1. Introduction
SendVyte, LLC ("SendVyte," "we," "us," or "our") operates the SendVyte patient communication platform at sendvyte.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our website and services.
By using SendVyte, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, practice name, and billing information when you create an account or subscribe to our services.
- Practice Data: Practice name, address, phone numbers, provider names, office hours, and other information you enter into the platform.
- Payment Information: Credit card and billing details processed securely through Stripe. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
Patient Information
- Patient Data Synced from Practice Management Software: Patient names, phone numbers, email addresses, appointment dates, appointment types, and SMS consent status as recorded in your practice management software (e.g., TDO Software).
- SMS Communication Records: Text message content, delivery status, timestamps, and opt-in/opt-out status for patients who receive messages through our platform.
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, timestamps, and interaction patterns within the platform.
- Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the SendVyte platform and services
- Send appointment confirmations, reminders, and follow-up messages on behalf of healthcare practices
- Send Google review requests to patients on behalf of practices
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Monitor platform performance, security, and reliability
- Comply with legal obligations
We do NOT:
• Sell, rent, or share patient data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes
• Use patient information for any purpose other than providing our services to the subscribing practice
• Share patient phone numbers or personal information with advertisers
4. SMS Messaging Privacy
SendVyte sends text messages (SMS) to patients on behalf of subscribing healthcare practices. The following applies to our SMS communications:
- Messages are sent only to patients whose healthcare practice has opted them in through their practice management software.
- Message types include: appointment confirmations, appointment reminders, post-treatment review requests, and patient payment links.
- Patients can opt out of messages at any time by replying STOP to any message.
- Patients can request help by replying HELP to any message.
- Message frequency varies based on appointment activity (typically 1–5 messages per appointment).
- Message and data rates may apply depending on the patient's mobile carrier and plan.
- We do not send marketing messages or share patient phone numbers with any third party for messaging purposes.
- SMS opt-in data and consent records are not shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information with the following parties, solely to provide our services:
- Twilio: Our SMS delivery provider. Twilio processes phone numbers and message content to deliver text messages. See Twilio's Privacy Policy.
- Stripe: Our payment processor. Stripe processes payment and billing information. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Google: For Google Business Profile integration and review management. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Anthropic: For AI-generated review reply suggestions. Review text (no patient personal information) may be processed through Anthropic's Claude API. See Anthropic's Privacy Policy.
We may also disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of SendVyte, our users, or the public.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our platform
- Encrypted storage of authentication credentials and API keys
- Role-based access controls within the platform
- Regular security reviews of our infrastructure
- Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant Stripe
No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. HIPAA Compliance
SendVyte processes certain protected health information (PHI) on behalf of subscribing healthcare practices. We enter into a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with each subscribing practice as required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We use and disclose PHI only as permitted by our BAA and applicable law.
8. Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained for the duration of your subscription and for 90 days following cancellation.
- SMS Records: Message logs are retained for 12 months for compliance and support purposes.
- Payment Records: Transaction records are retained as required by applicable tax and financial regulations.
- Payment Links: Expired or completed payment links are automatically cleaned up after 6 months.
9. Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@sendvyte.com.
Patients who wish to opt out of text messages can reply STOP to any message or contact their healthcare practice directly.
10. Children's Privacy
SendVyte is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.
SVAlert™ — Additional Data Practices
The following additional disclosures apply to the SVAlert™ room alert service.
Data We Collect
- Account Information. Practice name, contact name, email address, phone number, and billing information (processed by Stripe).
- Practice Configuration. Room names, alert type labels, staff names, staff PINs (stored securely), sound preferences, and device names.
- Alert Activity. A log of alerts fired, acknowledged, and resolved, including timestamps and the name of the staff member who performed each action.
- Device Information. Device identifiers, IP addresses, connection timestamps, and browser/device type for each device that connects to SVAlert.
- Push Notification Tokens. If you enable push notifications, we store a device-specific token to deliver notifications. No personal data is included in the token.
Data We Do Not Collect
- SVAlert does not collect, store, or transmit any patient health information (PHI), patient names, medical records, or clinical data.
- SVAlert does not access your practice management software or electronic health records.
Data Retention
- Alert history is retained for reporting purposes for the duration of your subscription.
- If your account is cancelled or expires, your data is retained for 90 days, after which it is permanently deleted.
- You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting support@sendvyte.com.
Third-Party Services
- Stripe processes all payment information. SendVyte does not store credit card numbers. See Stripe Privacy Policy.
- Web Push notifications are delivered through browser push services (Apple Push Notification Service for Safari/iOS, Firebase Cloud Messaging for Chrome/Android).
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
SendVyte, LLC
Email: support@sendvyte.com
Website: sendvyte.com