Privacy Policy

This policy explains what information this website collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. It covers smilespotdentistry.com only.

It is not our Notice of Privacy Practices. Health information you give us as a patient is protected separately under HIPAA. You receive that notice at your first visit, and a copy is available at either office on request.

What this site collects

Information you give us

If you contact us through this website, or request an appointment, we receive what you choose to send — typically your name, phone number, email address and the reason for your enquiry. We use it to answer you and to arrange your visit. We do not sell it.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, this one uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site: which pages are read, how people arrive, and which links are used. This tells us about visits, not about identifiable people. Google may set cookies on your device to do this.

You can opt out of Google Analytics entirely using Google’s opt-out browser add-on, or block cookies in your browser settings. The site works normally either way.

Booking and third-party services

Our online booking is handled by an outside provider. When you book, you leave this website and your information is handled under that provider’s own privacy policy. The same applies if you reach us through a directory listing or a social media page.

How long we keep it

Enquiries sent through the website are kept as long as needed to respond and to maintain a record of our correspondence. Analytics data is retained according to the settings in our Google Analytics account. Patient records are kept for the period Florida law requires, and are governed by our HIPAA notice rather than this policy.

How we protect it

This site is served over an encrypted connection, and enquiries reach an access-controlled practice mailbox. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so please do not send detailed medical information through a website form — call us instead.

Children

This website is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If you believe a child has sent us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Your choices

• Ask what information we hold about you, and ask us to correct or delete it
• Opt out of analytics, as described above
• Ask us to stop contacting you at any time

Requests about patient records are handled under our HIPAA notice, which sets out additional rights.

Changes

If this policy changes, the revised version will appear on this page with a new date at the top.

Contact

Questions about this policy can go to [email protected] or (941) 477-1977, or by post to Smile Spot Dentistry, 273 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34285.