Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Fogel Family Dentistry respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you may provide when visiting our website, contacting our office, requesting an appointment, or using online forms.
This policy applies to information collected through our website. It does not replace our official Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how protected health information may be used and disclosed under applicable health privacy laws.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including:
Name
Phone number
Email address
Appointment request details
Message or inquiry details
Patient form information, if submitted online
Billing or payment-related inquiry details, if applicable
We may also collect general website usage information, such as browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on the website, and how visitors find our website.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected through our website to:
Respond to questions or appointment requests
Contact you about scheduling or patient-related inquiries
Provide access to patient forms or payment information
Improve our website, services, and patient experience
Maintain website security and performance
Support general business and administrative needs
We do not sell personal information submitted through our website.
Online Forms
Our website may provide downloadable patient forms and/or online form submission options. Information submitted through online forms may be used to help our team prepare for your visit, respond to your request, or support patient care and administrative processes.
Please avoid submitting urgent medical or dental concerns through the website. For urgent matters, call our office directly.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the overall website experience.
These tools may collect general information such as:
Pages viewed
Device and browser type
Approximate location based on IP address
Referral source
Website interactions
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party tools or links, such as:
Online form platforms
Payment portals
Scheduling tools
Website analytics
Embedded maps
Social media links
Review platforms
These third-party websites and services may have their own privacy policies. Fogel Family Dentistry is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
How We Protect Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect information submitted through our website. However, no website, email, or online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Please do not submit highly sensitive information through general website contact forms unless the form is specifically designed for secure patient communication.
Sharing of Information
We may share information when necessary to:
Respond to your request
Operate our website and related tools
Work with trusted service providers
Comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations
Protect the rights, safety, or security of our practice, patients, website, or others
We do not sell or rent personal information submitted through our website.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the website without appropriate consent.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information submitted through our website is handled, please contact us: