At OSVI Dermatology and Surgery Institute, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This SMS Messaging Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when you opt-in to receive text messages from us.

  1. Information We Collect When you opt-in to receive SMS messages from OSVI Dermatology and Surgery Institute, we may collect the following information:
    • Your mobile phone number.
    • Details about your interaction with our text messages (e.g., responses, preferences, or inquiries).
    • Any personal information you voluntarily provide via SMS (e.g., appointment confirmations or service requests).
  2. How We Use Your Information We use the information collected through SMS messaging for the following purposes:
    • To send appointment reminders, confirmations, and updates.
    • To provide promotional offers, event announcements, and special discounts.
    • To communicate important practice updates, including changes in services or office hours.
    • To respond to your inquiries or requests submitted via SMS
  3. Opting In By providing your mobile number and opting in to receive SMS messages, you consent to receive text messages from OSVI Dermatology and Surgery Institute. Standard message and data rates may apply, as determined by your mobile carrier.
  4. Opting Out You may opt out of receiving SMS messages from us at any time by replying “STOP” to any text message. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from OSVI Dermatology and Surgery Institute unless you opt back in by providing your consent.
  5. Information Sharing We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or SMS-related information with third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in managing our SMS communication program. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes of delivering our messages.
  6. Data Security We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect via SMS from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or mobile networks is entirely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
  7. Children's Privacy Our SMS messaging service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13.
  8. Changes to This Policy We may update this SMS Messaging Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
  9. Contact Us If you have any questions about this SMS Messaging Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

OSVI Dermatology and Surgery Institute

1101 N Sepulveda Blvd Ste 100, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (310) 546-7780
Email: info@osvidermatology.com

By opting into our SMS messaging service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy and agree to its terms.