Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August, 2025
North Fork Dental Care (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with us, including when you submit forms on our website, call, email, or text us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, phone number, email address, and other details you provide when scheduling an appointment, completing a form, or contacting us.
- Health Information: Medical or dental history you provide for treatment purposes.
- Insurance & Payment Information: If shared for billing and claims processing.
- Usage Information: Data about how you use our website, such as IP address, browser type, and visit duration.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Schedule and confirm appointments.
- Provide dental services tailored to your needs.
- Respond to your inquiries.
- Send reminders, updates, or promotional messages.
- Process billing and insurance claims.
- Improve our services and website.
We will never sell your information to third parties.
3. SMS Messaging & Consent
By providing your phone number through our website, forms, or in-office paperwork, you consent to receive SMS messages from us regarding appointments, reminders, updates, or promotions.
- Message Frequency: Varies based on your interaction with us.
- Message & Data Rates: May apply.
- Opt-Out: You can stop receiving messages at any time by replying STOP.
- Help: Reply HELP for assistance.
We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We use reasonable security measures—including HIPAA-compliant systems—to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Only authorized staff have access to your records.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
- With service providers who help us deliver services (e.g., scheduling, communication platforms).
- With insurance providers or specialists, if needed for your care.
- As required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
- With your consent.
We will never sell your personal information.
6. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve performance and user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
North Fork Dental Care
859 S. Yellowstone Hwy., #2901
Rexburg, ID 83440
208-356-3012