Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 27, 2025
Thank you for visiting preventive.dental (the “Website”), owned and operated by Preventive Dental (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information about you when you use our Website.
Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, patients, and others (“you” or “your”) who access or use our Website. By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
Contact information (name, phone number, email address, or mailing address) if you choose to provide it (for
example, when you fill out a contact form or send us an email).
Appointment information, such as details related to scheduling or requests for information.
Technical Information:
Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on those pages).
Cookies and similar technologies (web beacons, tracking tools) to enhance your experience and gather
analytics. You can typically set your browser to refuse cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Health Information (HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices):
Any Protected Health Information (“PHI”) collected in the course of providing dental services is subject to
our Notice of Privacy Practices under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”). If
you become our patient, we will provide you with our HIPAA-compliant Notice of Privacy Practices explaining
how we safeguard and share PHI.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the collected information for purposes including, but not limited to:
Providing Services: Responding to inquiries, scheduling appointments, or providing dental services.
Communication: Sending appointment reminders, updates, or promotional messages if you have opted in.
Analytics and Improvements: Understanding how users interact with the Website, improving its content, and developing new features.
Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:
Service Providers: Trusted third-party companies who assist in operating our Website, conducting business, or providing services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, scheduling). These providers must keep your information confidential and use it only as requested.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or if necessary to protect our rights, comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred or disclosed as part of that transaction.
Data Retention and Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention: We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law or professional standards.
Your Choices
Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: If you receive marketing or promotional emails from us, you can opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails.
Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some Website features may not function properly without cookies.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
External Links
Our Website may include links to third-party websites that we do not operate or control. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Pennsylvania Residents’ Rights
If you are a Pennsylvania resident, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under state law. If you have questions about your rights or how to exercise them, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy whenever you access our Website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Preventive Dental
2211 Quarry Drive STE E-67
Reading, PA 19609
Phone: +1-610-678-5700