Privacy Policy
Designing Smiles at Mission Hills
Effective Date: January 15, 2026
Designing Smiles at Mission Hills ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website or communicate with our practice.
This policy applies to information collected through our website, online forms, and digital communications.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you interact with our website, you may choose to provide personal information, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Appointment or inquiry details
This information is used solely to respond to your request or provide services you have asked for.
Website & Technical Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or advertisement)
This information is collected in aggregate form to help us understand website usage and improve performance, usability, and content.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through the website.
Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze traffic patterns
- Understand how visitors interact with our site
- Improve functionality and user experience
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics for these purposes. These services collect information automatically and process it according to their own privacy policies.
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly as a result.
How We Use Information
Information collected through our website may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
- Communicate with you about services you requested
- Improve our website and online experience
- Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing and advertising efforts
We do not sell your personal information.
Marketing & Communications
If you choose to subscribe to communications from us, we may occasionally send informational or promotional messages related to our services. You may opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our communications.
We do not knowingly share personal information for third-party marketing purposes unrelated to our practice.
Sharing of Information
Information collected may be shared:
- Internally within our practice for operational purposes
- With trusted service providers who support website, communication, or administrative functions
- When required by law or legal process
We do not disclose personal information without a legitimate business or legal reason.
Protecting Your Information
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information collected through our website. Access to information is limited to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job responsibilities.
While no system can guarantee complete security, we regularly review our practices to maintain appropriate protections.
Your Choices
You may:
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Adjust browser settings to limit or block cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Designing Smiles at Mission Hills
194 Francisco Lane, Suite 112, Fremont, CA 94539
Phone: (510) 659-0130