Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 23, 2026
1. Information We Collect
When you use Ortho Board Prep, we may collect the following information:
- Contact information: name, email address, and mobile phone number
- Professional information: exam status and orthopaedic subspecialty
- Referral information: how you found us and any comments you provide
- Marketing attribution: UTM parameters from advertising campaigns (e.g., source, medium, campaign name)
- Usage data: pages visited, referring URL, and general analytics collected through Google Analytics
2. How We Use Your Information
- To schedule and confirm your strategy call
- To contact you about our services and board prep programs
- To send appointment-related text messages to the mobile number you provide
- To understand how visitors find and use our website so we can improve our offerings
- To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
3. SMS/Text Messaging
Ortho Board Prep operates an SMS notification program to communicate with users who have voluntarily opted in. SMS opt-in is completely optional and is not required to use any Ortho Board Prep service. The sole way to opt in is by voluntarily completing the dedicated SMS opt-in form at orthoboardprep.com/sms-consent. Phone numbers collected through any other Ortho Board Prep form (contact form, strategy-call booking, program enrollment, or platform account) are NOT added to the SMS notification program.
These messages may include appointment confirmations, session reminders, and program notifications for ABOS Part II oral board preparation. We do not send marketing or promotional messages via SMS.
- Program name: Ortho Board Prep SMS Notification Program
- Message frequency: Message frequency varies. Typically 1–5 messages per week depending on your program activity.
- Message and data rates: Message and data rates may apply. Your mobile carrier's standard messaging and data rates apply.
- Opt out: You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
- Help: For help, reply HELP to any message or email us at orthoboardprep@gmail.com.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate our website and business:
- Google Analytics , website usage analytics and advertising conversion tracking
- Firebase (Google) , secure data storage
- Cal.com, appointment scheduling
- Google Sheets , internal lead management
Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies through Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These help us measure advertising effectiveness and improve the user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and secure cloud storage through Firebase. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as needed to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, contact us at orthoboardprep@gmail.com.