Privacy Policy

Prostho Endo Dental Group and Prostho Cosmetic Dentistry are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information obtained through https://prosthocosmeticdentistry.com, including from residents of Maryland and Virginia.

This Privacy Policy is separate from our Notice of Privacy Practices, which outlines how we handle Protected Health Information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Appointment details or preferences
  • Information submitted via contact forms or scheduling tools
  • Information shared during phone calls or text communication

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser and device type
  • Pages visited and time on site
  • Links clicked
  • Referring websites
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

C. Information from Third-Party Tools

  • If you use external scheduling, chat, or payment systems, those vendors may collect data under their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your data to:

  • Schedule or confirm appointments
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Send updates or reminders
  • Operate and improve our website
  • Prevent fraud or security breaches
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Perform analytics and measure performance

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Disclosure of Information
We may share personal information with:

  • Service providers (for scheduling, hosting, analytics, etc.)
  • Government agencies or law enforcement when required by law
  • Third parties only with your authorization or as required under HIPAA

PHI is only disclosed as outlined in our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar tools to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Understand user behavior
  • Analyze site performance
  • Enhance security

Cookies can be disabled via your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

5. Data Security
We use reasonable technical, physical, and administrative safeguards such as:

  • Secure servers and encryption
  • Limited access to sensitive data
  • Ongoing training for staff

While we strive to protect your data, no system is 100% secure.

6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state or country, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal data we hold
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion of certain data
  • Restrict or object to how we use your data

These rights do not apply to PHI governed by HIPAA.

7. Virginia Privacy Rights (VCDPA)
For Virginia residents, under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), you may:

  • Access: Request confirmation of data processing and view your personal data
  • Correct: Ask us to fix inaccurate data
  • Delete: Request deletion of data you've provided
  • Opt Out: Stop your data from being used for targeted advertising (including cookies and trackers)

How to Submit a Request:

  • Email: hello@prostho-dent.com
  • Phone: (301) 377-8306
    We may ask for ID verification and will respond within the legal timeframe.

8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.

9. Links to Other Websites
We may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

10. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Information
Prostho Endo Dental Group / Prostho Cosmetic Dentistry
5904 Hubbard Drive, North Bethesda, MD 20852
311 Maple Ave W, Suite J, Vienna, VA 22180
Phone: (301) 377-8306
Email: hello@prostho-dent.com
Website: https://prosthocosmeticdentistry.com

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