Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully. Smile Avenue Family Dentistry ("the Practice") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI).
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to: name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, Social Security number, insurance information, medical and dental history, and treatment records.
How We Use Your Information
We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes: treatment (providing, coordinating, or managing your dental care), payment (billing and collecting payment for services), and healthcare operations (quality improvement, training, and business management activities).
Your Rights
You have the right to: request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI; receive confidential communications; inspect and obtain a copy of your PHI; request amendments to your PHI; receive an accounting of disclosures; and obtain a paper copy of this notice.
Website Data Collection
Our website may collect non-personal information through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies. This includes browser type, device information, pages visited, and referral sources. This information is used to improve our website and services. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Contact Forms
Information submitted through our website contact forms, appointment requests, and consultation forms is transmitted securely and used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and scheduling appointments. This information is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our electronic systems comply with HIPAA security requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Smile Avenue Family Dentistry
9212 Fry Rd #120, Cypress, TX 77433
Phone: (832) 648-1756
Email: privacy@smileavenuedentistry.com
