Privacy Policy for St. Marks Painless Dental

Effective Date: 11/1/2024

At St. Marks Painless Dental, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website stmarkspainlessdental.com. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in the following ways:

a. Personal Identification Information
When you visit our website or contact us through forms (e.g., appointment request, contact us page), we may collect personal information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Address
  • Date of birth
  • Insurance details (if applicable)

b. Health Information
If you provide any health-related information, such as medical history or treatment preferences, we will only collect and process this information as needed for your treatment, in accordance with privacy laws such as HIPAA.

c. Payment Information
If you make payments or request billing services, we may collect payment information (e.g., credit card details) via secure payment processing systems. We do not store credit card numbers or financial information on our servers.

d. Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and browsing activity on our website through cookies and other tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our dental services, including scheduling appointments and providing patient care.
  • To communicate with you regarding your treatment, appointments, billing, and updates.
  • To process payments and insurance claims.
  • To improve the functionality and security of our website.
  • To send you marketing materials, newsletters, or other promotional content (you can opt-out at any time).
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following cases:

  • With third-party service providers: We may use third-party vendors for services such as payment processing, email communication, website analytics, and other administrative services. These providers are obligated to protect your data and only use it for the purposes outlined in this policy.
  • For legal compliance: We may share your information if required by law, such as for complying with subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.
  • With business partners: In certain situations, we may share your data with partners for joint marketing purposes, subject to your consent.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Security of Your Information

We take the protection of your personal data seriously and implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure server protocols, to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee complete security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or contacting us directly.
  • Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a commonly used format for transfer to another provider.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These tools help us understand your preferences, analyze traffic patterns, and improve our content.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version on our website with an updated effective date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

St. Marks Painless Dental
Email: gpiser@stmarkspainlessdental.com
Phone: (718) 778-3283
Address: 813 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225