Privacy Policy for Centreville Dentistry
At Centreville Dentistry, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our dental practice. We comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the U.S., which governs the handling of patient information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways, including when you visit our office, schedule appointments, or interact with us via our website. The types of information we may collect include:
•Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, and other contact details.
•Medical and Health Information: Dental and medical history, treatment information, and insurance details.
•Billing Information: Credit card numbers, insurance details, and billing addresses.
•Cookies and Analytics: Information collected automatically by our website, such as IP addresses, browser types, and browsing history using cookies and other tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
•To Provide Dental Services: This includes scheduling appointments, diagnosing and treating dental conditions, and communicating with you about your treatment.
•Billing and Payment Processing: We use your information to bill your insurance provider or process payments for services rendered.
•Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, requests, or concerns.
•Marketing: With your consent, we may send you updates about our services, promotions, or events. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
•Website Improvement: We use information collected from cookies to improve the functionality and performance of our website.
3. HIPAA Compliance
As a dental office, we are required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information under HIPAA. We will not disclose your medical information to anyone outside of Centreville Dentistry without your authorization, except as required by law or to provide you with treatment.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
•Service Providers: Such as payment processors, IT service providers, and insurance companies to assist with our operations.
•Health and Legal Authorities: If required by law, or in the event of an emergency to protect the safety and health of our patients.
•Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, sale, or business reorganization, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure storage of medical records and the use of encryption for online transactions.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies help us understand how you use our site, which allows us to improve website performance and functionality. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
•Access and Correction: Request access to your personal information and request corrections if it is inaccurate.
•Data Portability: Obtain a copy of your health information in a structured, machine-readable format.
•Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for marketing communications, you can withdraw it at any time.
•Request Deletion: Under certain circumstances, request that we delete your personal information.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not controlled or operated by Centreville Dentistry. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with your personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The effective date of this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly, and any changes will be posted on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Centreville Dentistry