Privacy Policy
St. Petersburg Endodontics (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at stpeteendo.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about visitors to our Site. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information we collect
We may collect the following categories of personally identifiable information (PII) when you use our Site:
- Contact information — name, phone number, and any message you submit through our contact or appointment request forms.
- Usage data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs, collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
- Patient portal access — if you access our third-party patient portal (patportal.net), that platform’s own privacy policy governs the information collected there.
2. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your appointment requests, questions, or inquiries.
- Schedule and confirm appointments.
- Improve the content and functionality of our Site.
- Send appointment reminders or follow-up communications, where applicable.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
3. Cookies and tracking technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic and improve user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Site may not function properly as a result. We may use Google Analytics or similar services to collect aggregated, anonymized usage data.
4. Sharing of information
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site and conducting our business (such as web hosting or analytics providers), provided those parties agree to keep your information confidential and use it only as directed by us.
We may also disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights and safety of our practice, staff, or patients.
5. HIPAA notice
Information submitted through this Site’s contact or appointment request forms is not protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA until it is incorporated into your patient record. Our clinical records and the separately governed patient portal are handled in accordance with our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which is available at our office and upon request.
6. Data security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information you provide through our Site. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-party links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including our patient portal. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies separately.
8. Children’s privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us so we can remove it.
9. Your choices
You may contact us at any time to review, update, or request deletion of personal information you have submitted through our Site. We will respond to such requests within a reasonable timeframe.
10. Changes to this policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: