Foothills Dental Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2025

Privacy Policy for Foothills Dental

‍At Foothills Dental, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is used appropriately. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Data Collection

We collect personal information such as your name, contact information, medical history, insurance details, and payment information when you use our services. This information is used for purposes such as:

• Providing dental care
• Communicating with you regarding appointments
• Processing payments and claims
• Sending appointment reminders, alerts, and other relevant communications
• Marketing communications that you have opted into

2. Data Usage

Your personal data is used solely for the purposes outlined above, including to provide dental care, schedule appointments, process payments, send transactional messages, and communicate any promotional information you have opted into. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Data Sharing and Transfer

We may share your data with third parties only when necessary for services such as:

• Insurance processing
• Payment processing
• Compliance with legal obligations

These third parties are contractually obligated to handle your information with the same level of protection as we do. We do not share your data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Opt-In and Opt-Out Instructions for SMS Messaging

When you provide your mobile phone number to Foothills Dental, you agree to receive SMS communications from us. These messages may include appointment reminders, account notifications, and promotional offers related to your dental care. Message frequency may vary based on your interactions with us.

You may opt-out of receiving SMS communications at any time by texting "STOP" to our messaging number. Once we process your request, you will no longer receive promotional messages from us. You may still receive important service-related communications, such as appointment reminders or account notifications, if applicable.

For further assistance, text "HELP" or contact us via email at foothillsdentalcare@gmail.com.
Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier’s policies.

5. Customer Care

If you have any questions regarding the use of your data or SMS messaging, please contact us at:

• Foothills Dental
  2205 Channing Way
  Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  Phone: 208-529-4484
  Email: foothillsdentalcare@gmail.com
  
  

6. Data Protection

Foothills Dental takes the security of your personal information very seriously. We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or mobile networks can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and you use our services at your own risk.

7. Data Access, Correction, and Deletion

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. If you wish to make changes to your data or if you want to request that we delete any of your information, please contact us at foothillsdentalcare@gmail.com.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. In the event of significant changes, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as sending an email notification or displaying a notice on our website. By continuing to use our services after these changes, you agree to the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for the latest information on our privacy practices.

9. Explicit Non-Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, distribute, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. We may share your data with third parties only for the purpose of delivering the services you have requested (e.g., processing insurance claims, payment transactions). If we are required by law to share your information, we will comply with applicable legal requirements.

10. Contact Us

For any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Foothills Dental
  2205 Channing Way
  Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  Phone: 208-529-4484
  Email: foothillsdentalcare@gmail.com