Maintain Your Smile Dental (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, maintainyoursmile.com (the “Site”), how we use and disclose it, and the choices you have.
Information we collect
Information you provide. We collect the information you choose to give us, such as when you request an appointment or contact us. This may include your name, phone number, email address, and any details you decide to share about your dental care.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser and device type, operating system, referring pages, and how you use the Site. This information is used mainly to keep the Site secure and working properly and for aggregate analytics.
Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our pages. Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through their settings.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to respond to your requests, schedule and manage appointments, communicate with you about your care, operate and improve the Site, and meet our legal obligations. We do not sell your personal information.
Protected health information and HIPAA
Any health information you provide is handled in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). For details on how we may use and disclose your protected health information and your related rights, please see our Notice of Privacy Practices.
How we share information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only as needed to provide care, with service providers who help us operate the Site and our practice under appropriate confidentiality obligations, to comply with the law or a valid legal request, or to protect the rights and safety of our patients, our team, and the public. If our practice is ever involved in a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction consistent with this policy.
How long we keep information
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, such as for tax, accounting, or recordkeeping requirements. When we no longer need the information, we delete or de-identify it, or securely isolate it if deletion is not immediately possible.
Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 through the Site. If you believe a child has provided us information through the Site, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
Your choices and rights
You may request to review, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you, and you may opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in those emails or by contacting us. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under state or other applicable law. To make a request, contact us using the details below.
Do Not Track. Because there is no common industry standard for how to respond to browser Do Not Track signals, the Site does not currently respond to them. If a standard is adopted, we will update this policy accordingly.
Data security
We use reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect your information. No website or method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, however, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above and post the current version on this page.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a request, please contact our Privacy Administrator:
Maintain Your Smile DentalAttn: Privacy Administrator
1110 S Mulford Rd
Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: (815) 398-3879
