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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 23, 2026
McLean Pediatric Dentistry Privacy Policy
McLean Pediatric Dentistry ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website or communicating with our office.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you use our website or contact our office.
Contact Information
McLean Pediatric Dentistry
6711 Whittier Ave., Suite 102
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 356-1875
Information We Collect
We may collect information including:
Personal Information
When you complete a form, request an appointment, contact us, or subscribe to communications, we may collect:
- Parent or guardian name
- Child's name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address
- Appointment preferences
- Insurance information (when voluntarily submitted)
- Information contained in your message
Automatically Collected Information
When visiting our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referral source
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Cookies and analytics data
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Schedule appointments
- Respond to inquiries
- Provide requested information
- Improve website performance
- Communicate regarding appointments
- Send office announcements
- Provide customer support
- Maintain website security
- Meet legal obligations
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use:
- Cookies
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads Conversion Tracking
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel
- Similar website analytics technologies
These tools help us understand website usage and improve the visitor experience.
You may disable cookies within your browser settings.
HIPAA Notice
Information submitted through website forms or email may not always be encrypted to HIPAA standards.
Please do not submit sensitive medical information through general contact forms.
Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy laws and our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist with:
- Website hosting
- Appointment scheduling
- Payment processing
- Email communications
- SMS communications
- Analytics services
- Marketing services
- Legal compliance
These providers are contractually required to safeguard your information.
SMS Messaging Privacy
If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages, we may send:
- Appointment reminders
- Appointment confirmations
- Scheduling updates
- Office notifications
- Customer service communications
SMS Privacy Statement
SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
Your mobile information will only be used for the communications you have consented to receive.
SMS Opt-Out
You may opt out of text messaging at any time by replying:
STOP
For assistance, reply:
HELP
or contact our office directly.
SMS Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending on your appointments and communications with our office.
Standard message and data rates may apply.
Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission is completely secure.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for parents and legal guardians.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through our website.
Virginia Privacy Rights
Virginia residents may have certain rights regarding personal information under applicable Virginia law, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, or information regarding certain processing activities where applicable.
To submit a privacy request, please contact our office.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide requested services
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Maintain business records
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes become effective immediately upon posting.
Contact Us
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
McLean Pediatric Dentistry
6711 Whittier Ave., Suite 102
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 356-1875