Privacy Policy

Shawn Hofkes DDS Inc ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website shawnhofkesdds.com (the "Site") or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express interest in our services, including:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Business name and business information
• Financial information relevant to funding applications
• Any other information you choose to provide via our contact form or communications

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device identifiers and cookies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and evaluate your funding applications
• Communicate with you about our products and services
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)
• Improve our website, products, and services
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business (e.g., payment processors, IT services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission

4. SMS & Text Message Communications

If you opt in to receive SMS/MMS messages from Shawn Hofkes DDS Inc, the following terms apply:

• By opting in, you consent to receive recurring marketing and promotional SMS/MMS messages from Shawn Hofkes DDS Inc, sent using an automated telephone dialing system (ATDS).
• Message frequency varies; you may receive up to 4 messages per month.
• Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
• You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message.
• For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact us at shawn@shawnhofkesdds.com.
• Consent is NOT a condition of purchase. You are not required to opt in to SMS communications in order to use our services or receive funding.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our Site.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to opt out of marketing communications
• The right to data portability (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at shawn@shawnhofkesdds.com.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Shawn Hofkes DDS Inc
12170 Ojeda Ct
Tustin, CA 92782
Email: shawn@shawnhofkesdds.com