Privacy Policy

Elevated Smiles Dentistry of Bel Air, Maryland is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data. By using our website at belair-dentist.com, you agree to the terms of this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or contact our office:

Personal Identification

Personal identification information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you fill out a contact form, appointment request form, or subscribe to our newsletter.

Technical Data

Technical data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. This data is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

Health Information

Appointment and health-related information that you voluntarily submit when scheduling a dental appointment or completing patient intake forms. This information is handled in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy laws including HIPAA.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and schedule dental appointments.
• To send appointment reminders, follow-up communications, and practice updates.
• To improve our website and understand how visitors use our content.
• To send newsletters or promotional emails if you have opted in to receive them.
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including healthcare privacy laws.

Important: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. We use cookies for analytics and functionality purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services including Google Analytics, Google Maps, WPForms, and payment partners. Each service has its own privacy policy governing the data they collect.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. Our website is secured with HTTPS encryption. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we work hard to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction

You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal or regulatory obligations.

Opt-Out

You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@belair-dentist.com or call (410) 893-3613.

Additional Information

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.