Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. It is Dr. Jessica Smith’s policy to respect your privacy and comply with any applicable law and regulation regarding any personal information we may collect about you, including across our website, DrJessicaSmith.com, and other sites we own and operate.

This policy is effective as of 01 January 2026 and was last updated on 01 January 2026.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information we collect includes both information you knowingly and actively provide us when using or participating in any of our services or communications, and any information automatically sent by your devices in the course of accessing our website and services.

LOG DATA

When you visit our website, our servers may automatically log standard data provided by your web browser. This may include your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on each page, and other technical details related to your visit.

Please be aware that while this information may not be personally identifying on its own, it may be possible to combine it with other data to personally identify individual users.

COLLECTION AND USE OF INFORMATION

We may collect personal information from you when you do any of the following:

Use a mobile device or web browser to access our website

Contact us via email, contact forms, social media, or similar technologies

Mention or interact with us on social media

We may collect, hold, use, and disclose information for legitimate business purposes related to operating our practice and responding to inquiries. Personal information will not be further processed in a manner that is incompatible with these purposes.

Please be aware that we may combine information we collect about you with general information or research data we receive from other trusted sources.

HIPAA DISCLAIMER

This website is intended for informational and communication purposes only. Dr. Jessica Smith does not collect, or store protected health information (PHI) through this website. Any information submitted through contact forms, email, or other website features should not include sensitive health information. Clinical care, diagnosis, and treatment discussions occur through appropriate, secure channels in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

SECURITY OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

When we collect and process personal information, and while we retain it, we protect it using commercially acceptable means to prevent loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.

While we strive to protect the personal information you provide to us, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed. We will comply with applicable laws in the event of a data breach.

You are responsible for maintaining the security of any information you share with us through your own devices or accounts.

HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. When personal information is no longer required, we will delete it or anonymize it by removing identifying details.

In some circumstances, we may retain information to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations, or for archiving purposes in the public interest or for statistical purposes.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Personal information we collect may be stored or processed where we or our third-party service providers maintain facilities. These locations may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction.

If personal information is transferred internationally, we will take reasonable steps to ensure it is handled in accordance with applicable laws and this privacy policy.

YOUR RIGHTS AND CONTROLLING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

You have the right to withhold personal information from us, with the understanding that this may affect your experience of our website. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

You may request details of the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if you believe the information is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.

If you previously agreed to receive communications from us, you may opt out at any time. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

If you believe we have breached a relevant data protection law, please contact us with details of your concern. We will investigate and respond in writing. You may also contact a relevant regulatory authority.

LIMITS OF OUR POLICY

Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites and are not responsible for their policies.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. Any updates will be posted at the same link where this policy appears.

Where required by law, we will obtain consent or provide opt-in or opt-out options for new uses of personal information.

CONTACT US

For any questions or concerns regarding your privacy, please contact us at:

Dr. Jessica Smith, Concierge Dentistry

Website: DrJessicaSmith.com

Email: DrJessicaSmithDMD@gmail.com