Privacy Policy

Oceanside Family Dentistry

Effective Date: 1.1.2026

Oceanside Family Dentistry (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our office.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • Appointment request details

  • Any information submitted through forms on our website

We may also collect limited non-personal information automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited on our website

  • Date and time of your visit

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Schedule and manage appointments

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Improve our website and services

  • Communicate with you regarding your care or office updates

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

HIPAA & Health Information

As a dental practice, we comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Any protected health information (PHI) you provide is handled in accordance with HIPAA regulations. For more details, please request a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices at our office.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (such as website analytics tools or appointment scheduling platforms) to help operate our website and services. These providers are required to keep your information secure and confidential.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we have about you

  • Request corrections or updates to your information

  • Request that we delete your personal information, where applicable

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children online.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Oceanside Family Dentistry
4251 Arendell Street
Suite I
Morehead City, NC 28557
252-247-5683

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.