Privacy policy

Privacy Policy of Ian Smith DMD

Thank you for choosing Ian Smith DMD for your dental care needs. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we receive from our patients and website visitors.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Name, address, telephone number, and email address
Date of birth and gender
Dental insurance information and policy details
Medical and dental history
Treatment records and photographs
Payment information

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SMS COMMUNICATION AND OPT-IN POLICY

We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign.

We may share your Personal Data, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, with third parties that help us provide our messaging services including but not limited to platform providers, phone companies, and any other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages.

All of the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

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DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your use of certain website features.

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CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Privacy Policy.

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HIPAA NOTICE

This Privacy Policy is in addition to our Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes how we may use and disclose your protected health information as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). You can request a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices at our office or find it on our website.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our dental services
To process payments and send billing information
To communicate with you about appointments, treatment, and services
To send health reminders, special offers, and newsletters (with your consent)
To improve our website functionality and user experience
To comply with legal obligations and industry regulations

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DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your personal information with:

Healthcare providers and specialists involved in your treatment
Insurance companies and other third parties for payment purposes
Business associates who provide services on our behalf (billing, software, etc.)
Legal authorities, when required by law or to protect our rights

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

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YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

The right to access your personal information
The right to correct inaccurate information
The right to request the deletion of your information
The right to restrict or object to processing
The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

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THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

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YOUR CONSENT

By using our services or providing us with your information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

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CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:- iansmithdmdstaff@gmail.com..