Privacy Policy for South Strand Dental

Effective Date: 07/01/24

At South Strand Dental, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients' personal and health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our office, use our services, or interact with our website.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: We may collect the following personal information from you:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Home address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Health insurance information

Health Information: To provide you with dental care, we collect health information including:

• Medical history relevant to dental care
• Dental history
• X-rays and diagnostic images
• Treatment plans and records

Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited
• Time and date of visit
• Referral source

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, manage, and improve our dental services
• Communicate with you regarding appointments, treatments, and billing
• Process insurance claims and payments
• Ensure the safety and quality of care
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Your Consent: We may share information with other healthcare providers or third parties with your explicit consent.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as billing and administrative services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal proceedings.
• Health and Safety: We may share information to prevent a serious threat to health or safety.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Secure storage of physical and electronic records
• Access controls to limit information access to authorized personnel
• Regular training for staff on data protection practices

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal and health information
• Request corrections to your information
• Request restrictions on the use or disclosure of your information
• Request an accounting of disclosures of your information
• Revoke consent for information sharing (subject to legal and contractual restrictions)

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

South Strand Dental
1616 Azalea Dr
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
(843) 238-5111
info@southstranddental.com

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.