Introduction
Welcome to Simple Dental! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
We are Simple Dental – Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, located at 25031 Westheimer Pkwy Suite 200, Katy, TX 77494, United States.
Our legal name is Smileology PLLC, and our website address is https://simpledentalkaty.com.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you when you visit our website, make an appointment, or fill out a form. The types of personal information we may collect include your name, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us.
In compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), we also collect and protect Protected Health Information (PHI), which includes any identifiable health information you provide to us.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect from you to provide and improve our services, personalize your experience and communicate with you about our services and promotions. We may also use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Treatment: We may use your PHI to provide you with dental treatment or services. This includes sharing your PHI with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
- Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose your PHI for our healthcare operations, such as quality assessment, training, and administrative purposes.
- Authorization: We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your PHI for purposes other than those listed above or as permitted by law.
Patient Rights
Under HIPAA, you have the following rights regarding your health information:
- Right to Access: You have the right to access and obtain a copy of your health records.
- Right to Request Correction: You have the right to request corrections to your health records if you believe they contain inaccuracies.
- Right to Request Restrictions: You have the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI.
- Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI made by us.
- Right to a Paper Copy of this Privacy Policy: You have the right to receive a paper copy of this Privacy Policy upon request.
Information Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes administrative, physical, and technical safeguards as required by HIPAA.
However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach involving your PHI, we will notify you and the Department of Health and Human Services as required by HIPAA.
Cookies
When you visit our site, we may use cookies to enhance your experience and gather general visitor information. These cookies do not contain personal data and are used for statistical purposes only.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised version will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates or changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at (281) 394-1544.