Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1 1998

Last Updated: August 11 2025

Premier Dental Associates (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we safeguard it when you visit our website [insert website URL].

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide:

- Name, address, phone number, and email address when you request an appointment or contact us.
- Any details you voluntarily provide through online forms (e.g., patient inquiries, insurance information).

B. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected):

- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
- Pages you visit on our site and the time spent on them.
- This information helps us improve our website and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

- Schedule and confirm dental appointments.
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested information.
- Send important updates related to your dental care or our services.
- Improve our website and marketing efforts.
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and HIPAA requirements.

3. HIPAA Compliance

If you submit personal health information through our website (such as appointment requests, medical history, or insurance details), it will be protected in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We will not share your Protected Health Information (PHI) without your authorization, except as required by law or for your treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only with:
- Authorized staff members to provide dental services.
- Third-party service providers who help operate our website or manage appointments (bound by confidentiality agreements).
- Law enforcement or regulatory agencies when required by law.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance site performance.
- Remember your preferences.
- Measure site traffic and usage patterns.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some site features may not function properly.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal and health information. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to your information.
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and medical record retention requirements.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
 

Premier Dental Associates
8535 Regency Park Blvd, Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 844-5520
office@premierdentalassociates.net