Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March,12 2025
Tuckahoe Family Dentistry (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.tfdva.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site and interact with our services. By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our Site:
a. Personal Information
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you fill out forms on the Site.
- Appointment Information: Details you provide to schedule appointments, including preferred dates and times.
- Payment Information: Billing information for dental services (processed securely by third-party providers; we do not store credit card details).
b. Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Site, referral URLs, and search terms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To provide dental services and process your requests, such as appointment scheduling.
- To respond to your inquiries and improve customer service.
- To send you appointment reminders, notifications, or promotional communications (you can opt-out at any time).
- To maintain the security of the Site and improve its functionality.
- To comply with legal obligations or to protect our legal rights.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us understand how users interact with our Site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website, processing payments, or providing other services on our behalf (e.g., secure payment processors or cloud hosting providers).
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law or in response to legal proceedings.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we have collected about you and request corrections to inaccurate information.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications by following the instructions in the emails or contacting us directly.
- Do Not Track Signals: We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals sent by browsers.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such data.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page, and the “Effective Date” will reflect the date of the most recent change. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: [email protected].
