Effective Date: June 8, 2025
Business Name: Florida Dentistry Group
Website: https://floridadentistrygroupinc.com
Email: [email protected]
Address: 115 John F Kennedy Dr, Atlantis, FL 33462
1. Introduction
Florida Dentistry Group (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website https://floridadentistrygroupinc.com or our dental services.
This Policy is designed to be compliant with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users located in the European Union (EU).
2. Who This Policy Applies To
This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals who interact with our website or provide personal information to Florida Dentistry Group, including:
- Patients and their family members
- Visitors to our website
- Subscribers to our email communications
- Individuals requesting information, quotes, or appointments
3. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Full name
- Contact information (email, phone, address)
- Date of birth
- Dental or medical history (if submitted through a form)
- Insurance details
- Preferred language
b. Information We Collect Automatically
- IP address and device type
- Browser and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referral source and session activity
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 9)
4. Legal Bases for Processing Your Data (GDPR)
We only process your personal data when legally permitted. The legal bases may include:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or subscribe to communications
- Contract: To perform requested dental services or appointments
- Legal Obligation: To comply with healthcare, insurance, or regulatory requirements
- Legitimate Interests: For basic analytics, fraud prevention, and service improvements
5. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To schedule and manage dental appointments
- To contact you regarding treatment, reminders, or follow-up care
- To respond to inquiries and provide requested information
- To process insurance or payment plans
- To improve website usability and patient experience
- To send promotional content (with consent only)
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:
- Internal staff and licensed dental professionals
- Secure third-party vendors (e.g., hosting platforms, email systems, payment processors)
- Insurance companies (as necessary for claims)
- Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
All third-party vendors are required to comply with strict confidentiality and data security obligations.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law (e.g., medical recordkeeping obligations). Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct incomplete or inaccurate information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (where legally permissible)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limits on how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to certain uses, such as direct marketing
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where applicable, withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise your rights, email us at: [email protected]
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. You may disable cookies via your browser settings; however, doing so may limit certain website functionality.
10. Data Security
We take appropriate physical, technical, and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
These measures include:
- Encrypted web forms (SSL)
- Secure servers and HIPAA-compliant software
- Role-based staff access and data confidentiality training
11. Children’s Privacy
We provide dental services for children ages 8 and up, but our website is not intended for children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without consent, we will delete it.
12. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your personal data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States. We take all necessary steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in accordance with this policy.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., insurance or financing providers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their respective policies before providing any data.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to check this page regularly.
15. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:
Florida Dentistry Group
115 John F Kennedy Dr
Atlantis, FL 33462
📧 [email protected]