be accessed by a third party. Please do not send to the ABO, through our website or by email, any confidential or sensitive personal information.
Technical and Usage Data
As you navigate through and interact with the website, we may collect (e.g., through automatic tracking technologies such as Cookies, as described below) information about your internet connection, the equipment you use to access the website, and information about how you use the website, called Technical and Usage Data. Examples of Technical and Usage Data might include your IP address, operating system; browser type; domain names; the pages within the website you visit; access dates and times; information about what websites you traveled from to our website; location data; and preferring language.
We may use this Technical and Usage Data to help us operate, present, maintain and improve our website and services; estimate our audience size and usage patterns; recognize you when you return to the website; and address technical and/or security issues.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies. A cookie is a small piece of text sent to your browser by a website you visit. Some cookies may be required for us to provide a specific feature or service through the website. Other cookies may provide a convenience feature to save you time.
Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies, and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version of each browser. You can obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via these links:
We also give you the opportunity to opt-out of the use of certain cookies when you first visit the website (through a cookie banner). If you decline the use of these cookies, you might not be able to use all the features on our website, or on other sites.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to monitor and analyze the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information by using cookies and uses that information to create reports about the use of our website. Google's privacy policy includes an explanation of Google Analytics and how that service collects and uses information.
No Sale of Personal Information
The ABO does not sell any personal information that we collect through the website.
Tracking Across Websites
We do not collect information about our website users’ online activities over time and across different websites. Other parties we do not control may collect personal information about your online activities over time and across third-party websites, such as social media companies. Please see the privacy policies of the social media companies with whom you have accounts.
The ABO is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of other websites, or for harm caused by or through any other website.
DNT Signals/Requests
Some website browsers have a “do not track” (DNT) feature that lets you tell other websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We do not currently have the capabilities to respond to a browser’s DNT signal.
Social Media
We may engage with you on third party social media sites like Facebook and Instagram, if you engage with us. By doing so, you "opt in" to sharing your content with us. Be aware that such content (personal information, images, captions, and comments, etc.) that you submit (upload, post, comment, share, "like", etc.) to third party social media sites (including any of our message boards or tweets) is publicly visible, not private and cannot be considered private information. To manage social media notifications you receive, correct or delete your personal information, or adjust your privacy settings, access the profile section of your social media accounts and follow the directions there.
Links to Third-Party Websites
The website may include links to third-party websites as a resource or to make payments. We do not have control over third-party websites and those third-party websites do not operate under this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the content of those websites or the actions of any third parties operating or managing those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party websites you choose to link to from the website to understand how those third-party websites collect, use, and share your information.
Collection of Information from Children
The website is not intended for children under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect any information from or about anyone under the age of 18. If you have reason to believe that we have received information from or about someone under age 18, please contact us (see “Contact Us” section below).
Accessing Our Website Outside of the U.S.
The ABO is located in the United States. If you are visiting the website from outside the United States, please be aware that your personal information and other information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. The data protection and other laws of the United States might not be as comprehensive as those in the country where you are located. By using the website, you understand and agree that your personal information and other information may be transferred to, processed by, and stored in the United States.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We review our policy practices from time to time and may change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any change will be effective immediately upon posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy from time to time to stay informed of how we protect and use your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us:
American Board of Orthodontics
401 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 300
St Louis, MO 63141-7839
Phone: (314) 432-6130
Fax: (314) 432-8170
*The ABO does not guarantee that any action will be taken as a result of a reported concern.
Last Updated
This Privacy Policy was last updated October 8, 2024.