Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 29, 2026
Saint Vincent's Dental Center ("we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of our patients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website and communications, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you contact us or use our website:
- Identifying information you provide voluntarily, such as your name, phone number, and email address.
- Information submitted through our website contact and appointment request forms, including any message describing how we can help you.
- Website usage data, such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and referring source, collected through cookies and analytics tools.
We do not collect insurance information, medical history, payment card details, or other sensitive financial information through our website. Clinical and insurance information is collected directly by our office as part of your care.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiry and schedule, confirm, or reschedule appointments.
- To send appointment reminders and service-related messages by phone, text, or email.
- To send promotional or educational communications about our services, where you have agreed to receive them.
- To measure website performance and the effectiveness of our advertising.
- To meet legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.
3. Text Messaging (SMS)
If you provide your mobile number and agree to receive text messages, Saint Vincent's Dental Center may send you appointment-related and informational messages from 908-641-2833.
Consent is not a condition of purchase or treatment. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe from text messages. Reply HELP for assistance, or call us at 908-757-5244.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing with subcontractors performing support services, such as our messaging provider, is limited to what is needed to deliver the messages you have requested, and those parties may not use your information for any other purpose.
4. No Disclosure to Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Information you provide remains with Saint Vincent's Dental Center and the service providers who help us operate our website, communications, and practice systems under confidentiality obligations. We may disclose information where required by law or to protect our legal rights.
5. HIPAA Compliance
Saint Vincent's Dental Center complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Protected health information (PHI) is kept confidential whether it is collected online or in our offices, and is used or disclosed only as permitted by HIPAA and applicable state law. Our Notice of Privacy Practices is available at each of our offices upon request.
6. Your Rights
- Request access to the records we maintain about you.
- Request correction of information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Request an accounting of certain disclosures of your protected health information.
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time by replying STOP to a text message, using the unsubscribe link in an email, or contacting our office directly.
Requests should be made in writing using the contact information below.
7. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information, including secure servers, encryption in transit, and limiting staff access to those who need it. No system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and we cannot warrant the security of information transmitted to us over the internet.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide care and to meet our legal, regulatory, and recordkeeping obligations, unless you submit a written request for deletion and no legal obligation requires us to keep it.
9. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is directed to individuals seeking dental care. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without the consent of a parent or guardian, consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We welcome children as patients, and information about minor patients is provided to us by a parent or legal guardian.
11. Contact Us
Saint Vincent's Dental Center
116 Watchung Ave, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
914 Mt Kemble Ave, Suite 1, Morristown, NJ 07960
100 W. Brown St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone: 908-757-5244
Text: 908-641-2833
Email: [email protected]
12. Updates to This Policy
We may modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates take effect when posted to this page with a revised effective date.
