Website Privacy Policy

1. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to information collected when you visit MichaelOrloffMD.com, submit an online appointment request, use a website contact form, follow a link, interact with an embedded map or communicate with Suffolk Surgery PLLC through information provided on this website.

This policy does not apply to websites, applications or services operated independently by third parties.

2. Information We May Collect

Information you provide

When you complete an appointment or contact form, we may collect information such as:

• Your first and last name
• Your telephone number
• Your email address
• Whether you are a new or established patient
• The type of appointment requested
• Your preferred Suffolk Surgery office
• Your permission for the office to contact you
• Other information you voluntarily provide

Information collected automatically

When you use the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• Internet Protocol address
• Browser, device and operating-system information
• Referring website or search source
• Pages visited and links selected
• Date, time and approximate duration of a visit
• Cookie and similar website-usage information
• Security, error and performance information

3. How We May Use Information

Information collected through the website may be used to:

• Respond to appointment and scheduling requests
• Contact you using the information you provide
• Answer non-urgent administrative questions
• Operate, maintain and improve the website
• Understand how visitors use the website
• Protect the website against spam, fraud and security threats
• Diagnose technical problems
• Comply with applicable legal or regulatory responsibilities

Suffolk Surgery PLLC does not sell or rent personal information submitted directly through its appointment and contact forms.

4. Appointment Requests and Health Information

Website forms are provided for non-urgent appointment and administrative requests. Submitting a form does not establish a physician-patient relationship and does not confirm an appointment. A member of the Suffolk Surgery team must contact you to confirm availability and scheduling.

5. Cookies, Analytics and Similar Technologies

MichaelOrloffMD.com may use cookies and similar technologies that support website functionality, security, performance and visitor analytics. A cookie is a small file stored by your browser that can help a website remember information about a visit.

The website may use services such as Google Analytics or comparable analytics tools to understand general website traffic and usage. These providers may receive technical information such as an IP address, device information, referring source and pages visited, subject to their own privacy policies.

You can adjust cookie permissions through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. When Information May Be Shared

We may share limited information with service providers that help operate or protect the website, including providers of:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Online form processing and spam prevention
• Website security and backup services
• Analytics and performance measurement
• Email or communication delivery
• Mapping and location services

These providers may process information only as necessary to perform their respective services and are subject to their own contractual and legal obligations.

Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with law, respond to valid legal process, protect the rights or safety of Suffolk Surgery PLLC or others, investigate misuse, or defend against legal claims.

7. Third-Party Websites and Services

This website may link to or display content from third-party services, including Google Maps, hospital systems, professional profiles, Facebook and Instagram. Selecting these links may allow the third party to collect information under its own privacy policy.

Suffolk Surgery PLLC does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of independently operated third-party websites.

8. Information Security and Retention

Suffolk Surgery PLLC uses reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect information collected through the website. However, no website, email system, transmission method or electronic-storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, to maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes and meet applicable legal or regulatory responsibilities.

9. Your Choices and Requests

You may contact Suffolk Surgery PLLC to:

• Ask questions about this Website Privacy Policy
• Request correction of inaccurate contact information
• Ask that a non-medical website inquiry be deleted when appropriate
• Request a copy of the practice’s Notice of Privacy Practices
• Ask about information submitted through a website form

Certain information may need to be retained when required for legitimate operational, legal, security or healthcare-record purposes.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. Children should not submit personal information through the website without the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in the website, services, technology or applicable requirements. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Suffolk Surgery PLLC

Questions about this policy may be directed to Suffolk Surgery PLLC: