Privacy policy.
At Watsontown Dental, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, submit forms, or interact with our online services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our site:
Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and any details submitted through our contact forms.
Usage Information: including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring websites. This is typically collected through cookies and tracking tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
Improve our website experience and services
Communicate with you about your dental care (with your consent)
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. HIPAA Compliance
Watsontown Dental complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Any medical or health-related information submitted through secure channels (e.g., patient portals, appointment requests) is handled in accordance with HIPAA privacy and security standards.
Please do not submit sensitive health information through unencrypted forms or email.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and third-party tools (like Google Analytics) to improve website functionality and understand visitor behavior. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect how the site functions.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we encourage you to contact us directly for sensitive matters.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., social media, review platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
7. Your Choices
You can:
Request a copy of the personal data we’ve collected about you
Ask us to update or delete your information
Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To make a request, contact us using the information below.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Watsontown Dental
151 Main Street
Watsontown, PA 17777
Phone: (570) 538-5533
Email: office@watsontowndental.com
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated effective date.