Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Merry Dental, P.C. (“Merry Dental, P.C.,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, protects, and discloses information when you visit merrydentalpc.com, submit information through our Website, communicate with us, or use services available through the Website.

By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect Personal Information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Telephone or mobile phone number
• Information submitted through contact or consultation forms
• Appointment or consultation information
• Communications you send to us
• SMS/text messaging opt-in and consent information

We may also automatically collect certain information regarding your use of the Website, including your IP address, browser, device information, pages visited, referring pages, and other usage information.

How We Collect Information

Information may be collected when you:

• Submit a website contact or consultation form.
• Request an appointment or consultation.
• Communicate with us by telephone or email.
• Opt in to receive SMS or text messages.
• Otherwise voluntarily provide information to Merry Dental, P.C..
• Use or interact with the Website.

We may also receive information from service providers used to operate the Website and provide services on our behalf.

How We Use Your Information

We may use Personal Information to:

• Respond to inquiries.
• Process consultation and appointment requests.
• Communicate with you regarding our services.
• Send appointment confirmations, reminders, and related communications.
• Provide customer and patient support.
• Send SMS/text messages when you have opted in to receive them.
• Provide information, promotions, or updates in accordance with your communication preferences.
• Operate, maintain, secure, and improve our Website and services.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

SMS and Text Messaging

If you provide your mobile number and consent to receive SMS or text messages, Merry Dental, P.C. may use your number to send communications regarding our services, promotions, updates, inquiries, consultation requests, appointments, reminders, and other communications associated with our services.

Consent to receive marketing messages is not required as a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to a message. After submitting a STOP request, you will receive a confirmation message that you have been unsubscribed.

If you want to receive SMS messages again after opting out, you may opt in again using an available opt-in method.

For assistance with the messaging program, reply HELP or contact Merry Dental, P.C. directly.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Mobile Information and SMS Consent

We do not share your phone number or opt-in consent with third parties unless we have received your express written consent to do so.

All categories of information sharing described in this Privacy Policy exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent. This information will not be shared with any third parties, excluding aggregators and providers of the text messaging services.

Merry Dental, P.C. does not sell or rent mobile telephone numbers or SMS opt-in consent information.

How We Share Personal Information

We may share Personal Information with service providers that perform services on our behalf, including providers supporting website hosting, communications, information technology, analytics, scheduling, and other business operations.

These providers may receive Personal Information only as reasonably necessary to perform services for Merry Dental, P.C..

We may also disclose Personal Information:

• When required by applicable law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
• When reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of Merry Dental, P.C., our patients, Website users, or others.
• With your consent or at your direction.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale, or other transfer involving all or part of our organization or assets.

The foregoing sharing provisions do not alter the restrictions applicable to text messaging originator opt-in data and consent described in the Mobile Information and SMS Consent section above.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect Personal Information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

No method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain Personal Information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to satisfy applicable legal, regulatory, accounting, operational, and recordkeeping requirements.

Information concerning SMS consent, opt-outs, and messaging preferences may be retained as necessary to document and honor those preferences and satisfy applicable requirements.

Cookies and Usage Information

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide Website functionality, remember preferences, analyze Website traffic and performance, and improve our services.

Your browser may allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Certain portions of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information online directly from children under 13 without appropriate authorization.

If we become aware that Personal Information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to delete the information.

Where a jurisdiction imposes a higher minimum age for the collection of Personal Information, we comply with applicable requirements.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have certain rights concerning their Personal Information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended.

Subject to applicable exceptions, these may include rights to:

• Know the categories of Personal Information collected.
• Know the categories of sources from which Personal Information was collected.
• Know the business or commercial purposes for collecting Personal Information.
• Know the categories of third parties to whom Personal Information is disclosed.
• Request access to certain Personal Information.
• Request correction or deletion of certain Personal Information.
• Exercise applicable privacy rights without unlawful discrimination.

Merry Dental, P.C. does not sell Personal Information for monetary compensation.

Applicable privacy requests may be submitted by contacting Merry Dental, P.C. using the contact information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Website may contain links to websites and services operated by third parties. Merry Dental, P.C. is not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or data practices of third-party websites or services.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies applicable to any third-party websites or services you use.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our SMS/text messaging program, contact:

Merry Dental, P.C.