Privacy Policy for Capital Pediatric Dentistry
At Capital Pediatric Dentistry, we recognize that privacy is important. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we receive and collect when you use our website, as well as some of the steps we take to safeguard information. We hope this will help you make an informed decision about sharing personal information with us.
1. Information Collection
We collect information to provide better services to our patients and website visitors:
Voluntary Information: We collect personal information (such as name, email address, and phone number) that you voluntarily provide through our contact forms, New Patient Registration links, or Medical History forms.
Automatic Information: Like most websites, we receive and store certain types of information whenever you interact with us. This includes cookies and data about your browser and operating system to improve your site experience.
2. Use of Information
The information we collect is used to:
Process your requests for appointments or information.
Improve the content and functionality of our website.
Communicate with you regarding your dental care or the services we offer.
Comply with legal and tax reporting requirements.
3. Patient Health Information (HIPAA)
Please note that personal health information provided for the purposes of dental treatment is also protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). While this website policy covers digital data, your medical records are handled with the highest level of confidentiality as required by federal law.
4. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. We use advanced security plugins and server-level protections to prevent unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law or protect our rights.
6. Protection from Identity Theft
We are committed to protecting your tax and personal records from identity theft. We encourage all patients to protect their Social Security Numbers and be cautious of phishing emails that mimic legitimate businesses. If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from our office, please contact us directly.
7. Your Consent
By using our site, you consent to our website’s Privacy Policy.
8. Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below:
Capital Pediatric Dentistry 920 29th Street Sacramento, CA 95816 Email: hello@capitalpd.com Phone: (916) 476-3972