Effective Date: June 18, 2026
Smith Dental Care respects your privacy. This Website Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with our website at https://www.smithdentaltyler.com.
This policy applies only to information collected through our website. It does not replace our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how protected health information may be used and disclosed in connection with patient care.
Information You Choose to Provide
You may choose to provide information through our website when you contact us, request an appointment, complete patient-related forms, make a payment, or communicate with our office.
Depending on how you use the website, this information may include:
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Address
- Appointment request information
- Payment-related information
- Patient form information
- Other information you choose to submit
Please do not submit sensitive medical information through general website contact forms unless specifically requested by Smith Dental Care.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website or service providers. This may include information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Referring website
- General website usage information
This information is typically used to help operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website.
How We May Use Information
Smith Dental Care may use information submitted through the website to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Process appointment requests
- Communicate with patients or prospective patients
- Support patient intake or administrative processes
- Process or facilitate payments
- Provide information about our services
- Maintain website functionality and security
- Improve the website and user experience
- Comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations
Patient Information and HIPAA
Smith Dental Care is a healthcare provider and may be subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, commonly known as HIPAA.
Information submitted through the website may become part of a patient record if you are or become a patient of Smith Dental Care. If information is treated as protected health information under HIPAA, it will be handled in accordance with our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
Patients should review the Smith Dental Care Notice of Privacy Practices for more information about how protected health information is used and disclosed.
Online Payments and Financing
Our website may provide access to online payment options or third-party financing resources. Payment and financing services may be provided by third-party companies.
Smith Dental Care does not control the privacy or security practices of third-party payment processors, financing providers, or external websites. Information submitted to those third parties is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, tools, maps, payment platforms, financing providers, social media pages, or other services.
Smith Dental Care is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, security, or accessibility of third-party websites or services. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality and improve user experience.
Most browsers allow users to manage or disable cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how certain parts of the website function.
Information Sharing
Smith Dental Care does not sell personal information submitted through the website.
We may share information when reasonably necessary to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Respond to user requests
- Work with service providers who support our website or office operations
- Process payments or facilitate financing through third-party providers
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect the rights, safety, or security of Smith Dental Care, our patients, our team, or others
Data Security
Smith Dental Care takes reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the website. However, no website, email system, online form, or electronic transmission is completely secure.
Users should use caution when submitting information online and should contact the office directly by phone if they have concerns about transmitting sensitive information electronically.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for use by children without involvement from a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the website without appropriate consent.
Updates to This Policy
Smith Dental Care may update this Website Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Website Privacy Policy or how information submitted through the website is handled, please contact:
Smith Dental Care
5400 New Copeland Road
Tyler, Texas 75703
Phone: (903) 534-1171
Website: https://www.smithdentaltyler.com