Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://mcallen-tx-dentist.mcallendentalcare.com (referred to as ‘the Company’, ‘we’, or ‘our’ in this Privacy Policy). We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive policy explains our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of information when you interact with our website, applications, services, and products.

Scope

This Privacy Policy covers all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

  1. Our primary website at https://mcallen-tx-dentist.mcallendentalcare.com.
  2. Any mobile applications or software we offer.
  3. Online services and tools accessible through our platform.
  4. Interactions via email, telephone, SMS, and other communication channels.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, or services you access through links on our website. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before engaging with such services.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines our data processing practices when:

  1. You use our applications or services as an authorized user.
  2. You visit websites linked to this Privacy Statement.
  3. We communicate with you through emails, newsletters, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, including:

  1. Account Information: This includes your username, registration details, and profile settings.
  2. Payment Information: Details related to your payment methods, such as credit card numbers, expiration dates, and security codes.
  3. Financial Information: Data about your financial status or transactions, if you choose to provide it.
  4. Purchase Information: Records of products or services you have purchased from us.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers associated with your mobile device, such as IP addresses and device IDs.
  6. Location Data: Information about your physical location, obtained through GPS or other tracking technologies.
  7. Feedback: Your responses to surveys, feedback forms, or product reviews.
  8. Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when you interact with us on these networks.
  9. Product Information: Details about products you have shown interest in or purchased.

We collect this data through various means: user input forms, online interactions, browser cookies, and other automated technologies. Additionally, we may receive personal data from third parties, like service providers, who operate on our behalf, subject to their respective privacy agreements.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and for analytical purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure the basic functionality of our site, allowing us to provide secure services.
  2. Preference Cookies: They remember your settings and preferences, improving user experience.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Used to gather statistical data about our users’ behavior on our website.

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

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose is achieved, we securely delete or anonymize your data from our systems.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to protect your personal data:

  1. Encryption: We use encryption protocols to safeguard data during transmission and storage.
  2. Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage trusted third-party service providers who adhere to strict security standards.
  3. Access Controls: Our systems are designed with access controls, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data.

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect or store personal data from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected such information by mistake, please contact us using the details provided below, and we will take immediate steps to rectify the issue.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Access: The right to request access to and receive a copy of your personal data.
  2. Rectification: The ability to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  3. Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The option to request the deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
  4. Restriction: Limiting our processing of your data in specific circumstances.
  5. Portability: Obtaining a portable copy of your personal data for use with another service provider.
  6. Objection: Objecting to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  7. Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discriminatory practices based on certain personal characteristics.
  8. Appeals/Complaints: Filing complaints or appeals regarding our data handling practices with relevant supervisory authorities.

To exercise these rights, please reach out to our privacy team at your earliest convenience.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding privacy:

We value your trust in our company and are committed to handling your personal data with the utmost care and transparency.