Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 29, 2026

Thank you for visiting our website. Protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or communicate with our office.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address, if provided
• Appointment requests
• Information you voluntarily submit through forms
• Website usage information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and device information

Please do not submit confidential medical information through website contact forms unless specifically requested.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Schedule and manage appointments
• Provide customer support
• Communicate regarding appointments or requested services
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

SMS/Text Messaging

If you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages, you may receive messages related to appointment scheduling, appointment confirmations, appointment reminders, office updates, and responses to your inquiries.

Message frequency may vary.

Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.

For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at:

Phone: 205-933-2460
Email: douglewis3@me.com

SMS Consent

Your SMS consent is used solely for communications from our dental office.

SMS consent is never shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only when necessary with trusted service providers that assist in operating our practice, including appointment scheduling providers, secure communication providers, website hosting providers, payment processors, and HIPAA-compliant healthcare technology providers.

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

We may also disclose information when required by law.

Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website traffic.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through our website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

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

Phone: 205-933-2460
Email: douglewis3@me.com

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