Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2020

Lake Dental ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, MyLakeDental.com and explains your rights regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect
• Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, address, phone number, email address, and health-related data when you contact us or fill out forms on our website.
• Automatically Collected Data: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect data about your browsing behavior, IP address, device type, and browser for analytical and functional purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information
• For Appointments and Services: We use your personal information to schedule appointments, provide dental services, and maintain accurate patient records.
• For Communication: We may contact you for appointment reminders, treatment plans, and updates related to our services.
For Marketing Purposes: With your consent, we may use your information to send newsletters, promotions, or surveys. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Site Improvements and Analytics: We analyze data to improve our website and enhance user experience.

3. Sharing Your Information
• With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party providers, such as payment processors, website hosting services, and analytics providers, strictly to assist in operating our website and providing services to you.
For Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal requests.
• For Business Transfers: If we undergo a business restructuring, merger, or sale, your information may be transferred as part of that process.
Patient Consent: With your explicit consent, we may share your personal health information with third-party healthcare providers as necessary for your dental care.

4. Protecting Your Information
• Security Measures: We implement industry-standard measures, such as encryption and access controls, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
• Data Retention: We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

5. Your Rights
• Access and Correction: You have the right to access and correct your personal information.
• Deletion and Restriction: You may request deletion or restriction of your information, subject to applicable legal requirements.
• Opt-Out Options: You may opt out of certain uses, such as marketing communications, at any time.

6. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of any such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
• Email: info@mylakedental.com
• Phone: 941-322-7711
• Mail: 9760 State Road 64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212