Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/2025
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Dr. Z Smiles ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide. By using our website or providing your information, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from you:
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a. Personal Information:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Address
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Date of birth
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Health-related information (e.g., dental records or inquiries)
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b. Non-Personal Information:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on our site)
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c. Financial Information:
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Payment details when you make purchases for dental services.
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d. Communication Preferences:
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Your consent to receive marketing communications, including emails, text messages, and phone calls.
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e. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. For more information, refer to our Cookie Policy.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Schedule and manage your appointments.
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Respond to inquiries or requests.
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Send appointment reminders and follow-up communications.
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Provide marketing materials, promotions, and updates.
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Process payments for services rendered.
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Improve our website and services.
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
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3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
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Service Providers: To help us deliver services, such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, and website hosting services.
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Business Partners: For promotional activities or events we believe may interest you.
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Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or to protect our rights and property.
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4. Marketing Communications
By submitting your contact information on our website or forms, you agree to receive marketing communications, including emails, text messages, and phone calls. These communications may include:
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Updates on our services.
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Special promotions or discounts.
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Testimonials and success stories from other patients.
You can opt out of marketing communications anytime by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails, replying "STOP" to text messages, or contacting us directly at pines@dr-zsmiles.com.
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5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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Access: Request a copy of the information we have about you.
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Correction: Request corrections to your personal information.
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Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
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Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a commonly used electronic format.
To exercise these rights, please get in touch with us at pines@dr-zsmiles.com.
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6. Security of Your Information
We use appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
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8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children without parental consent. Contact us immediately if you believe we have collected information from a child.
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9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
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Analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our website's functionality and design.
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Remember your preferences and settings during and across visits.
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Deliver personalized content and advertisements relevant to your interests.
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Types of Cookies We Use
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Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the basic functioning of our website, such as enabling secure login and navigation.
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Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website to help us improve user experience.
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Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language or region settings, for a customized browsing experience.
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Advertising Cookies: Track browsing habits to deliver targeted advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
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Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
For more details about how we use cookies and similar technologies, please get in touch with us at pines@dr-zsmiles.com
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10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Effective Date" at the top of this policy will indicate the latest revision date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
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11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please get in touch with us:
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Dr. Z Smiles
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Address: 15833 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
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Phone: 954-443-3030
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Email: pines@drzsmiles.com
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By using our website or providing your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.