Effective Date: [08/15/2024]

Dr. Saeid Badie, DDS (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our dental practices located in Tucson and Oro Valley.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide to us, such as:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Full name, email address, phone number, address, and any other information that identifies you.

• Health Information: Health history, treatment plans, and other health-related information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

• Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing address, and other financial details for processing transactions.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited on our website, collected via cookies or other tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: To schedule appointments, provide dental care, and maintain treatment records at our Tucson and Oro Valley locations.

• Billing & Payments: To process payments and insurance claims.

• Communication: To send you appointment reminders, updates, or information related to your care.

• Marketing: With your consent, send promotional materials, newsletters, or surveys about our services.

• Improving User Experience: To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our website.

• Opt-Out: You can always opt out of receiving text messages by sending “STOP” to our phone number: (520) 201 0111

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Third-Party Service Providers: For billing, customer service, data storage, or other business-related services.

• As Required by Law: When required to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders.

• To Protect Rights and Safety: To enforce our policies or protect the rights, safety, or property of our practice, patients, or others.

4. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your personal data, no security measures are 100% effective, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You may have rights under applicable laws regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information.

• The right to restrict or object to the processing of your data.

• The right to request a copy of your information in a portable format.

7. HIPAA Compliance

We comply with HIPAA regulations regarding the protection of patient health information. We will not use or disclose your health information without your consent, except as allowed by HIPAA and other applicable laws.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated “15/08/2024”

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Dr. Saeid Badie, DDS
Tucson & Oro Valley, AZ
Phone: (520) 201 0111
Email: [email protected]