At Balanced Dental, we are committed to safeguarding your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide through our website.

1. Information We Collect
   When you visit our website, register, or fill out forms, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Health information provided for appointments or inquiries.
• Any other details necessary for providing our dental services.

2. How We Use Your Information
   We use the information you provide to:

• Schedule appointments and respond to inquiries.
• Improve our customer service by better responding to your requests and needs.
• Process transactions and deliver the requested services.
• Comply with legal obligations, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements.

3. HIPAA Compliance
   As a healthcare provider, we follow HIPAA guidelines to protect your health information (Protected Health Information or PHI). This means:

• We only use or share PHI as allowed by law or with your explicit consent.
• Access to your health information is limited to authorized personnel.
• We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your PHI.

4. Sharing of Information
   We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to outside parties except:

• When necessary for providing dental services (such as with trusted third parties who assist us in managing the website or handling payment processing).
• When required by law or to enforce our policies or protect our rights and safety.
• We may share non-personally identifiable visitor information for marketing or advertising purposes.

5. Cookies and Analytics
   We may use cookies or third-party analytics tools to improve your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some site functions may be limited if cookies are disabled.
6. Your Rights
   You have the right to:

• Access the information we have collected about you.
• Request corrections or updates to your personal or health information.
• Request that we delete your information, subject to legal obligations.

7. Data Security
   We implement a range of security measures to protect your personal and health information. While we take serious precautions, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure.
8. Third-Party Links
   Occasionally, we may include links to third-party services or products on our website. These third-party sites have independent privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.
9. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
   We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Please check this page for the latest updates.
10. Contact Us
    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Balanced Dental

900 SE Ocean Boulevard, Suite 110-B
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 247-2407
[email protected]