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Alligator Smiles Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is provided as a general description of how Alligator Smiles Dentistry ("we," "us," "our," or "the Practice") collects, uses, and protects information from visitors to our website and patients of our practice. This document does not constitute legal advice. Because dental and medical practices are subject to specific requirements under HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and Florida law, we recommend having this policy reviewed by an attorney familiar with healthcare privacy law before publishing it, to confirm it accurately reflects your practice's actual data practices and meets all applicable legal requirements.

Privacy Policy - the basics

Our Commitment to Your Privacy
 

Alligator Smiles Dentistry is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and patients. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
 

Information We Collect
 

Website Information. When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, typically through cookies or similar tracking technologies.
 

Contact and Appointment Information. When you contact us, request an appointment, or fill out a form on our website, we may collect your name, phone number, email address, and mailing address.
 

Patient Health Information. As a dental practice, we collect protected health information (PHI) necessary to provide dental care, including medical and dental history, insurance information, treatment records, x-rays, and billing information. This information is collected and used in accordance with HIPAA and is also governed by our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to all patients and available at our office.
 

Patient Portal Information. Patients who use our online patient portal (powered by Curve Connex) may create login credentials and access appointment, billing, and treatment information through that portal. Use of the portal is subject to Curve Connex's own privacy and security practices in addition to ours.
 

How We Use Your Information
 

We use the information we collect to:

  • Schedule and manage appointments

  • Provide dental treatment and follow-up care

  • Process insurance claims and billing

  • Communicate with you about appointments, treatment, and account matters

  • Respond to inquiries submitted through our website

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
     

How We Share Your Information
 

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Dental insurance providers, to process claims and verify coverage

  • Business associates and service providers, such as our patient portal provider (Curve Connex), billing services, and IT support, who are bound by confidentiality obligations

  • Other healthcare providers, when necessary for your care, such as referrals to a specialist

  • Legal or regulatory authorities, when required by law
     

Data Security
 

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information we collect, both on our website and in our patient records systems. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
 

Your Rights
 

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or a copy of your personal or health information, and to request restrictions on how it is used or disclosed. Patients may exercise these rights, including rights under HIPAA regarding their health records, by contacting our office directly. Requests regarding health records are handled according to our Notice of Privacy Practices.
 

Children's Information
 

We may collect information about minor patients as part of providing dental care, with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website without parental involvement.
 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
 

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve site functionality and understand how visitors use our site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect certain website features.
 

Changes to This Policy
 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
 

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Alligator Smiles Dentistry Leesburg, FL Open Monday–Thursday

352-787-3789 

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