Effective Date: September 26, 2025
Website: www.hellokidsdentistry.dental
Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA

At Hello Kids Dentistry, we value the privacy and security of our patients, parents, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our pediatric dental office in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, contact us, or use our services, we may collect:

• Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, address, appointment details, and insurance information.
• Patient Information: Health and dental history, medical forms, and treatment details (protected under HIPAA).
• Children’s Information: We only collect children’s data with parental or legal guardian consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, cookies, and analytics data (to improve website performance).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Schedule and manage appointments.

• Provide pediatric dental care and maintain accurate medical records.

• Communicate with parents about treatment plans, billing, or inquiries.

• Improve our website and services through analytics.

• Send occasional updates, reminders, or promotions (only with your consent).

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. HIPAA Compliance

As a healthcare provider in Florida, Hello Kids Dentistry complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). All patient records are stored securely and accessed only by authorized staff.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information only in the following situations:

• With insurance providers for billing purposes.

• With trusted third-party vendors (such as secure email or appointment systems) that help us deliver services.

• When required by law, court order, or government regulation.

• With other healthcare providers, only with parent or guardian consent.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior and improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Notice)

Our website and services are intended for parents and guardians, not children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children online without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child in error, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

7. Your Rights

As a Florida resident and patient, you have the right to:

• Access and request copies of your medical records.

• Request corrections to inaccurate information.

• Request how we communicate with you (email, phone, mail).

• Opt-out of receiving non-essential emails or marketing.

• Request deletion of personal data, unless retention is required by law or medical regulations.

8. Data Security

We implement physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, HIPAA rights, or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Hello Kids Dentistry

📍 Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

📞 (954) 358-9195

📧 info@hellokidsdentistry.dental