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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025  |  Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Eastdale Family Dental is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal and health information. We comply with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) of Ontario and PIPEDA.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal health information (name, date of birth, dental records, X-rays, insurance details) and website information (form submissions, browser data via cookies).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide dental care, process appointments, submit insurance claims, comply with regulations, improve our services, and send appointment reminders.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your information. We share it only with healthcare providers involved in your treatment, your insurance company, as required by law, or with service providers under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Protection of Your Information

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. All staff are trained on privacy obligations.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to access your personal health information, request corrections, withdraw consent for non-essential uses, and file a complaint with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.

6. Retention of Records

We retain dental records for a minimum of 10 years from the date of last entry, or until a minor patient turns 18, whichever is longer.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You may disable cookies in your browser. We do not use cookies to collect personal health information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Our Privacy Officer

Eastdale Family Dental
188 Barton St, Unit 2, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 4W3
Email: info@eastdalefamilydental.ca

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