Privacy Policy
Dr. Orma’s Smile Studio is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website / or use our dental services.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you schedule an appointment, complete forms on our website, or communicate with us. This information may include:
- Personal Identification Information: such as your name, address, phone number, and email address.
- Health Information: as part of your treatment, we collect information related to your dental and medical history, and any other information necessary for your care.
- Payment Information: including card details or other information for billing purposes.
- Usage Data: which includes information about your interactions with our website, IP address, browser type, and other technical information.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide dental services, schedule appointments, and manage patient records.
- To process billing and payment, including insurance claims.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- To communicate with you regarding your appointments, treatment plans, and other health-related information.
- To improve our services and the user experience on our website.
Sharing of Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers that assist us with billing, data storage, IT support, or other administrative tasks.
- With Health Insurers: For billing purposes and to determine eligibility for coverage.
- With Legal Authorities: When required to do so by law or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Despite our efforts, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected individuals and authorities as required by law.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access, correct, or update your information.
- The right to request deletion of certain data, subject to limitations by law.
- The right to object to certain processing practices, such as marketing communications.
Retention of Data
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and as required by law.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental consent. If we become aware of any data collected from children under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our services after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise any of your rights, please feel free to contact us.