HIPAA Compliance & Privacy Disclosure

Lysette Gonzalez dental office values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal and health-related information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website (www.cutlerbaydetal.com), contact us, or request dental services.

Our office complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI).

We may use and disclose your health information for purposes of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. This includes sharing information with dental specialists, insurance providers, laboratories, or other healthcare professionals involved in your care.

We will not use or disclose your protected health information for any purpose not described in this notice without your written authorization, except as permitted or required by law.

You have the right to:

• Request access to your medical and dental records

• Request corrections to your records

• Request confidential communications

• Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures

• Receive a copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices

Information We Collect

Personal Information: Name, phone number, email address, and details you provide via contact forms, appointment requests, or phone calls.

Health Information: Limited health-related details you may provide when scheduling an appointment or asking about dental treatments.

Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device details, and pages visited, collected through cookies and analytics.

How We Use Your Information

To schedule appointments, respond to inquiries, and provide requested services.

To process billing and payment transactions.

To improve our website and enhance patient experience.

For marketing communications (with consent).

To comply with HIPAA and other applicable laws regarding patient health information.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your information. We may share it only with authorized staff and service providers directly involved in your care or payment processing.

Technology partners (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law.

Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to enhance performance and measure traffic. These tools do not access your PHI.

Security: We use technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect both personal and health-related information. However, no system can guarantee 100% security.

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We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information and to provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.

If you have questions about this notice or your privacy rights, please contact us at 305-256-1303.