Dr. Salami and Associates
Effective Date: April 22, 2026
Dr. Salami and Associates (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our practice.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Date of birth
- Insurance information (if submitted)
Health Information
When you become a patient, we may collect protected health information (PHI) necessary to provide dental care, in compliance with applicable laws including HIPAA.
Website Usage Information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referral sources (e.g., search engines like Google)
Form Submissions
Any information you provide through contact forms, appointment requests, or online chat features.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Schedule and manage appointments
- Provide dental care and treatment
- Communicate with you about your care or inquiries
- Process payments and insurance claims
- Improve our website, services, and patient experience
- Send reminders, updates, or marketing communications (only if you opt in)
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
HIPAA Compliance
Dr. Salami and Associates complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Any protected health information (PHI) you provide is handled in accordance with federal privacy and security regulations.
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your health information.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With healthcare providers involved in your care
- With insurance companies for billing and claims
- With third-party service providers (e.g., scheduling systems, website hosting, analytics tools)
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights
All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data.
These may include:
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads / remarketing tools
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Data Security
We take reasonable safeguards to protect your personal and health information. However, no online transmission is completely secure.
Your Privacy Rights (California Residents – CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
Right to Know
You have the right to request details about:
- The categories of personal information we collect
- The sources of that information
- The purpose for collecting it
- The categories of third parties we share it with
Right to Access
You may request a copy of the personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (such as medical record retention requirements).
Right to Correct
You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information
You have the right to limit how we use certain sensitive information, where applicable.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. However, some data sharing (e.g., cookies for advertising) may be considered “sharing” under California law. You may opt out of this by adjusting your cookie preferences.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
