Privacy Policy
Friendswood Dental Group
Website: www.friendswoodimplants.com
Effective Date: October 8, 2026
Friendswood Dental Group ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting www.friendswoodimplants.com.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and shared through our website.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit our website or voluntarily contact our practice, we may collect:
Your name
Email address
Telephone number
Information submitted through contact or consultation-request forms
Appointment preferences
Other information you voluntarily provide
Our website platform may also automatically collect technical information, including IP addresses, browser types, device information, pages visited, and general website usage data.
2. How We Use Your Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
Respond to questions about dental implant services
Contact individuals who request information or consultations
Assist with appointment scheduling
Provide information about our dental practice
Maintain website functionality and security
Improve website usability and visitor experience
Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell patient medical records or protected health information.
We do not use information submitted through this website for unrelated promotional email or text-message campaigns without an appropriate legal basis or required consent.
3. Patient Privacy and HIPAA
Friendswood Dental Group is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of patient health information.
Where applicable, protected health information is governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), applicable Texas law, and our separate Notice of Privacy Practices.
Information submitted through a general website form may not be appropriate for sensitive medical communications.
Please do not submit Social Security numbers, detailed medical histories, insurance identification numbers, or other sensitive health information through general website forms unless specifically instructed to use an approved secure method.
For confidential patient matters, please contact our office directly.
4. Website Hosting and Cookies
Our website is hosted through Squarespace, which may use cookies and similar technologies necessary for website functionality, security, and performance.
Depending on the website settings and services enabled, technical information may be collected to understand general website activity and maintain the website.
Visitors may manage certain cookies through their browser settings or available website privacy controls.
This website is currently intended to provide information to television viewers and individuals interested in dental implant consultations.
We do not currently intend to use third-party advertising pixels or remarketing technologies on this website. If these technologies are introduced, this policy will be reviewed and updated as appropriate.
5. Information Sharing
We may share information with authorized service providers who assist with website hosting, communications, appointment coordination, technical support, or other legitimate practice operations.
Information may also be disclosed when required or permitted by applicable law.
Where service providers handle protected health information on our behalf, we comply with applicable HIPAA requirements, including business associate agreements where required.
6. Information Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed completely secure.
For sensitive patient communications, please contact our office to arrange an appropriate communication method.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, including our main dental practice website or other informational resources.
These websites may have their own privacy policies and information-handling practices.
We encourage visitors to review those policies before providing personal information.
8. Children's Privacy
This website provides general information about dental services and is not directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent or another lawful basis.
Parents or legal guardians should contact our office regarding dental care for minors.
9. Information Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, support legitimate practice operations, meet legal obligations, and maintain appropriate records.
Patient dental records are subject to applicable healthcare record-retention requirements.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law and the nature of the information involved, you may have rights concerning access to, correction of, or other actions involving your personal information.
Rights involving protected health information are addressed in our separate Notice of Privacy Practices.
To submit a privacy-related inquiry, please contact our office.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website, information-handling practices, or applicable laws.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Information
Friendswood Dental Group
Attn: Privacy Officer
2 Oaktree St.
Friendswood, TX 77546
Phone: (281) 482-2631
Email: appointments@friendswooddental.com
Website: www.friendswoodimplants.com
For sensitive patient information, please contact our office by telephone rather than standard email.