THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW HEALTH INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND
HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of protected health information, to provide individuals with notice of our legal duties
and privacy practices with respect to protected health information, and to notify affected individuals following a breach of unsecured
protected health information. We must follow the privacy practices that are described in this Notice while it is in effect. This Notice
takes effect February 16, 2026, and will remain in effect until we replace it.
We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and the terms of this Notice at any time, provided such changes are permitted
by applicable law, and to make new Notice provisions effective for all protected health information that we maintain. When we make
a significant change in our privacy practices, we will change this Notice and post the new Notice clearly and prominently at our
practice location, and we will provide copies of the new Notice upon request.
You may request a copy of our Notice at any time. For more information about our privacy practices, or for additional copies of this
Notice: please contact us using the information listed at the end of this Notice.
We may use and disclose your health information for different purposes, including treatment, payment, and health care operations. For each of these categories, we have provided a description and an example. Some information, such as HIV-related information, genetic information, alcohol and/or substance use disorder treatment records, and mental health records, may be entitled to special confidentiality protections under applicable state or federal law. We will abide by these special protections as they pertain to applicable cases involving these types of records.
We may use and disclose your health information for your treatment. For example, we may disclose your health
information to a specialist providing treatment to you.
We may use and disclose your health information to obtain reimbursement for the treatment and services you receive from us or another entity involved with your care. Payment activities include billing, collections, claims management, and
determinations of eligibility and coverage to obtain payment from you, an insurance company, or another third party. For example,
we may send claims to your dental health plan containing certain health information.
We may use and disclose your health information in connection with our healthcare operations. For example, healthcare operations include quality assessment and improvement activities, conducting training programs, and licensing
activities.
We may disclose your health information to your family or friends or any other individual identified by you when they participate in your care or in the payment for your care. Additionally, we may disclose information about you to a patient representative. If a person has the authority by law to make health care decisions for you, we will treat that patient representative the same way we would treat you with respect to your health information.
We may use or disclose your health information to assist in disaster relief efforts.
Required by Law. We may use or disclose your health information when we are required to do so by law.
Public Health Activities. We may disclose your health information for public health activities, including disclosures to: • Prevent or
control disease, injury or disability; • Report child abuse or neglect; • Report reactions to medications or problems with products or
devices; • Notify a person of a recall, repair, or replacement of products or devices; • Notify a person who may have been exposed
to a disease or condition; or • Notify the appropriate government authority if we believe a patient has been the victim of abuse,
neglect, or domestic violence.
Personalization: We use your information to personalize your experience, respond to inquiries, and provide relevant information about our dental services.
Communication: Your contact information may be used to communicate appointment reminders, updates, or important information related to your dental care.
Improvement: We analyze website usage data to enhance our website's functionality, content, and user experience.
Dental Insurance Verification: We may share necessary information with your insurance provider to facilitate dental insurance claims.
Third-Party Service Providers: We may use third-party services for website analytics, communication, or payment processing. These service providers adhere to privacy and security standards.
Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of receiving non-essential communications from us.
Access and Correction: You can correct inaccuracies by requesting access to your personal information.
We allocate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no electronic storage or online transmission method is entirely secure; thus, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
We may update this Privacy Policy to recall the changes in our practices or for legal submission. The revised policy will be effectual upon posting.
If you have questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at:
Farah Dentistry
55 North Carpenter Road, Titusville, FL 32796
Email: farahdentistry@gmail.com
Phone: (321) 269-3802
You learn and consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy by accessing our website or using our services. We appreciate your trust in Farah Dentistry and assure you that your privacy is our top priority.
