PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy
March 10, 2025
Cosby Endodontics (DBA Grand Valley Endodontics) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Website"). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, do not use our Website.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide
- Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you:
- Request an appointment
- Submit a contact form
- Request information or services
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we do not collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages you visit and the time spent on the Website
- Referring website URLs
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We do not use cookies, web beacons, or similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage dental services
- To respond to inquiries and schedule appointments
- To send important updates or reminders (you may opt-out of these communications)
- To analyze Website performance and improve our services
- To comply with legal or regulatory requirements
- **SMS Communications:**
We may send appointment reminders, confirmations, and other communications via SMS to the phone number you provide. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying “STOP” to any SMS message or contacting us directly.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- **For Legal Compliance:** We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our practice, patients, or others.
- **With Your Consent:** We may share information for other purposes if you provide explicit consent.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
5. Retention of Information
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal obligations.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Accessing the personal information we have about you
- Requesting corrections or updates to your information
- Requesting deletion of your information (subject to legal or contractual obligations)
- Opting out of marketing communications or SMS messages
To exercise these rights, please contact us at endo@grandvalleyendo.com
7. HIPAA Compliance
As a dental practice, we comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure the privacy of your protected health information (PHI). For more information on how we handle your PHI, please review our [HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective upon posting. Please review this page periodically for updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Grand Valley Endodontics
2530 N 8th Street, Suite 104
Grand Junction CO 81505
(970) 243-7392