Privacy Policy - the basics
August 11, 2025
Rick Saunders, DDS MS
3 Regional Circle Pinehurst, North Carolina, 28374 USA
1. Introduction
At Rick Saunders, DDS MS, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website mooresmilesnc.com.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information (e.g., name, email, phone number) when you fill out contact or appointment forms.
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Health Information only if you voluntarily provide it through a form (subject to HIPAA protections).
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Usage Data (e.g., browser type, IP address, pages visited) through analytics tools and cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Schedule appointments or respond to inquiries.
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Provide you with information about our services.
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Improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:
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Service providers who help operate our website or manage communication.
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Regulatory or legal authorities when required by law.
5. HIPAA Compliance
Any health information you submit is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We take all reasonable steps to safeguard this data in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features may not function properly.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
8. Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at the information below.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Rick Saunders, DDS MS
3 Regional Circle Pinehurst, NC 28374