Dental Implants Boulder Notice of Privacy Practices

Commited to Transprency and Trust

I. INTRODUCTORY NOTICE

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

THIS PRIVACY POLICY DESCRIBES OUR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ON THE COLLECTION, USE, AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION WHEN YOU USE OUR SERVICES AND TELLS YOU ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS AND HOW THE LAW PROTECTS YOU.

WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE THE SERVICE. BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO THE COLLECTION AND USE OF INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

II. DENTAL PRACTICE COVERED BY THIS NOTICE

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES THE PRIVACY PRACTICES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS BOULDER (“DENTAL PRACTICE”).

“WE” AND “OUR” MEAN THE DENTAL PRACTICE. “YOU” AND “YOUR” REFER TO OUR PATIENT.

III. HOW TO CONTACT US / OUR PRIVACY OFFICIAL

If you have any questions or would like further information about this notice, you can contact our Privacy Official at:

📧 info@dentalimplantsboulder.com

IV. OUR PROMISE TO YOU AND OUR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS

The privacy of your health information is important to us. We understand that your health information is personal, and we are committed to protecting it.

This notice describes how we may use and disclose your protected health information to carry out treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, and for other purposes permitted or required by law.

We are required by law to:

Maintain the privacy of your protected health information;
Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices; and
Abide by the terms of this notice.

V. LAST REVISION DATE

This notice was last revised on October 22, 2025.

VI. HOW WE MAY USE OR DISCLOSE YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION

A. Common Uses and Disclosures

Treatment: We may use your health information to provide dental treatment or services, including disclosures to dental specialists, physicians, or other healthcare professionals involved in your care.
Payment: We may use and disclose your health information to obtain payment from insurance companies or other payers.
Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose information for operations necessary to run our practice (e.g., staff training, quality assurance, billing audits).
Appointment Reminders: We may contact you by phone, text, letter, or email to remind you of appointments.
Treatment Alternatives & Health-Related Benefits: We may use information to inform you about treatment options or other health-related services.
Disclosure to Family or Friends: If you do not object, we may disclose information to family members or friends involved in your care.
Disclosure to Business Associates: We may share protected health information with service providers under contracts that require them to safeguard your data.

B. Less Common Uses and Disclosures

Required by Law: We may disclose information if required by law, such as to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Public Health Activities: For disease prevention, public reporting, or investigations.
Victims of Abuse or Neglect: To appropriate authorities when legally required.
Health Oversight: To government oversight agencies for audits or investigations.
Legal Actions: Pursuant to a court order or subpoena.
Law Enforcement: To assist in identifying or locating suspects or witnesses.
Coroners & Funeral Directors: To assist in their duties.
Organ & Tissue Donation: To facilitate donation and transplantation.
Research: With appropriate authorization or waiver.
Serious Threats: If necessary to prevent a serious threat to health or safety.
Government Functions: For national security or military activities.
Workers’ Compensation: To comply with workers’ compensation laws.

VII. YOUR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FOR ANY OTHER USE OR DISCLOSURE

Any use or disclosure of your protected health information not described above will be made only with your written authorization, unless otherwise permitted by law. You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent that action has already been taken.

VIII. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION

You have the following rights regarding your health information under HIPAA. To exercise these rights, submit a written request to our Privacy Official.

Right to Access: Request copies of your health information.
Right to Amend: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Restrict Use: Request limits on how your information is used or disclosed.
Right to Confidential Communications: Request alternate ways or locations to receive communications.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: Request a record of certain disclosures made within the past six years.
Right to a Paper Copy: Request a paper copy of this notice, even if you receive it electronically.
Right to Breach Notification: Receive notification by mail if your data privacy or security is breached.

IX. SPECIAL PROTECTIONS

Additional privacy protections may apply under federal and state laws for HIV status, substance abuse, mental health, and genetic information.

X. CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE

We reserve the right to change this notice at any time. Any updates will be posted on our website and available in our office. The effective date will appear at the top of the notice.

XI. HOW TO FILE A PRIVACY COMPLAINT

If you have concerns about your privacy rights or how your information has been used or disclosed, you may:

Contact our Privacy Official at info@dentalimplantsboulder.com; or
File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.

We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

XII. DEFINITIONS

Company: Dental Implants Boulder
Cookies: Small files placed on your device to track browsing.
Personal Data: Any information that identifies an individual.
Service: Refers to our website.
Website: dentalimplantsboulder.com
You: The individual or entity using the Service.

XIII. DATA COLLECTION AND USE

Personal Data: Information you voluntarily provide (e.g., name, email, phone number).
Usage Data: Information collected automatically (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited).
Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, beacons, and analytics to improve user experience.
Purpose: Your data helps us manage appointments, send updates, analyze website performance, and improve patient communication.
Retention: We retain data as required by law or until no longer necessary.
Security: While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic storage is completely secure.

XIV. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

XV. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any personal data.

XVI. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: