Privacy Policy
‍Salinas Endodontics respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us through our website, communications, and other interactions with our practice.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information obtained through our website and electronic communications. This Privacy Policy is separate from our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes how we may use and disclose protected health information ("PHI").

‍Information We Collect
‍We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Name
Email address
Telephone or mobile phone number
Appointment-related information
Information submitted through website forms
Insurance or referral information
Communications you send to our practice
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We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring website, pages visited, and general website usage information.

‍How We Use Your Information
‍We may use information we collect to:
Respond to questions or requests
Schedule, confirm, or manage appointments
Communicate regarding your care or our services
Send appointment reminders and other practice-related communications
Verify insurance or referral information
Improve our website and services
Maintain the security and functionality of our website
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

‍SMS and Text Messaging
‍If you provide your mobile telephone number and consent to receive text messages from Salinas Endodontics, we may send you text messages related to your interactions with our practice. Messages may include appointment confirmations, appointment reminders, scheduling communications, follow-up communications, and other practice-related information.
‍Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
‍You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to a message. You may reply HELP for assistance or contact our office directly.Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving treatment or purchasing any goods or services from Salinas Endodontics.

‍Mobile Information Non-Sharing Statement
Mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in data, and SMS consent will not be sold, rented, shared, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
‍We may disclose information to service providers that assist us in delivering text messages or operating our communications systems, solely as necessary to provide those services and subject to appropriate confidentiality and privacy protections.SMS opt-in consent and related mobile information will not be shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

‍Sharing of Information
‍We do not sell personal information collected through our website.
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
Service providers that assist us in operating our website, scheduling systems, communications systems, or other business functions;
Healthcare providers or other parties involved in your care when permitted or required by law;
Insurance companies or other payors when appropriate;
Government agencies, regulators, law enforcement, or other parties when required by law; or
Protect the rights, safety, security, or property of Salinas Endodontics, our patients, or others.
Where information constitutes protected health information, its use and disclosure are governed by applicable healthcare privacy laws and our Notice of Privacy Practices.

‍Cookies and Website Technologies
‍Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to help operate the website, understand website usage, improve performance, and provide a better user experience.You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of portions of the website.

‍Third-Party Services and Links
‍Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services. Salinas Endodontics is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services that we do not control.We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third parties before providing them with personal information.
‍Security
‍We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.However, no website, email system, text messaging system, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
‍Children's Privacy
‍Our website is not intended to independently solicit personal information from children. Information concerning a minor patient should be submitted by or with the authorization of the minor's parent, legal guardian, or other authorized representative as appropriate.
‍Your Choices
‍You may contact us to request that we update or correct information you have provided through our website.You may unsubscribe from text messages by replying STOP to a text message. You may also contact our office regarding your communication preferences.

‍Changes to This Privacy Policy
‍We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, services, or applicable law. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.Contact UsIf you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
‍Salinas Endodontics at 831-783-3131 or frontdesk@salinasendodontics.com