Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 06, 2024.

At Athens Area Pediatric Dentistry, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Submit a contact form or request an appointment

  • Call, email, or otherwise communicate with our office

  • Use our website for inquiries about our services

The information we collect may include:
✔ Personal details (e.g., name, phone number, email, date of birth)
✔ Health-related information provided for scheduling or treatment coordination
✔ Insurance details if submitted for eligibility verification

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

  • Schedule and confirm appointments

  • Communicate with you about treatment and dental care

  • Process payments and verify insurance benefits

  • Improve our website and services

We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. HIPAA Compliance & Patient Privacy

As a healthcare provider, we follow HIPAA regulations to protect the confidentiality of your health information. Your information is:
✔ Stored securely in compliance with healthcare data protection standards
✔ Used only for medical and administrative purposes
✔ Not shared with unauthorized third parties

For a full explanation of your rights under HIPAA, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices, available in our office.

4. Third-Party Services & Security

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., insurance providers, referral partners). We are not responsible for the privacy policies of these third parties.

We take reasonable security measures to protect your data, but no online platform is 100% secure. If you have concerns about submitting sensitive information online, please contact us directly.

5. Your Rights & Contact Information

You have the right to:
✔ Request access to your personal data
✔ Ask us to correct or delete inaccurate information
✔ Limit how we use your information in accordance with HIPAA

If you have questions about our privacy practices or need to update your information, please contact us:

📍 Athens Area Pediatric Dentistry
📍 1091 Park Drive, Suite A, Watkinsville, GA 30677
📞 (706) 769-1994
📧 hello@athensareapediatricdentistry.com