Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to Sac Kids Dental. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. It also explains your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and relevant California state laws.
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Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information from you:
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Personal Identification Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and social security number.
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Medical Information: Health history, current medications, dental records, insurance information, and any other relevant health information.
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Financial Information: Payment information, billing address, and insurance details.
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Usage Information: Information about how you use our website and services, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
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Providing Dental Services: To provide you with dental care, treatments, and services.
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Billing and Payment: To process your payments, manage billing, and verify insurance information.
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Communication: To communicate with you regarding appointments, treatments, and any other relevant information.
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Compliance and Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements and ensure adherence to HIPAA and other applicable laws.
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Improvement of Services: To improve our services, conduct patient satisfaction surveys, and enhance your experience with our practice.
Sharing Your Information
We understand the importance of keeping your information confidential. Therefore, we adhere to the following principles:
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Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our practice, such as billing services, IT support, and dental labs. These third parties are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.
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Patient Consent: We will share your information with other healthcare providers or entities only with your explicit consent, except in emergencies or when required by law.
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Consumer Marketing: Consumer information is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
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Encryption: Encrypting sensitive data both in transit and at rest.
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Access Controls: Limiting access to your information to authorized personnel only.
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Regular Audits: Conducting regular audits and monitoring of our systems to ensure data integrity and security.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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Access: You have the right to request access to your personal information we hold.
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Correction: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
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Restriction: You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal information in certain circumstances.
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Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
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Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website or through direct communication.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Sac Kids Dental
103 Scripps Dr #15
Sacramento, CA
(916) 929-5534
sackidsdental@gmail.com
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By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for entrusting Sac Kids Dental with your dental care needs.