Privacy Policy for Selma Sunshine Dental

Effective Date: June 4, 2026

At Selma Sunshine Dental, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal and medical information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, and protect your information when you visit our website, schedule an appointment, receive dental care, or opt-in to our SMS text messaging program.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal details that you provide directly to our clinic, including:

• Name, date of birth, email address, and billing information.
• Phone number (for patient communication, scheduling, and SMS opt-in).
• Medical and dental histories, insurance information, and clinical records relevant to your dental treatments.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide comprehensive oral healthcare, manage patient accounts, process insurance claims, and coordinate your appointments. With your explicit consent, we will also use your contact information to send you operational text messages, such as appointment reminders and pre-appointment instructions.

3. SMS Text Messaging Program (10DLC Compliance)

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt-in to receive text messages from us (via (559) 475-9725 or any related business line), the following strict data protection rules apply:

• Consent: By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive automated operational text messages (e.g., appointment confirmations, scheduling modifications, check-in alerts) from Selma Sunshine Dental. Consent is not a condition of receiving dental treatment.
• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message we send. Upon doing so, you will receive one final message confirming your opt-out.
• Help: Reply HELP for support instructions, or contact our clinic directly.
• Data Sharing Protection: No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties under any circumstances.

4. Third-Party Sharing & HIPAA Compliance

We protect your data in alignment with healthcare privacy regulations. We do not sell, lease, rent, or share your personal information or phone numbers with third parties for marketing purposes. Your information is only shared with trusted healthcare partners (such as dental labs, your health insurance provider, or automated medical scheduling platforms) as strictly necessary to fulfill your dental treatments and handle billing.

We do not share any personal or sensitive information without your consent. However, there may be instances where we are required to share your information by law and if so, will comply as necessary.

5. Security of Your Data

We implement strict physical, electronic, and administrative security measures (including secure patient portals and encrypted communication) to safeguard your personal and medical records against unauthorized access or disclosure.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your data rights, or your SMS preferences, please reach out to us at:

• Phone: (559) 475-9725