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At Pondfield Family Dental, your privacy and trust are important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and handling your health information with care and in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including HIPAA where applicable. 

 

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

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Pondfield Family Dental is a dental practice located in Bronxville, New York, and this website is intended primarily for individuals seeking dental care within the United States. While our website may be accessible from other countries, we do not intentionally market or advertise our services to individuals outside the United States.

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Information We Collect

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Personal Information

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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)

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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

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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

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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
  Help measure advertising performance, improve local search visibility, and understand how visitors find our website through search engines and advertising platforms. (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 Google’s Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

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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

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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

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We may share information only with:

• Trusted service providers that help us operate and improve our website and services, such as Wix for website hosting, Google for analytics services, and other carefully selected technology partners that provide website functionality, analytics, communications, or SEO support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.

• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of our patients, staff, or practice.

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Your Rights

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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

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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 sensitive information during transmission

• HIPAA-compliant handling by authorized staff

 

 

External Links

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Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as Google Maps or online review platforms. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy practices.

Pondfield Family Dental is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal or sensitive information.

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Children's Privacy

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Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

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Updates to This Policy

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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

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

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

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

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Last Updated: July 1, 2026