U.S. Visitors Only

Effective Date: November 12, 2025

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This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience while visiting Pondfield Family Dental online.

By continuing to browse, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

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At Pondfield Family Dental, your privacy and trust are important to us.

We protect your personal and health information with the same care we apply to patient records in our office.

This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it to provide better service, and how we keep it secure.

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Scope

Our website and services are intended for visitors and patients located within the United States.
We do not target, market to, or knowingly collect personal information from individuals located outside the U.S.

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Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Information submitted through contact or appointment request forms

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Health-Related Information (PHI)

If you choose to provide dental or medical details (for example, in an appointment request),

this information may be considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA.
We handle all PHI in accordance with HIPAA privacy and security standards.

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Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect limited technical data to help maintain and improve our website, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device identifiers

• Referring website address

• Pages viewed and access times

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This information is used solely to monitor performance, improve site functionality, and enhance user experience.
We do not collect Social Security numbers, insurance details, or payment card information through our website.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze site performance, and enhance your browsing experience.

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We use the following categories of cookies:

• Essential Cookies – Required for website operation, security, and navigation (e.g., Wix CMS and server sessions).

• Functional Cookies – Provide enhanced features such as displaying maps and media (e.g., Google Maps, Wix Pro Gallery).

• Analytics Cookies – Help us understand visitor behavior and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, TWIPLA, CertifiedCode).

• Marketing Cookies – Used to measure and improve digital advertising effectiveness (e.g., Google Ads, SearchAtlas / LinkGraph SEO tools).

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You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings if you prefer not to share non-essential data.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

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We do not sell or rent personal information. All analytics data is aggregated and used solely to improve our services and marketing accuracy.

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How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

• Provide requested services or information

• Schedule and manage appointments

• Communicate updates, promotions, or new services (with consent where required)

• Maintain and improve website performance and patient experience

• Comply with legal and healthcare record keeping requirements

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We do not sell or share your information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

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Data Sharing

We may share information only with:

• Trusted service providers that support hosting, analytics, or communication — under confidentiality and HIPAA-compliant agreements

• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect patient safety or property

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Your Rights

You may have the right to:

• Access the personal or health information we hold about you

• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal and medical record retention rules

• Request alternative communication methods (e.g., different phone or email)

• Restrict or object to specific uses of your data

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To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

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Security of Your Information

We maintain appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all website transmissions

• Secure servers with restricted access

• Encryption of PHI during transmission

• HIPAA-compliant handling by authorized staff

 

 

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Google Maps, review platforms).
Pondfield Family Dental is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites

and encourages visitors to review their privacy policies before sharing information.

 

 

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of our website after updates indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

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Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Pondfield Family Dental
77 Pondfield Road, Suite 1
Bronxville, NY 10708

📞 Phone: (914) 337-7270
✉️ Email: pondfielddental@gmail.com

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Last Updated: November 12, 2025