Effective Date: Dec 1, 2024
At SLO SMILES we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our office or use our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all relevant privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from you:
Website Information: When you visit our website, we may collect non-personal information such as IP addresses, browser type, and pages viewed to improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3. How We Protect Your Information
We are committed to maintaining the security and confidentiality of your personal and health information. We implement physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
4. Explicit Non-sharing of Your Information
SLO SMILES is committed to upholding the highest standards of privacy for all personal information collected through our text messaging services. We do not sell, rent, distribute, or trade your personal data to third parties without your explicit consent unless legally required to do so. Any information shared with third parties is exclusively for the purpose of delivering our services to you. We assure you that your data will never be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your personal information in the following situations:
6. Opt-out instructions
If you no longer wish to receive text messages from us, you can opt out at any time by replying with the word ‘STOP’ or ‘UNSUBSCRIBE’ to the number from which you received the message. Upon receiving your request, we will promptly remove you from our messaging list, and you will no longer receive further text communications from us.
7. Your Rights Regarding Your Information
You have the right to:
To exercise these rights, please contact our office at the contact details provided below.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
When you visit our website, we may use cookies or other tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve website functionality. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
9. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external websites, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.
11. Modifications to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the information we maintain about you, please contact us at:
SLO SMILES
878 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-0550
front@slosmiles.com
Acknowledgment
By receiving care from SLO Smiles or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.