Effective Date: September 15, 2026
Texas Traveling Dentist (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Practice”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when you visit or interact with our website, texastravelingdentist.com (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you may have regarding your information.
By using our Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our Website, contact us, request an appointment, or communicate with our team.
This information may include:
- Your name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Appointment preferences
- Information you provide when requesting dental services
- Messages or inquiries submitted through our contact or appointment forms
- Any other information you voluntarily provide to us
Please do not submit sensitive medical information through a general website contact form unless specifically requested through a secure communication method provided by our Practice.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
- General website usage information
This information may be used for website functionality, security, analytics, and improving our online services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your questions, requests, and inquiries
- Schedule or confirm dental appointments
- Communicate with you about requested services
- Provide information about our dental services
- Improve our Website and user experience
- Maintain the security and functionality of our Website
- Understand website traffic and usage patterns
- Send administrative or service-related communications
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We will not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Dental and Health Information
Information relating to your dental care or health may be subject to additional privacy protections under applicable federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), where applicable.
Our use and disclosure of protected health information, when applicable, is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable law.
The Website itself should not be used to transmit sensitive medical information unless a secure method specifically provided by the Practice is used.
4. Appointment and Contact Forms
If you submit an appointment request, contact form, or other inquiry through the Website, the information you provide may be used by our team to contact you and respond to your request.
Submitting an appointment request does not necessarily mean that an appointment has been confirmed. Our team may contact you to confirm availability, appointment details, or additional information.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the Website.
Cookies may be used for purposes such as:
- Website functionality
- Remembering preferences
- Website analytics
- Performance monitoring
- Security
- Marketing or advertising, where applicable
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or limit cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect some Website functionality.
6. Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help us understand Website traffic, improve performance, manage communications, schedule appointments, or provide other Website functionality.
These providers may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
Examples may include website analytics, appointment scheduling, hosting, security, email communication, advertising, or other technology services.
We do not control the privacy practices of third-party services and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
7. How We Share Information
We may share information when reasonably necessary to operate our business and provide requested services.
Information may be shared with:
- Service providers who support our Website or business operations
- Appointment scheduling or communication providers
- Website hosting and security providers
- Analytics providers
- Professional advisers
- Government authorities or law enforcement when required by law
We may also disclose information when necessary to protect our rights, property, safety, users, or the public, or to comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
8. Communications
If you provide your phone number or email address, we may use it to respond to your inquiry, communicate regarding an appointment, or provide information related to services you have requested.
Where required by law, we will obtain appropriate consent before sending marketing communications.
You may request to stop receiving non-essential communications by contacting us or using an available unsubscribe option.
Please note that opting out of marketing communications does not prevent us from sending necessary administrative or appointment-related communications.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
For this reason, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the Website.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, provide services, maintain business records, resolve disputes, comply with legal obligations, and enforce our agreements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us through the Website without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can review and, where appropriate, delete the information.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
These third-party websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.
13. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:
- Request access to certain personal information we maintain about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information, where legally permitted
- Opt out of certain marketing communications
- Ask questions about how your information is collected or used
Some information may be retained when required or permitted by law.
To exercise an applicable privacy right or ask a privacy-related question, please contact us using the information below.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Texas Traveling Dentist
Phone: (989) 423-4811
Email: connect@texastravelingdentist.com
For questions regarding your dental or protected health information, please contact the Practice directly.
Important: This Privacy Policy is intended for website use and should be reviewed by the Practice’s legal coun