Privacy Policy

Learn how we protect your personal and health information in compliance with HIPAA and your privacy rights.

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1st, 2025
Last Updated: August 1st, 2025

South Bay Dental Esthetics ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (www.doctorbodds.com) or engage with our dental services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, phone number, email address, mailing address, insurance details, and health history when you submit a form or book an appointment.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our site.
  • Health Information: Medical history and treatment records submitted through secure forms or patient portals.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and manage dental services
  • Confirm and manage appointments
  • Respond to inquiries and follow up on care
  • Process insurance claims and payments
  • Improve our website and patient experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. HIPAA Compliance

As a healthcare provider, we comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled according to HIPAA regulations and is never shared without your written consent, unless required by law.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your information. We may share your information with:

  • Insurance providers for claim processing
  • Authorized third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors or IT providers) under confidentiality agreements
  • Legal authorities when required to comply with applicable laws

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and tracking technologies (such as the OTTO pixel) to:

  • Analyze website performance
  • Improve content relevance
  • Monitor SEO and digital campaigns

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your personal and health information, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure hosting and firewalls
  • Access controls for sensitive data

Despite our best efforts, no online system is 100% secure. You share information at your own risk.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access or correct your personal information
  • Request restrictions on data use
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services if you believe your rights were violated

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the revised date at the top.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your data:

South Bay Dental Esthetics
553 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste D
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
📞 (310) 318-5442
📧 reception@doctorbodds.com