Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Taylor Made Smiles of Texas is committed to protecting visitor privacy and has established a Privacy Policy governing how the dental practice collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information. The policy applies to anyone visiting the Taylor Made Smiles of Texas website at taylormadesmilesoftexas.com. Visitors who disagree with the policy's terms should discontinue use of the site immediately.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our Site.

2. HIPAA Notice

This website does not collect, store, or transmit Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Our website contact forms collect general inquiry information only and are processed through a HIPAA-compliant intake system. Clinical information, medical records, and treatment details are managed through our HIPAA-compliant practice management systems and are not processed through this website.

3. Information We Collect

Information you provide voluntarily: When you fill out our contact or appointment request forms, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and the message you provide. We also collect the procedure of interest if you choose to share it.

Automatically collected information: We may use Google Analytics and similar technologies to collect information about your device, browser, pages viewed, and how you interact with our Site. This information is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

Cookies: Our Site may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

4. How We Use Your Information

Taylor Made Smiles of Texas uses collected personal information to respond to inquiries, schedule appointments, provide details about dental services, improve website functionality and user experience, analyze website usage through analytics tools, and comply with applicable laws and regulations. These purposes ensure the practice can deliver effective communication, maintain a well-functioning online presence, and meet all legal obligations related to data handling.

• Respond to your inquiries and schedule appointments
• Provide information about our dental services
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyze website usage through analytics tools
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Information Sharing

Taylor Made Smiles of Texas does not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. The practice may share patient information only in limited circumstances: with service providers who help operate the website and conduct business, such as analytics and intake processing partners bound by confidentiality agreements, or with law enforcement when legally required or necessary to protect the practice's rights.

• Service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting business (such as analytics and intake processing), subject to confidentiality agreements
• Law enforcement or legal proceedings when required by law or to protect our rights

6. Third-Party Services

Taylor Made Smiles of Texas uses Google Analytics to track website usage and a third-party intake processing system to handle contact form submissions. Information collected through Google Analytics is governed by Google's own privacy policy. Visitors should be aware that interacting with the website means data may be shared with these external service providers under their respective privacy terms.

7. Data Security

Taylor Made Smiles of Texas uses commercially reasonable security measures to protect patient information, though no internet-based data transmission method is completely secure. The practice acknowledges it cannot guarantee absolute security of personal information despite implementing protective safeguards. Patients should understand that while strong precautions are in place, some inherent risk exists whenever data is transmitted online.

8. Your Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific privacy rights under the CCPA when interacting with Taylor Made Smiles of Texas. These rights include knowing what personal information the practice collects and how it is used, requesting deletion of personal information, and opting out of personal information sales, though the practice does not sell personal data. Patients face no discrimination for exercising these rights and can contact the practice directly to do so.

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

9. Children's Privacy

Taylor Made Smiles of Texas does not direct its website toward children under 13 years of age and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone in that age group. This policy aligns with federal regulations designed to protect minors online. Parents or guardians who believe a child's information has been collected should contact the practice directly to request its removal.

10. Changes to This Policy

Taylor Made Smiles of Texas reserves the right to update its Privacy Policy at any time. When changes occur, the practice will reflect the revision by updating the "Last updated" date displayed at the top of the policy document. Patients and website visitors should review the policy periodically to stay informed about how Taylor Made Smiles of Texas collects, uses, and protects personal information.

11. Contact Us

Patients and visitors who have questions about the Taylor Made Smiles of Texas Privacy Policy or data practices can reach out directly by contacting the dental office. Taylor Made Smiles of Texas welcomes inquiries related to how personal information is collected, used, stored, or shared, and the practice encourages anyone with privacy concerns to get in touch for prompt assistance and clarification.