Last updated: November 8, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Apple Family Dentistry (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website https://www.applefamilydentist.com/. By using this site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:

• Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or appointment request forms, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any message you choose to send.
• Non-Personal Information: Information that does not identify you personally, such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your questions, requests, or appointment inquiries.
• To improve our website, services, and patient experience.
• To send important updates about your appointments or our office, if you have provided contact information.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly if you do.

4. Google Analytics and Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to collect, monitor, and analyze website usage. These third parties may use cookies and other technologies to gather information about your use of our site.

Any information collected by third-party services is governed by their own privacy policies.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following situations:

• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or business (and who agree to keep your information confidential).
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of our patients, staff, or others.

6. Your Health Information (HIPAA)

If you become a patient of our dental practice, your health information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Our Notice of Privacy Practices, provided in our office, explains how we use and disclose protected health information for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.

This website Privacy Policy is separate from our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information you provide through our website from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to 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 online, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these other sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Your Choices

You may choose not to provide personal information through our website; however, this may limit your ability to use certain features, such as contact or appointment request forms.

If you receive emails or text messages from us, you may opt out of future communications by following the instructions in those messages or by contacting our office.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the website after any changes are posted indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Apple Family Dentistry
5445 N. MacArthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75038
Phone: 972-580-8331
Email: applefamilydentistry@yahoo.com