Effective Date: August 26, 2025
Last Updated: August 26, 2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how Magruder Family Dentistry (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information of our patients and website visitors. This policy applies solely to our dental practice located in Galveston, Texas.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information when you interact with our office, including when you book appointments, complete patient intake forms, or communicate with us:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Health Information: Details related to your dental care, medical history, insurance information, and treatment plans
- Payment Information: Payment method details (processed via secure third-party services)
- Marketing Preferences: Opt-in status for promotional communications
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To schedule, confirm, and manage your dental appointments
- To deliver and personalize dental care services
- To respond to inquiries and provide patient support
- To send appointment reminders, service updates, and marketing communications (if consent is given)
- To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
3. Sharing of Personal Information
We respect your privacy. Magruder Family Dentistry does not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. Your information is used solely to provide services directly through our office.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers (such as our scheduling, insurance, or payment processors) only to the extent necessary to support clinic operations, and only under strict confidentiality agreements.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
5. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or correct your personal information
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Request deletion of your information, subject to applicable medical record retention requirements
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our services are directed toward individuals of all ages, but we require parental or guardian consent before collecting personal information from patients under the age of 18.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Magruder Family Dentistry