Who We Are
Strobel Family Dental operates this website to provide information about our dental services, office policies, and patient resources. Our website address is https://strobelfamilydental.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us online.
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information shown in the comments form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser details. This information helps with spam detection and site security. If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized version of your email address may be shared with Gravatar to display a profile image next to your comment. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once approved, your comment and profile image may be visible to the public.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website, please avoid including embedded location data such as EXIF GPS information. Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from publicly posted images.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies typically last up to one year. When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal information and is removed when you close your browser. If you log into an account on our site, cookies may be used to store login information and display preferences. Login cookies generally last two days, while display preference cookies may last up to one year. Selecting “Remember Me” may keep you logged in for up to two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies. If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Pages on this website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited that website directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed tracking tools, and monitor your interaction with their content, especially if you have an account and are logged into that website.
How We Share Your Data
We do not sell or trade your personal information. If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email as part of standard security procedures. Visitor comments may be reviewed through automated spam detection services to protect the website.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely to allow follow-up comments to be approved automatically. If users register for an account on our website, we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators may also access and manage this information for administrative purposes.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this website or have left comments, you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request that we delete your personal data. This does not include information we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
HIPAA and Protected Health Information
Strobel Family Dental complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and takes the privacy and security of protected health information seriously. This website is not intended to collect or store protected health information. Any personal health information shared with our office outside of this website, such as through patient forms, phone calls, or in-person visits, is handled in accordance with HIPAA regulations and our Notice of Privacy Practices. We encourage patients not to submit sensitive health information through website forms unless specifically directed to do so through secure channels.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to help maintain website security and integrity.
Questions About This Policy
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact Strobel Family Dental using the contact information provided on our website.