At Desert Lake Family Dentistry, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure your information is protected. By using our website (https://desertlakedental.com/) and our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website, schedule appointments, or communicate with us directly. The types of personal information we collect may include:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Health Information: Dental and medical history, treatment preferences, insurance information
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website (collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies)

2. How We Use Your Information

Desert Lake Family Dentistry uses your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Dental Care: We use your contact and health information to schedule appointments, provide dental treatments, and communicate with you regarding your care.
  • To Enhance Your Experience: We may use technical information to improve our website, customize your experience, and provide relevant content.
  • To Communicate with You: We use your contact information to send appointment reminders, updates, and any necessary communication regarding your dental care.
  • For Legal and Compliance Purposes: We may use your information as required by law or to comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Protect Your Information

At Desert Lake Family Dentistry, we are committed to protecting your personal information. We implement appropriate security measures, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls, to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

4. Sharing Your Information

Desert Lake Family Dentistry does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information with trusted third parties only for the following reasons:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our dental services (e.g., dental labs and billing companies). These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information to perform specific tasks on our behalf.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, property, or safety of Desert Lake Family Dentistry, our patients, or others.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic, remember your preferences, and improve our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and reference. Please be aware that we do not control the privacy practices of these websites, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Desert Lake Family Dentistry is committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take appropriate steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access and Correction: You may request access to your personal information and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
  • Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
  • To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Desert Lake Family Dentistry reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Desert Lake Family Dentistry

10750 W McDowell Rd, Suite B200 Avondale, AZ 85392

Phone: 623-388-5888

Email: [email protected]

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your experience with Desert Lake Family Dentistry is secure and trustworthy.

This document was last updated on 08/31/2024.