Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://periodontist-mcallen.mcallendentalcare.com (hereinafter referred to as “Periodontist McAllen,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to maintaining a transparent and secure online environment for our users, ensuring their privacy is respected at all times. This Privacy Policy describes the types of personal information we collect from you when you visit our website, use our applications, or engage with our services. It outlines our practices regarding data collection, usage, and protection, in compliance with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information in the private sector
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
  • Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
  • California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
  • Colorado’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
  • Utah’s Consumer Sales and Service Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut’s ConnectiCut Data Protection Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

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

  1. Our official website located at https://periodontist-mcallen.mcallendentalcare.com
  2. Any mobile applications or services offered by Periodontist McAllen
  3. Services and products accessed through our platform

Please be informed that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, apps, products, or services linked from our website, which have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage. We encourage users to review these policies carefully.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy covers the following interactions:

  1. Using our applications and services as an authorized user.
  2. Visiting our websites that are subject to this Privacy Statement.
  3. Communicating with us via newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).

Personal Data Collection

We collect various categories of personal data, including:

  1. Account Information: Details related to your user account creation and management, such as usernames, passwords, and profile settings.
  2. Payment Information: Credit card details, billing addresses, and payment history when you make purchases or subscriptions.
  3. Financial Information: Banking information if you choose to link your accounts for seamless transactions.
  4. Purchase Information: Product/service purchase history, quantities, and transaction dates.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers and mobile app usage data from smartphones or tablets you use to access our services.
  6. Location Data: Geolocation information if you opt-in for location services when using our apps.
  7. Feedback: Any comments, reviews, or suggestions you provide to improve our services.
  8. Social Media Information: User data from social media platforms if you choose to connect your accounts for seamless sharing or login experiences.
  9. Product Information: Details about products you view, search for, or purchase on our sites.

We collect this data through direct user input, automatic tracking technologies (such as cookies and device fingerprinting), and third-party sources who provide us with aggregated or de-identified data for marketing or analytics purposes.

Cookies

We employ cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics on how users interact with our websites and services:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for navigating our sites and ensuring basic functionalities, such as remembering login details.
  2. Preference Cookies: Customizing user preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Tracking website usage and gathering statistical data to improve our services, but these do not directly identify individuals.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for the duration required by law or for legitimate business purposes. Once the retention period expires or when the purpose of data collection is fulfilled, we securely delete or anonymize your personal data from our systems and databases.

Security Measures

Periodontist McAllen has implemented robust security measures to safeguard your personal information:

  1. Employing encryption protocols for secure data transmission.
  2. Utilizing secure third-party service providers who adhere to strict privacy and security standards.
  3. Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices to adapt to emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us at the address provided below, and we will take appropriate steps to delete that information.

Your Rights

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

  • Access to your data and its processing details.
  • Rectification or erasure of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Restriction on the processing of your data under specific circumstances.
  • Right to portability, allowing you to transfer your data from our systems to others.
  • Objection to direct marketing and profiling activities.
  • Non-discrimination in our services based on certain personal characteristics.

To exercise these rights or have any data-related inquiries, please contact our dedicated privacy team at the details provided below. We will respond to your requests within a reasonable timeframe.

Changes to Policy

Periodontist McAllen reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting on our website, with revised policy versions available for your review.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, data access requests, or if you have questions about this policy, please contact us: