Privacy Policy & HIPAA Notice
San Diego Sleep & TMJ Center is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding any personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website or contact our office online.
Information We Collect
We collect limited personal information only when you voluntarily submit it through our website contact form.
This information may include:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number
- Any message you choose to include
We do not collect sensitive medical information, insurance details, or payment information through our website.
How We Use Your Information
Information submitted through our contact form is used solely to:
- Respond to your inquiry
- Contact you about scheduling or general questions
- Provide information you have requested
We do not use website submissions to diagnose conditions, provide treatment recommendations, or replace an in-office consultation.
HIPAA and Patient Privacy
Any protected health information shared directly with our office outside of the website, including during appointments or phone conversations, is handled in accordance with applicable HIPAA privacy standards.
Our website is intended for general informational purposes only. We encourage patients not to submit detailed medical or health information through online forms.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information submitted through this website.
Information may be shared only when:
- Required by law
- Necessary to respond to your request
- Needed to operate and maintain our website securely through trusted service providers
Any service providers involved in website operations are required to follow appropriate privacy and security practices.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical steps to protect the information you submit online. While no website can guarantee absolute security, we use standard safeguards to help prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
Cookies and Website Analytics
This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand general website usage, such as page visits or traffic patterns. This data does not personally identify individual visitors.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
External Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through the site.
Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please contact our office directly.
San Diego Sleep & TMJ Center
San Diego, California