Privacy Policy

Introduction

Lonely Seaside Dentist Inc ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our dental practice or use our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, and Social Security number (for insurance purposes).
• Health Information: Medical and dental history, current medications, allergies, treatment records, X-rays, and other clinical data.
• Financial Information: Insurance details, payment card information, and billing records.
• Website Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our dental services
• Process appointments and communicate with you about your care
• Process payments and insurance claims
• Send appointment reminders and follow-up communications
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Improve our website and patient experience

HIPAA Compliance

As a healthcare provider, we comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled in accordance with HIPAA regulations and our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is available at our office upon request.

Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Healthcare providers involved in your care
• Insurance companies for claims processing
• Service providers who assist our operations (under confidentiality agreements)
• Legal authorities when required by law

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and access controls.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal and health information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request restrictions on certain uses of your information
• Receive a copy of your records
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of our website may not function properly without them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: