PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: June 30, 2026
At Smiles for Health, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, communicate with our office, or use our online services.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Table of Contents
- Information We Collect
- How We Use Your Information
- Cookies & Analytics
- Third-Party Services
- Data Security
- Your Privacy Rights
- Children’s Privacy
- Third-Party Websites
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
- Contact Information
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Complete a contact form
- Request an appointment
- Contact our office by phone or email
- Subscribe to updates (if applicable)
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Preferred appointment date
- Insurance information (when voluntarily provided)
- Information you include in your message
We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Website usage statistics
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to appointment requests
- Communicate with you regarding your inquiries
- Verify insurance information when applicable
- Improve our website and patient experience
- Maintain website security
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
3. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our website.
These technologies may include:
- Essential website cookies
- Performance cookies
- Google Analytics or similar website analytics services
Cookies help us improve website performance and provide a better browsing experience.
Most browsers allow you to disable cookies through your browser settings.
4. Third-Party Services
Our website may use trusted third-party providers to operate certain services, including:
- Website hosting
- Appointment request systems
- Contact forms
- Website analytics
- Spam protection
- Email communications
These providers may process limited personal information solely for the purpose of delivering their services and are required to maintain appropriate security safeguards.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information collected through our website.
Although no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, we strive to protect your information using industry-standard security practices.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain website information where legally permitted
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
- Ask questions regarding how your information is used
Please note that healthcare records are subject to federal and California record-retention requirements and may not always be eligible for deletion.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it where appropriate.
8. Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.
The updated version will become effective immediately upon posting to this website.
The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will indicate the latest revision.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.
Smiles for Health
2656 Gateway Road, Suite 145
Carlsbad, CA 92009
United States
Phone: (760) 297-6216
Email: [email protected]
Effective Date: June 30, 2026
