Bright Smile Family Dentistry
Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This page explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how Bright Smile Family Dentistry (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website, request an appointment, contact us, or use our online forms. It does not replace your rights under applicable privacy laws and is provided for general informational purposes.
Information we collect
Personal information & website usage data
We may collect information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any details you submit through contact or appointment request forms.
We may also collect information automatically when you browse our website, such as device identifiers, browser type, pages viewed, and approximate location derived from IP address. This helps us understand how the site is used and improve performance and accessibility.
We only collect information that helps us respond to your request, provide care, and improve your experience.
Bright Smile Family Dentistry
If you choose to call our office, your phone carrier’s standard practices apply. If you email us, please avoid sending sensitive medical information unless we have specifically requested it through a secure method.
How we use information
Purposes & lawful bases
We use information to respond to messages, schedule and manage appointments, provide customer service, maintain site security, and improve our website and communications.
To provide and manage services
Respond to inquiries, confirm requests, and communicate about appointments and patient resources.
To operate and improve our website
Analyze site usage, troubleshoot issues, prevent fraud, and keep the website reliable and secure.
Cookies & analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure site performance, and understand how visitors interact with our pages. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who help us operate our website and communications (for example, website hosting, analytics, or form processing). These providers are permitted to use information only to perform services for us and are expected to protect it.
Security & retention
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We retain information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your choices
You may request access, correction, or deletion of certain information we hold about you, subject to legal and operational limitations. You can also opt out of non-essential communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions (if provided) or by contacting us.
Children’s privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.
Third-party links
Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.