Privacy Policy

Akwaaba Clinic is a Direct Primary Care practice operated by Dr. Dennis Kordie, DNP, located at 134 Evergreen Pl, Suite 703, East Orange, NJ 07018. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information through our website (drkordie.com) and related digital services.

For information about how we handle your Protected Health Information (PHI) as a healthcare provider, please see our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

We collect information you provide directly, including:

• Name, email address, and phone number (contact forms, newsletter sign-ups)
• Appointment booking information submitted through third-party services (Zocdoc)
• Messages sent through our contact form

We also collect information automatically through standard web technologies, including:

• IP address and general location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited, time on site, and referring URLs
• Analytics data collected via Google Analytics (if enabled)

We do not collect health information through this website. Clinical information is handled through Spruce Health, a HIPAA-compliant secure messaging platform.

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• Send appointment reminders and practice updates (with your consent)
• Improve our website and understand how visitors use it
• Comply with applicable legal requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Our website and practice use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Zocdoc — appointment scheduling and patient reviews
• Spruce Health — HIPAA-compliant patient messaging and portal
• Google Analytics — anonymous website usage analytics
• Vercel — website hosting and infrastructure

Our website uses cookies for analytics and to remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function correctly.

We retain contact form submissions and inquiry records for up to 24 months, or as required by applicable law. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.

You have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@drkordie.com.

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted with an updated “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance.

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at:
Akwaaba Clinic
134 Evergreen Pl, Suite 703, East Orange, NJ 07018
hello@drkordie.com
(973) 641-8836