Website Privacy Policy
Peninsula Family Dental Center
Last Updated: 1/1/2025
Thank you for visiting Peninsula Family Dental Center’s (“we,” “us,” or “our”) website located at https://peninsulafamilydentalcenter.com (the “Site”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our Site, as well as how you can exercise your privacy rights.
1. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our Site and any related online or mobile services, applications, or platforms that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Services”). It does not apply to information collected by us offline or through any other means (for example, via telephone or in person), unless specifically stated otherwise.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue use of the Site.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information from you when you use our Site.
2.1. Personal Information
“Personal information” is information that can be used to identify you, such as:
- Contact details such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Health or medical information you choose to provide in contact forms or messages (if relevant to your inquiry).
2.2. Non-Personal Information
“Non-personal information” is information that by itself cannot be used to identify you. This may include:
- Browser and device information (e.g., your IP address, browser type, device type).
- Information about how you interact with our Site (e.g., the pages you view, the links you click, and the date and time of your visits).
- General location information (e.g., city/state based on your IP address).
3. How We Collect Your Information
We collect information in a variety of ways:
- Directly From You: When you fill out a form on our Site, sign up for our email newsletter, or otherwise communicate with us through the Site.
- Automatically: As you navigate through the Site, we may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect non-personal information.
- From Third Parties: We may receive information about you from third parties that help us operate our website and provide services to you (e.g., analytics providers).
4. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use “cookies” and similar technologies to enhance user experience and improve our Site.
- Cookies: Small text files placed on your computer to store data that can be recalled by a web server.
- Analytics: We may use Google Analytics or other similar tools to collect information about how visitors use our Site. These tools help us understand traffic patterns and know if there are problems with our Site.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly.
5. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for a variety of purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and Services.
- Respond to your inquiries, appointment requests, or other messages you send us.
- Communicate with you about your appointments, updates, or services.
- Send marketing or promotional materials (if you have opted in).
- Personalize your online experience.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of you or others.
If we use your information in any manner not covered by this Privacy Policy, we will disclose such use at the time of collection or obtain your consent.
6. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal information with the following types of third parties or under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with vendors or contractors who assist us in operating our Site or in providing our services to you (e.g., hosting providers, analytics providers, email service providers).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, reorganization, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid legal process or requests (such as subpoenas or court orders).
- To Protect Us or Others: We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, or potential threats to the safety or rights of any person.
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8. Retention of Information
We retain your personal information only as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy (unless otherwise required by law). Once we no longer need to retain your information, we will either securely delete or de-identify it.
9. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Update: You may request to review, correct, or update the personal information you have provided to us.
- Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our marketing emails or newsletters at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature. Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, or have any questions about how we handle your data, please use the contact information provided below.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take the appropriate steps to delete such information.
11. HIPAA and Health Information
Peninsula Family Dental Center may collect or receive certain health-related information about you, which may be protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Any health or medical information shared through our online forms or during communications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. We comply with all applicable federal and state healthcare privacy regulations, including HIPAA, regarding the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI). For more detailed information regarding how we handle PHI, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices available at our office or upon request.
12. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to websites that are not operated or controlled by us. We have no control over, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every website you visit.
13. Location-Specific Provisions (Alaska)
We strive to comply with all applicable state and federal privacy laws and regulations, including those relevant in the state of Alaska. If you are located in Alaska, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information. To learn more or to exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Site and revising the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, wish to request access to or update your personal information, or would like to make a complaint about a possible breach of local privacy laws, please contact us by any of the following means:
- By email: [email protected]
- By visiting this page on our website: https://peninsulafamilydentalcenter.com/contact
- By phone number: (907) 283-9125
- By mail:
Peninsula Family Dental Center
47707 Judy Lynn Ln,
Soldotna, AK 99669
We will do our best to respond promptly to your inquiry and address your concerns in a timely manner.
By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.