Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 14, 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the website
www.smileavenuedental.com, operated by Sophia Rozov, D.D.S., Inc., doing business as Smile Avenue Dental Group (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or submit information through our online forms.

Information We Collect

When you use our website or contact forms, we may collect:

Name
Phone number
Email address
Appointment requests or general messages

We do not collect detailed medical history or sensitive health information through standard website forms.
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website forms.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
Communicate with you about dental services
Improve our website and patient experience
Contact you regarding your request

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

SMS Communications & TCPA Compliance

If you submit a contact or appointment request form on our website, you may receive SMS text messages from Smile Avenue Dental Group to confirm receipt of your request, schedule or remind you of an appointment, or respond to your inquiry. By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive these service-related text messages.

Message frequency may vary depending on your interactions with us. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message we send. For help, reply HELP, or contact us at info@smileavenuedental.com.

We do not use your mobile phone number for marketing purposes without your separate consent, and your information will not be shared with third parties for their marketing purposes.

HIPAA & Health Information

If you become a patient, any protected health information (PHI) you provide in our office or through secure patient systems is handled in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Our full Notice of Privacy Practices is available separately.

Online contact forms are intended for general communication only and should not be used to submit sensitive medical information.

Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and ensure proper site functionality. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website.

We use cookies provided by our website hosting platform and, when applicable, basic analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies do not collect personal health information.

You can choose to accept or manage cookie preferences through the cookie banner displayed when you first visit our website. You may also adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some parts of the website may not function properly.

Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to:

Request access to personal information we collect
Request deletion of your personal information
Request information about how your data is used
Request that we opt you out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
(note: we do not sell or share personal information)
Exercise these rights without receiving discriminatory treatment To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information.
However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.