Apex Dental Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At Apex Dental, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website or use our services, and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.
2. Information We Collect and How We Collect It
We may collect several types of information from and about users, including:
- Personal Information: Includes name, address, email, phone number, etc.
- Medical Information: Information related to your dental health and history.
- Usage Information: Details about your interaction with our website or services.
We collect this information:
- Directly from you when you provide it to us.
- Automatically as you navigate through our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us, including any personal information:
- To provide our services.
- To communicate with you about your appointments or treatment.
- For billing and payment processing.
- For any other purpose with your consent.
4. Your Choices About Your Information
You can opt-out of receiving marketing messages from us by following the instructions in those messages.
5. Security
We implement measures designed to protect your personal information from accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted through our website.
6. Patient Rights
1. Access
You have the right to look at or get copies of your health information, with limited exceptions.
Requests must be made in writing, and fees may apply. For full details on accessing your information, please see the contact information at the end of this Notice.
2. Disclosure Accounting
You have the right to receive a list of instances in which we disclosed your health information for specific purposes for the last six years. Additional requests within a 12-month period may incur a fee.
3. Restrictions
You may request additional restrictions on our use or disclosure of your health information.
We are not required to agree but will comply if we do.
4. Alternative Communication
You may request communication about your health information by alternative means or locations. Requests must be in writing and specify the alternative means or location.
5. Amendment
You may request that we amend your health information. Requests must be in writing, explaining why the information should be amended. We may deny your request under certain circumstances.
6. Electronic Notice
If you receive this Notice electronically, you are entitled to receive it in written form.
7. Questions and Complaints
If you want more information about our privacy practices or have questions or concerns, please contact us using the information at the end of this Notice.
Should you have concerns about possible privacy rights violations or disagree with decisions we made regarding your health information, you may file a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
To share information regarding records or treatment information with specific persons, please list their name and relationship.
8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update our privacy policy from time to time. All changes are effective immediately when we post them. Your continued use of our website or services after we make changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Contact Information:
info@apexdentaliowa.com
515-224-1618
