Welcome to Smile Time Dental, where your smile and privacy are our top priorities. Our commitment to safeguarding your personal data is paramount. This Privacy Policy aims to transparently communicate how we manage your data in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), effective as of January 1, 2023, when you interact with our website, engage our online services, or visit our office for a dental procedure.
Information We Collect
At Smile Time Dental, we may collect and process the following data about you:
Provided Information:
This encompasses personal data shared through our online forms, correspondence via email or phone, or during our services utilization. Such information can include your name, address, email, phone number, health information, insurance particulars, and financial details for payment.
Technical Data:
Your visit to our website may allow us to automatically capture certain information like your IP address, browser type, operating system, and specifics about your interaction with our site.
Medical Data:
To offer apt dental care, we collect and manage detailed medical records, which include your dental history, medications, allergies, and other pertinent health-related data.
Sensitive Personal Information (SPI):
In accordance with the CPRA, we may also collect Sensitive Personal Information which includes certain types of data relating to your health, finances, or other protected categories. The handling of SPI will adhere to stricter regulations as stipulated by the CPRA.
How We Use Your Information
Your information is utilized for the following purposes:
- To deliver dental care services and meet our contractual commitments.
- To manage and enhance your browsing experience on our website.
- To adhere to legal and regulatory mandates.
- To communicate effectively regarding your appointments, treatment alternatives, and billing.
Disclosure of Your Information
At Smile Time Dental, your privacy is cherished. We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties, except under the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent.
- When necessary to deliver services, such as sharing health information with other healthcare providers participating in your care.
- To comply with the law or legal processes.
- During organizational structural changes like a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
Additionally, we may share your information in accordance with CPRA’s guidelines on sharing of personal information.
Data Security
Your personal information’s safety is secured through various online and offline security measures. Nonetheless, it is crucial to acknowledge that no data transmission over the internet or wireless network is entirely secure.
Your Rights
You are endowed with specific rights regarding your personal information under the CCPA and CPRA:
- The right to access your data.
- The right to request corrections if data is inaccurate.
- The right to request deletion of your data, under certain conditions.
- The right to object to our use of your data, under certain conditions.
- The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.
- The right to opt-out of automated decision-making processes, if applicable.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Smile Time Dental may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to ensure compliance with the CCPA and CPRA. All modifications will be reflected on this page, complete with an updated revision date. We will notify our users of any significant changes to this policy through email, website notifications, or other appropriate means.
Contact Us
For any inquiries or concerns about our Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please connect with us at (916) 984-0304 or via email at [email protected]
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Last updated: August 2, 2023
