Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Dental Expressions, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy notice describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable regulations.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identification Data: Name, address, phone number, email address.
  • Health Data: Information related to dental treatments and medical cases, as necessary for our services.
  • Images and Visual Content: Photographs, videos, or X-rays, only with your explicit consent.
  • Financial Information: Payment details to process transactions.
  • Technical Information: Browsing data from our website, such as IP addresses and cookies.

Use Of Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and coordinate dental services.
  • To respond to inquiries and quote requests.
  • To showcase success stories (real patient images) on our website or marketing materials, only with your prior authorization.
  • To enhance user experience on our website.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Disclosure Of Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with third parties under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Such as web hosting platforms, marketing services, or payment processors.
  • Regulatory Authorities: When required by law.
  • Explicit Consent: When you authorize us to share specific information, such as images for marketing purposes.

Your Rights Under The CCPA

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

1. Right to Know: You can request details about the categories and sources of personal information we collect.

2. Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal information, except when we are required to retain it for legal or contractual reasons.

3. Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the use of your data for promotional or marketing purposes.

4. Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights under the CCPA.

To exercise any of these rights, you can contact us via:

  • Email: de@mysmile.com
  • Phone: 619-697-6453

Consent For Use Of Images

If you choose to share your image or case for promotional materials, we will request that you sign an explicit consent form. This document will detail:

  • How your images will be used.
  • Your right to revoke consent at any time.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve user experience and analyze website traffic. Below is how we handle this data:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website's core functionality.
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand website performance and improve it.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to provide relevant advertisements and track their effectiveness.

Marketing Cookies: Used to provide relevant advertisements and track their effectiveness.

IP Addresses

An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique identifier assigned to your device when you connect to the internet. We collect IP addresses for the following purposes:

  • To identify general location and analyze trends.
  • To ensure the security of our website and prevent unauthorized access.
  • To assist with website functionality and performance analysis.

IP addresses are only used for analytical and security purposes and are not shared with unauthorized third parties.

Information Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. We implement strict internal processes and security technologies.

IP addresses are only used for analytical and security purposes and are not shared with unauthorized third parties.

Changes To This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice occasionally to reflect changes in legislation or our practices. We will notify you of any significant updates through our website or communication channels.

Contact

  • Dental Expressions
  • Address: 8505 Navajo Road San Diego CA 92119
  • Phone: 619-697-6453
  • Email: de@mysmile.com

Thank you for trusting Dental Expressions. Your privacy is our priority.