Privacy Policy

At Paris Children’s Dentistry, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.parischildrensdentistry.com) or interact with our digital services.

Information We May Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when filling out contact forms or requesting an appointment.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected automatically as you navigate our site.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Respond to your inquiries and appointment requests.
• Provide customer support and communicate with you about our services.
• Improve our website’s functionality, user experience, and overall performance.
• Send administrative or important practice updates.

Sensitive or Medical Information

Our standard website contact forms are designed for general inquiries only. Please do not submit sensitive medical information, Social Security numbers, or detailed health histories through our website forms. Medical and dental information should be provided securely in person, via our secure patient portal, or over the phone.

HIPAA and Patient Health Information

As a healthcare provider, the protection of your Protected Health Information (PHI) is governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). For detailed information on how we handle your medical records and PHI, please refer to our official HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

View Our Notice of Privacy Practices

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use “cookies” (small data files stored on your device) and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. We use these tools to analyze site traffic, understand user behavior, and optimize our content. You can choose to disable cookies through your web browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.

Third-Party Services

We may utilize third-party service providers to help us operate our website, manage appointment scheduling, or analyze website performance. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information only when required by law, to protect our rights, or to comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the personal information submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

While our dental practice is dedicated to children, our website is intended for use by parents and legal guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through our website. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information online without parental consent, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

Your Privacy Choices

You have the right to opt-out of receiving future promotional communications from us. If you wish to update your contact preferences or request that we delete your non-medical personal information from our website records, 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, technologies, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Paris Children’s Dentistry website. It does not replace the practice’s HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.