Overview
Wellington Periodontal Associates ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or contact our offices.
We operate two offices in Palm Beach County, Florida — in Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens — and provide specialist periodontal and dental implant care. As a healthcare provider, we are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable Florida privacy laws.
This website does not establish a patient-provider relationship. No information submitted through this website should be considered medical advice. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency room.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
When you contact us, request an appointment, or fill out forms on our website, we may collect:
- Full name, email address, and phone number
- The reason for your inquiry or appointment request
- Any messages or notes you include in a contact form
- Insurance information when provided voluntarily
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically by standard web server software and analytics tools:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
- Date and time of each visit
Information collected at our offices
When you become a patient, we collect health and demographic information necessary to provide care. This information is governed separately by our Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), which is provided at your first visit and is available upon request at either office.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to appointment requests and general inquiries
- To confirm, schedule, and manage appointments
- To send appointment reminders and follow-up communications
- To improve our website content and user experience
- To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
- To process billing and insurance claims
We do not use your contact information for general marketing or sell your data to third parties for any purpose.
HIPAA & Protected Health Information
As a covered healthcare provider under HIPAA, we maintain a separate Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) that describes how we use and disclose protected health information (PHI) — that is, any individually identifiable health information relating to your care.
Our NPP explains your rights regarding your PHI, including the right to:
- Inspect and copy your health records
- Request corrections to your records
- Receive an accounting of disclosures
- Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures
- Receive communications through alternative means or locations
- File a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
To obtain a copy of our full Notice of Privacy Practices, please contact either of our offices directly.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may engage trusted third parties to operate our website, manage appointment scheduling software, or process payments. These parties are contractually required to protect your information.
- Treatment & Care Coordination: We may share health information with other providers involved in your care, as permitted and required by HIPAA.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, such as in response to a valid court order, subpoena, or government investigation.
- Business Transfers: If our practice is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. These include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function correctly.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics). This data is aggregated and anonymized.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features. We do not use cookies to serve targeted advertising.
Your Rights
Depending on your state of residence and applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
- Opt out of future communications from us
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section below. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Minors who are patients of our practice are subject to our Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable HIPAA regulations governing the privacy of minors' health information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us:
- Phone: Call Now (561) 821-4039
- Palm Beach Gardens: 3365 Burns Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
- Wellington: 1037 FL-7, Wellington, FL 33414
Have a privacy question?
Our team is happy to help. Call us or stop by either office and we will assist you directly.