Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Weston Dental Care (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at westondental.com or contact us through our online forms.

As a dental practice, we are also subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your protected health information (PHI) collected during the course of your dental care is governed separately by our Notice of Privacy Practices, which you receive at your first visit.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information through our website:

• Contact information: Name, email address, phone number
• Appointment request information: Preferred dates/times, service of interest, patient type (new or existing)
• Address information: If provided voluntarily through our booking form
• Communications: Any messages or comments you submit through our contact form
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type (collected automatically via standard web analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and appointment requests
• Confirm and manage appointments
• Send you information you have requested about our services
• Improve our website and patient experience
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Email service providers: We use Resend to deliver appointment request and contact form emails to our staff. Your submitted information is transmitted securely.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.

We do not share your personal information with any other third parties without your explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use standard web technologies such as cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. These tools collect anonymous, aggregated data and do not identify you personally. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (where legally permissible)
• Opt out of any future communications from us

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@westondental.com.

8. HIPAA Notice

Information submitted through our website contact and booking forms is used solely to schedule appointments and respond to inquiries. It is not considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA until you become a patient. Your clinical health information collected during dental treatment is governed by our separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices provided at your first appointment.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through our website, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: