Privacy Policy

Stoker Dental & Orthodontics ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of every patient and visitor. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at slcdentalcenter.com or interact with our practice in Salt Lake City, Utah. By using our website or providing information to us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

This policy applies to information collected through our website. It does not replace or modify the Notice of Privacy Practices we provide to patients under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which governs how we handle protected health information in the clinical setting.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other details you submit through our website forms or when you contact us. We only collect personal information that you choose to share.

Health Information (PHI)

If you submit health-related information through our website — such as medical history details on a patient information form — that information is treated as protected health information (PHI) and handled in accordance with HIPAA regulations and our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Website Usage Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected through cookies, log files, and similar technologies and is generally not linked to your personal identity.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries, appointment requests, or other communications
To provide and coordinate your dental care
To send appointment reminders or follow-up communications you have requested
To improve our website, services, and patient experience
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
To protect the rights, safety, and property of our practice, patients, and visitors

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing communications, or supporting practice operations, provided they agree to keep your information confidential
For legal compliance, when required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request
To protect rights and safety, when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of our practice, our patients, or the public
With your consent, when you have given us permission to share your information for a specific purpose

Health information shared for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations is governed by HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices, not this website privacy policy.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website.

We may use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly
Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its content and performance
Third-party cookies placed by services we use, such as analytics platforms

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, though doing so may affect certain features of our website.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements
Opt out of receiving non-essential communications from us
Adjust your browser settings to manage cookies

For rights related to your protected health information, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices or contact our office directly. For questions about your personal information collected through this website, please reach out using the contact details below.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can promptly delete that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Stoker Dental & Orthodontics
144 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Phone: 801-505-6850
Email: slcdentalcenter@gmail.com

You may also visit our contact page or review our accessibility statement for additional information about how we serve our patients.