Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://dentist-mcallen-tx.mcallendentalcare.com (hereafter referred to as “McAllen Dental Care” or “we”). We are dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of data when you interact with our website, applications, services, and products.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of McAllen Dental Care’s online presence, including but not limited to:

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services linked to ours but operated independently, as they have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides your interactions when:

  1. You sign up and use our digital services as an authorized user.
  2. You visit our website and interact with its content, including by leaving comments or reviews.
  3. We communicate with you via email, phone calls, text messages (SMS), or other channels for marketing, transactional, or service-related purposes.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data to provide and improve our services, as outlined below:

  • Account Information: This includes your name, login credentials, and any profile details you choose to share on our platform.
  • Payment Information: We process details related to your payment methods, such as credit card numbers, billing addresses, and transaction history, to facilitate secure online transactions.
  • Financial Information: We may collect data about your financial status or background if relevant for providing specific services or managing your account.
  • Purchase Information: Details about the products or services you purchase from us, including quantities, pricing, and order dates.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers associated with your mobile device, such as IP addresses, advertising IDs, or device tokens, to deliver personalized content and ads.
  • Location Data: Your geographic location information when you interact with our services, used for localizing content and services.
  • Feedback and Reviews: We encourage user feedback and reviews, which may include your name, contact details, and the content of your submission.
  • Social Media Information: If you choose to connect our platform with your social media accounts, we may access your public profile information from these platforms.
  • Product Information: Data about products or services you express interest in or purchase on our website, including preferences, ratings, and review feedback.

We obtain this data through direct user input, automatic logging of interactions, and third-party sources who provide us with aggregated or de-identified information.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating our site and ensuring basic functionalities.
  • Preference Cookies: We use these to remember user preferences, such as language settings or display preferences.
  • Analytics Cookies: They help us understand user behavior on our platform to improve performance and functionality.

Users can manage their cookie choices through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to control non-essential tracking.

Retention and Deletion of Data

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, plus an additional period to comply with legal obligations or for legitimate business interests. Once the retention period expires or upon request for deletion, we ensure that your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Security Measures

McAllen Dental Care implements robust security practices and protocols to protect your personal data:

  • We utilize encryption technologies to secure data during transmission and storage.
  • Our third-party service providers adhere to strict security standards to safeguard any data they process on our behalf.
  • Regular security audits and assessments are conducted to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian concerned about our data practices regarding minors, please contact us using the details below.

Your Data Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and local data protection laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you, along with information about how it is being processed.
  • Rectification: If your data contains inaccuracies or incomplete parts, you can ask for corrections or amendments.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): In certain circumstances, you can request the deletion of your personal data from our systems.
  • Restriction: You may opt to restrict the processing of your data under specific conditions, such as contesting its accuracy or legality.
  • Portability: We can provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used format upon request.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
  • Non-Discrimination: You cannot be discriminated against for refusing to provide personal data or exercising your data rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to our Data Protection Officer using the contact details provided below.

Changes to Privacy Policy

McAllen Dental Care reserves the right to update and modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information on data protection practices.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mailing Address: McAllen Dental Care, 123 Dental Avenue, McAllen, TX 78501

We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and ensuring a transparent data handling process.