Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 13, 2026

Last Updated: April 13, 2026

At Radiant Smiles Family and Aesthetic Dentistry, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, we take the privacy of our patients and website visitors seriously. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website and use our online services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you ("Personal Information"). This includes:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address provided via appointment request forms or contact fields.
Health Information: Information you may provide regarding your dental history or reasons for seeking care (protected under HIPAA).
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns collected through cookies and analytics tools to improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

To schedule and manage your dental appointments.
To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
To send appointment reminders via SMS or email (with your consent).
To ensure our website remains secure and functions efficiently.

3. HIPAA and Health Data

As a healthcare provider in Bridgeport, CT, we are governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). While this website Privacy Policy covers general online interactions, your Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled according to our Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), which is provided to all patients at our physical office.

Note: Information submitted via unencrypted web forms may not be 100% secure. Please avoid sharing sensitive medical history through the general "Contact Us" form.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, appointment scheduling software, or IT security.
Legal Compliance: When required by Connecticut state law or federal regulations.
Professional Referrals: With your consent, to specialists or other healthcare providers involved in your treatment.

5. Your Rights (CTDPA Compliance)

Under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Connecticut residents have specific rights regarding their personal data:

Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we have collected about you.
Right to Correct: You may request that we fix inaccuracies in your data.
Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of personal data, subject to medical record retention laws.
Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of targeted advertising or the processing of data for profiling.

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security protocols, including SSL encryption, to protect data transmitted through our website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., dental insurance portals or educational resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these outside platforms.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our Bridgeport office:

Radiant Smiles Family and Aesthetic Dentistry,

2240 Madison Avenue,

Bridgeport, CT

Phone: 203-372-0881

Email: hello@radiantsmilesct.com