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Effective Date:  09/17/2025 

At Valley Arts Dental, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit our website or become a patient at our practice. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms described below.

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Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: such as your name, phone number, email address, mailing address, date of birth, and insurance details if you submit forms through our website or patient portal.

• Health Information: If you complete medical or dental history forms online, these are considered protected health information (PHI) and are handled in compliance with HIPAA.

• Non-Personal Information: such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited on our website. This helps us improve site functionality and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Schedule and manage appointments

• Provide dental care and treatment

• Communicate with you about your care, billing, or insurance

• Respond to inquiries or requests submitted through our website

• Improve our website, services, and patient experience

• Comply with legal, regulatory, and insurance requirements

Sharing of Information

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

• With insurance companies and third-party billing services for payment purposes

• With specialists, laboratories, or providers directly involved in your treatment

• As required by law, regulation, or court order

• With service providers who help us operate our website or practice (such as secure hosting or appointment scheduling platforms), bound by confidentiality agreements

HIPAA Compliance

Your health information is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We follow strict administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to keep your protected health information secure. A copy of our full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices is available at our office and upon request.

Website Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance browsing and analyze website performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly without them.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal and health information. While no system is 100% secure, we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of your records

• Request corrections to your health or personal information

• Restrict certain uses or disclosures of your information

• Receive a copy of our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

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SMS Text Messages 

• If you consent to receive SMS from Valley Arts Dental, you agree to receive customer care text message SMS from us. Reply STOP to unsubscribe; Reply HELP for help; msg & data rates may apply; Messaging frequency may vary. See above to view the full details of  our privacy policy and terms and conditions.

• No mobile opt-in message consent will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes."

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

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Valley Arts Dental 

West Orange: 515 Valley Rd. West Orange NJ, 07052

Livingston: 349 E. Northfield Rd. Suite 103, Livingston NJ, 07039
Phone: 973-731-8313 
Email: ValleyArtsDental@gmail.com