Privacy Policy

Boynton Dental LLC dba Florida Dental Implant Specialists (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described herein.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, address, phone number, email address, and date of birth.
• Health Information: Dental and medical history, treatment records, X-rays, and insurance details, collected and protected in accordance with HIPAA.
• Financial Information: Payment details used solely for billing purposes.
• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookies, collected through standard analytics tools.
• Communications: Any information you provide when contacting us via phone, email, or web forms, including consent to receive text messages.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Schedule appointments and provide dental implant treatment and related services.
• Process payments and verify insurance coverage.
• Communicate with you regarding your care, including appointment reminders and follow-up.
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our website or by phone.
• Improve our website and patient experience through analytics.
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

HIPAA & Protected Health Information

As a dental practice, we are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your Protected Health Information (PHI) is used and disclosed only as permitted by HIPAA, including for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. You have the right to access, amend, and receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI. A full Notice of Privacy Practices is available at our office and upon request.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in limited circumstances:

Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of our website may not function properly as a result. We do not use cookies to collect or store health information.

Data Security

We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we take reasonable steps to secure your data, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to contact us directly for sensitive matters.

Your Rights

• Access & Correction: Request access to or correction of your personal information on file.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by contacting us or following the opt-out instructions in our messages.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and HIPAA retention requirements.
• Complaints: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.