Privacy Policy
Notice of Privacy Practices
This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how Dignity Dental (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and online services (“Service”). This notice supplements our general Notice of Privacy Practices regarding your protected health information under HIPAA.
By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. We take your privacy seriously and will only use your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy and in compliance with all applicable dental privacy laws and regulations.
Information Collection and Use
To provide you with our dental services and improve your experience with our practice, we may collect certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:
- Name and contact information
- Date of birth
- Dental insurance information
- Dental history
- Appointment preferences
- Emergency contact information
This information is used to:
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Send appointment reminders
- Process insurance claims
- Provide treatment information
- Contact you regarding your dental care
Log Data
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information (“Log Data”) sent by your browser. This may include your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visits, time spent on pages, and other technical statistics. This information helps us improve our website and ensure it works properly on different devices and browsers.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your computer that help improve your browsing experience. We use cookies to:
- Remember your login status (if applicable)
- Understand how you use our website
- Maintain your preferences
- Enhance website security
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our online services may not function properly.
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party services to help operate our dental practice and website, including:
- Dental practice management software
- Online appointment scheduling systems
- Electronic health record systems
- Payment processors
- Website hosting and maintenance providers
These service providers may have access to your Personal Information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your information in compliance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.
Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your Personal Information, including:
- Encryption of data transmission
- Secure servers and networks
- Regular security assessments
- Staff training on privacy and security practices
While we use industry-standard security measures, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
Links to Other Sites
Our website may contain links to other dental resources, health information websites, or insurance providers. These external sites have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies as we are not responsible for their practices.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page and notify patients of significant changes through our usual communication channels. Changes become effective immediately upon posting.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Dignity Dental
Phone: 402-237-1509
Email: support@dignitydentalservices.com
Last updated: October 31, 2024