Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 13, 2025

This page explains how Spring Valley Dental Associates ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares information on our website. This content is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

Information we collect

• Information you provide: Contact details submitted via forms (name, email, phone), appointment requests, and messages you send us.
• Automatic collection: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website, pages viewed, time spent on site, approximate location, IP address, browser type, and device information via cookies.
• Call & messaging: If you call or email us, we may keep a record consistent with applicable law and practice needs.

How we use information

• Provide and improve the website and our services.
• Respond to inquiries, schedule appointments, and communicate with you.
• Analyze site performance through Google Analytics.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. It collects information such as pages you visit, how long you stay, and how you arrived. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data. For more information visit How Google uses information from sites that use our services.

Opting out: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, or use the opt-out button on our cookie banner.

Sharing of information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted service providers including website hosting, Google Analytics, email providers, and scheduling tools. We may also share information when required by law.

Data retention

We retain website-related information as long as needed for the purposes described above. Contact form submissions are typically retained for 2 years unless you request deletion.

Your choices & rights

• Access / Deletion: Contact us at info@springvalleydentistry.com to request access to or deletion of your information.
• Google Analytics: Use the opt-out add-on linked above.
• Cookies: Manage through your browser settings.
• Marketing: Unsubscribe via any email we send you.

California residents

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, email info@springvalleydentistry.com.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will revise the "Last updated" date above when changes are made.

Terms of Service

Use of this website

By using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site.

No medical advice

Content on this website is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dental or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified provider.

User responsibilities

• Do not misuse the site or attempt to gain unauthorized access.
• Do not submit unlawful, infringing, or harmful content.
• Only provide accurate information in forms or appointment requests.

Intellectual property

All content on the site (text, graphics, logos, and images) is owned by or licensed to Spring Valley Dental Associates. You may not reproduce or distribute site materials without permission.

Disclaimer of warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the site.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Cookies & Tracking Disclosure

What we use

• Strictly necessary cookies: Required for core functionality (security, navigation).
• Google Analytics cookies: Help us understand site traffic and performance, pages visited, time on page, general location.
• Functional cookies: Remember choices to personalize your experience.

Google services

We use Google Analytics, Google Maps (for directions), and Google Fonts. These services may set cookies or collect device identifiers. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

Your choices

• Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
• Opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
• Use the consent banner on this site to opt out of analytics at any time.

Disable analytics tracking

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

If you are a patient, our in-office and clinical privacy practices are described in our full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. This document explains how your protected health information (PHI) may be used and disclosed and your rights as a patient.

Website contact forms are not intended for sensitive medical details, please call us directly for time-sensitive or confidential matters: (972) 852-2222.