Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
Oxnard Gentle Dentistry is committed to protecting your personal health information and earning your trust every step of the way.
How We Protect Your Privacy
Oxnard Gentle Dentistry is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal and health information in accordance with applicable laws, including HIPAA.
We take your trust seriously. Every policy and procedure in our practice is designed to keep your information safe, secure, and used only for the purposes you expect.
What Personal Information Do We Collect?
We may collect personal information necessary to provide dental care and related services, including:
- Your full name and contact details
- Phone number and email address
- Appointment details and scheduling history
- Limited health information required for your dental care
This information is used solely for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, and practice-related communications including appointment reminders and important notifications.
What Communications Will I Receive?
If you opt in to receive SMS text messages or emails from us, these communications may include:
- Appointment reminders and confirmations
- Recall or reactivation messages
- Requests to complete required forms prior to your visit
You will only receive messages relevant to your care. We do not send unsolicited marketing or promotional content via SMS.
Who Do We Share Your Information With?
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Information may be shared only with service providers or subcontractors that support our operations (such as messaging or customer service platforms) and only as necessary to deliver our services in compliance with HIPAA.
All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent. This information will not be shared with any third parties.
Your Right to Opt Out
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any of our text messages. You may opt out of emails by using the unsubscribe link included in each message, or by contacting our office directly. We will honor all opt-out requests promptly.
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Questions about this policy? Our team is happy to help.