Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2023

At Lakewood Smiles, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy is designed to provide you with detailed information about how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices.

Information We Collect:

1. Personal Information: We collect personal data that you provide to us, including but not limited to your name, contact information (such as phone number, email address, and mailing address), date of birth, and relevant medical history. This information is essential for delivering dental care tailored to your needs.

2. Appointment Data: When you schedule appointments with us, we record relevant details, such as appointment dates, times, services requested, and treatment provided. This data helps us manage your dental care efficiently.

3. Website Usage Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. We use this data for analytical purposes to enhance your online experience and improve our services.

How We Use Your Information:

1. Dental Care: Your personal and health information is primarily used to provide you with dental care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and oral health maintenance. We may share this information with our dental professionals and associated healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and personalized care.

2. Communications: We use your contact information to communicate with you regarding appointment scheduling, treatment follow-ups, and important updates related to your dental health. You may receive appointment reminders, service notifications, and informational content about our practice.

3. Website Improvement: Website usage information helps us analyze user behavior and preferences, enabling us to make improvements to our online presence. This data helps us provide you with a better browsing experience.

Information Sharing:

We prioritize the security and confidentiality of your personal information. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

1. Dental Care Partners: We may disclose your information to our dental professionals and healthcare partners involved in your treatment to ensure coordinated and effective care.

2. Legal Requirements: We may share your data if required by law, legal processes, or government authorities.

Data Security:

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These security measures include encryption, firewalls, and restricted access to sensitive data.

Your Rights:

You have specific rights concerning your personal information:

1. Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.

2. Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

3. Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data under certain circumstances.

4. Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for specific data processing activities.

5. Objection: You can object to certain data processing activities.

Updates to Privacy Policy:

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Any updates will be posted on our website.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy rights or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@lakewoodsmiles.com. Our team is here to assist you.

By choosing Lakewood Smiles for your dental care, you entrust us with your oral health, and we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and data protection.

Lakewood Smiles
11550 Louetta Rd
Houston, TX 77070