Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Shore Lake Dental Website
At Shore Lake Dental, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information obtained through our website. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Collection of Personal Information:
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- We may collect personal information, such as names, contact details, and medical history, when provided voluntarily through online forms, appointment requests, or other means on our website.
2. Use of Personal Information:
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- We use the collected personal information to provide dental services, respond to inquiries or appointment requests, and communicate important updates or promotions related to our practice.
- Personal information may also be used for internal record-keeping, billing purposes, and to improve our services.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information:
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- We do not disclose personal information to third parties without explicit consent, except as required by law or in circumstances necessary to provide dental services (e.g., sharing information with insurance providers).
4. Security:
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- We take reasonable measures to safeguard personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
- Our website may use encryption, secure browsing protocols, firewalls, and other security measures to protect personal information during transmission.
5. Website Analytics and Cookies:
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- Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, gather usage statistics, and analyze trends.
- These technologies may collect non-personal information, such as IP addresses, browser types, and browsing activities. This information is used to improve our website and understand user preferences.
6. External Links:
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- Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
7. Children’s Privacy:
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- Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
8. Updates to Privacy Policy:
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- We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and the revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting.
9. Contact Information:
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- If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us using the provided contact details on our website.