Effective Date: June 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Shawn Hofkes DDS Inc ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website and patients of our dental practice.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information when you interact with our website or visit our practice:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Appointment Information: Scheduling preferences, appointment history, and related communications.
- Health Information: Dental and medical history, treatment records, insurance information, and other health-related data provided during the course of your care.
- Website Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and other standard analytics data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- Communications: Messages you send through our contact form, including any information you voluntarily provide.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our dental services.
- To schedule and manage appointments.
- To communicate with you about your care, including appointment reminders.
- To respond to your inquiries and requests submitted through our website.
- To send promotional communications, including SMS messages, if you have provided your consent.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
- To protect the rights and safety of our patients, staff, and practice.
Text Messaging
If you opt in to receive SMS messages from Shawn Hofkes DDS Inc, we may send you recurring promotional text messages about our dental services, special offers, appointment reminders, and practice updates. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP.
We may use an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) to deliver text messages to the phone number you provide. Your consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services from us.
All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our practice and website, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you have given us explicit permission to do so.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual limitations.
- Opt out of promotional communications at any time.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page.