1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and address when you fill out forms on our website or contact us for appointments or inquiries.
- Health Information: In compliance with HIPAA, any health information you provide for scheduling appointments or inquiries about dental services is protected and treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
- Payment Information: We may collect billing and payment details when you make payments for services rendered, either online or at our office.
- Technical Data: We collect data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited on our website for analytics and to improve your user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Scheduling Appointments: To schedule and confirm your appointments with our dental office.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer service or information regarding our services.
- Payment Processing: To process payments for dental services and manage billing.
- Improving Services: To analyze website usage and enhance our services and website performance.
- Marketing: With your consent, we may use your email to send promotional materials, updates, or information about our services.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal and health information. Our website uses secure servers, and all sensitive information is transmitted through Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following cases:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, managing appointments, or processing payments. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law or to comply with a legal process.
- Health Information: We comply with HIPAA regulations to ensure that any health information shared for dental services remains confidential and protected.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit your access to certain features on our website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under this age, we will take appropriate steps to delete it promptly.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to any inaccurate information.
- Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.
- Opt-out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically. The effective date at the top of the policy will indicate when it was last updated.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
The Dental Space
Address: 10880 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston Tx 77070
Phone: 281-317-3333
Email: thedentalspace@houtxdentalgroup.com
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.