Effective Date: August 28th, 2025
Holly Dental Associates (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal and health information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.hollydental.com, contact us, or become a patient at our practice.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website or use our services, we may collect:
Personal Information: such as your name, phone number, email address, or other details you provide when submitting a contact form, requesting an appointment, or communicating with us.
Non-Personal Information: including browser type, device information, IP address, and how you use our site (via cookies and analytics tools).
Health Information: if you are a patient, we may collect protected health information (PHI) related to your dental care, treatment history, or insurance details.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide dental care and related services
- Respond to appointment requests, questions, and inquiries
- Improve our website, services, and patient experience
- Send reminders, updates, and information you request
- Maintain security and prevent fraudulent activity
We do not sell or rent your personal information or health information to third parties.
HIPAA Compliance and Patient Privacy
As a healthcare provider, we comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Any health information you provide to us is protected and used only for purposes of treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, unless you authorize us otherwise or the law requires disclosure.
Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality and analyze usage. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the site may not work properly.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and usage. These services may collect non-personal information in line with their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal and health information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Patients have specific rights under HIPAA, including the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your health records
- Request corrections to your health information
- Request restrictions on how your health information is used or shared
- Request confidential communications
- Receive a record of certain disclosures of your health information
You may also contact us at any time to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correct or update your information
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal or medical record-keeping requirements)
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, HIPAA compliance, or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Holly Dental Associates
Email: info@hollydental.com
Phone: 303-694-6400