Guerrino Dentistry and Associates
Guerrino Dentistry and Associates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website, https://guerrinodentistry.com.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website and online communications.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
When you complete a contact form, request an appointment, or communicate with our office, we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Appointment preferences or requests
- Information you voluntarily include in messages or inquiries
- Communication preferences and consent records
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, depending on the technologies enabled, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring websites and general location information
- Cookie identifiers and website interaction data
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected through our website to:
- Respond to questions and inquiries
- Schedule and manage appointments
- Communicate about dental services
- Send appointment confirmations and reminders
- Provide requested information about our services
- Send promotional communications where permitted by law
- Improve website functionality and visitor experience
- Evaluate advertising and website performance
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
3. Patient Health Information and HIPAA
Guerrino Dentistry and Associates recognizes the importance of protecting patient health information.
Protected health information is handled in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable.
Our website Privacy Policy is separate from our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how patient health information may be used or disclosed and describes patients’ rights.
Visitors should avoid submitting sensitive medical or financial information through general website contact forms unless specifically directed to a secure communication method.
4. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor interactions, and evaluate marketing effectiveness.
Depending on the services enabled on our website, these technologies may include Google Analytics, Google Ads, or similar services.
These tools may collect information about website usage and interactions in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
Visitors can manage cookies through browser settings and, where available, website privacy controls.
Any use of tracking technologies involving protected health information must comply with applicable healthcare privacy laws.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We may disclose information to trusted service providers that assist with website hosting, appointment scheduling, communications, technical support, website analytics, and other legitimate business operations.
We may also disclose information when legally required or as necessary to protect our legal rights.
Our service providers are expected to handle information in accordance with applicable contractual obligations and privacy requirements.
We do not share mobile phone numbers or SMS opt-in consent information with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
Patient health information is subject to additional restrictions under applicable healthcare privacy laws.
6. SMS and Text Message Communications
By voluntarily opting in to receive text messages from Guerrino Dentistry and Associates, you consent to receive communications related to your inquiries, appointment reminders, office updates, and promotional messages as described when you provide consent.
- Message frequency may vary.
- Message and data rates may apply.
- Reply STOP to unsubscribe from text messages.
- Reply HELP for assistance.
SMS consent is not a condition of receiving dental treatment.
We do not sell or share SMS opt-in information with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
Patient records may be subject to separate healthcare recordkeeping and retention requirements.
9. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may be able to:
- Request information about personal data we maintain about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain information, subject to legal and recordkeeping obligations
- Unsubscribe from promotional communications
- Manage browser cookies and tracking preferences
To make a privacy-related request, please contact our office using the information below.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including scheduling services, social media platforms, or other external resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of independently operated third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review their respective privacy policies.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our dental practice provides services to patients of various ages. Parents or legal guardians should assist minors with online inquiries and the submission of personal information when appropriate.
Information about minor patients is handled in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy laws.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website, business practices, technology, or legal requirements.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact:
Guerrino Dentistry and Associates
Scarsdale Office
455 Central Park Avenue, Suite 2
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Phone: (914) 358-5700
Mount Vernon Office
400 E Sandford Boulevard, Suite 2
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Phone: (914) 699-6568
Email: drguerrino@guerrinodentistry.com
Website: https://guerrinodentistry.com
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website and related online communications. Patient healthcare information is also governed by the practice’s applicable HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.