Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 20, 2024
Proctor Family Dental, PLLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients, website visitors, and users of our services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, [website URL], or interact with us in any other manner. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information from you:
Personal Information: When you schedule an appointment, fill out forms, or contact us through our website, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, insurance information, and any other information necessary to provide dental services.
Health Information: As a dental provider, we may collect health-related information, including your dental history, medications, and treatment details, to provide you with appropriate care.
Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To schedule and manage dental appointments
- To provide you with dental care and related services
- To communicate with you regarding your treatment, appointments, or inquiries
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- To improve the functionality and content of our website
- For internal business purposes, including maintaining records and managing our operations
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with the following parties:
Marketing: Consumer information is not shared with third-parties for marketing purposes.
Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing services, such as scheduling software, payment processing, or IT support. These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Health Insurance Providers: We may share your health information with insurance providers for billing and claims processing.
Legal and Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose your personal or health information to comply with legal obligations or in response to lawful requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a third party as part of that transaction.
How We Protect Your Information
We are committed to protecting the security of your personal and health information. We use administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we take reasonable measures to protect your information, no website or electronic system is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your information:
Access: You may request access to your personal and health information that we hold.
Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required by law.
Marketing Communications: If you receive marketing communications from us, you may opt-out by following the unsubscribe instructions in the communication or by contacting us.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware that we
have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and indicating the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Proctor Family Dental
1000 E. John Rowan Blvd. #101
Bardstown, KY 40004
Phone: (502) 348-2589
Email: proctorfamilydental@gmail.com
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This Privacy Policy complies with federal laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Kentucky state laws regarding patient privacy and data protection.