1. Introduction:
At Canton Valley Dental, the privacy and confidentiality of our users are of paramount importance, much like your oral health. This Privacy Policy aims to clarify the type of information we gather from our website's users, how we utilize it, and the steps we take to ensure its protection.
2. Collecting Information: Taking a Dental Impression
When you visit our website, we gather certain information to enhance your user experience and improve our services. This includes data like your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit, and the time you spend on our site.
Please note, our dental office has its own privacy policy in regards to health information that can be found in the "New Patient Forms" section of the website.
3. Use of Information: Diagnosing for Improvement
The information we collect helps us understand how you use our website. We use this "diagnosis" to improve the website's performance and user experience, much like how we use dental check-ups to improve your oral health.
4. Confidentiality: Our Non-Disclosure Commitment
Just as we're committed to protecting your oral health, we're committed to protecting your personal information. We ensure that the data collected does not go anywhere else, it stays strictly with us. We implement robust measures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
5. Cookies: Not the Kind Dentists Usually Talk About
Our website uses cookies – small files placed on your device – to help analyze web traffic and customize your browsing experience. While cookies enable us to tailor our website to your needs, you can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.
6. Third-party Links: Referrals Outside Our Practice
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Once you use these links to leave our site, we have no control over the other website, much like referring you to a specialist. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide on these sites, as they have their own privacy policies.
7. Updates to the Privacy Policy: Regular Check-ups
Just as dental practices adapt to new technologies and procedures, our privacy policy may change to reflect updates in data protection laws or our own data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage users to regularly check this policy for updates, ensuring you're always informed about how we protect your information.
8. Contact Us: We're Here to Help
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please don't hesitate to contact us. Just like we're always here to answer your dental queries, we're here to address your privacy concerns.