Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 30, 2024
Practice Name: Strickland Family Dentistry
Location: Sarasota, FL
At Strickland Family Dentistry, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, safeguard, and share your information when you interact with our practice—whether online or in person.
1 Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
When you request an appointment, complete forms, or become a patient, we may collect:
Full name
Date of birth
Address
Phone number
Email address
Insurance details
Emergency contact information
b. Health Information
As a dental practice, we collect medical and dental history and other health‑related information necessary to provide appropriate care. This information is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
c. Website Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Referral source
Date and time of visit
We use this information for analytics and to improve the website experience.
2 How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Schedule, confirm, or modify appointments.
Provide dental care and follow‑up communication.
Process insurance claims and payments.
Send reminders or updates via text message, phone call, or email.
Improve our website and services.
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3 How We Protect Your Information
We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:
Secure servers and encrypted databases
Role‑based access controls for staff
HIPAA‑compliant systems and procedures
Ongoing staff training on data privacy
4 Sharing Information
We may share your information only as necessary:
Dental and medical specialists – with your permission for coordinated care.
Insurance providers – to process claims.
Legal authorities – when required by law.
Service providers – companies that assist with scheduling, billing, or communications (all under confidentiality agreements).
We disclose only the minimum information required to perform the service or meet legal obligations.
SMS Privacy Statement
We will not share your opt‑in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign. We may share your Personal Data, including your SMS opt‑in or consent status, with third parties that help us provide our messaging services, including but not limited to platform providers, phone companies, and any other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages. All of the above categories exclude text‑messaging originator opt‑in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
5 Your Rights
As a patient, you have the right to:
Access your personal and health records.
Request corrections to your information.
Specify preferred communication methods (email, phone, text).
Request a copy of our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
Withdraw consent where applicable.
To exercise these rights, please contact our office directly.
6 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit certain functionalities.
7 External Links
Our website may contain links to third‑party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies independently.
8 Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the updated effective date.