Privacy and Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 7, 2026
At Focus Dentistry, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how information may be collected and used through our website: https://focus-dentistry.com/.
Collection of Personal Information
When you contact Focus Dentistry through this website, submit a form, request an appointment, or communicate with the practice, you may be asked to provide personal information.
This may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Information submitted through contact, appointment, or enquiry forms
Information related to your dental care or treatment enquiry
We may also collect technical information automatically, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and website usage data.
HIPAA and Protected Health Information
Focus Dentistry may collect, use, maintain, and disclose certain health information that is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, commonly known as HIPAA.
Protected health information may include information provided through appointment requests, patient forms, treatment enquiries, payment-related communications, or other interactions with the practice.
Protected health information is handled in accordance with applicable HIPAA requirements and our Notice of Privacy Practices.
This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how information may be collected through this website. It does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how protected health information may be used and disclosed, as well as the rights patients have regarding their health information.
How We Use Your Information
We may use information submitted through this website to:
Respond to enquiries
Schedule and manage appointments
Communicate with you about your care or enquiry
Provide patient support
Process payment-related or administrative information
Improve website performance
Maintain website security
Comply with legal requirements
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the website, manage communications, process forms, support payment-related services, or comply with legal obligations.
Where required, service providers must protect information and only use it for the purpose of providing services to Focus Dentistry.
Referrals and Healthcare Communications
If information needs to be shared with another healthcare provider, specialist, laboratory, or other party involved in your care, this will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember preferences, improve functionality, and understand how visitors use the site.
How We Use Cookies
We may use cookies to:
Help the website function properly
Remember preferences
Improve website performance
Understand how visitors use the site
Support website security
Measure the effectiveness of marketing or advertising where applicable
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not work correctly.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited and how users navigate the site. This information helps us improve the website experience.
Advertising Cookies
Where applicable, advertising cookies may be used to help deliver relevant advertisements, measure advertising performance, and limit how often an advertisement is shown.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as display preferences or other settings, to provide a more personalised experience.
Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how certain parts of the website function.
For more information about managing cookies, you can visit:
Third-Party Content and Cookies
Some pages may include third-party content or tools, such as maps, videos, forms, analytics tools, or advertising services. These third parties may collect information or use cookies according to their own privacy policies.
Focus Dentistry does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Updates to This Policy
Focus Dentistry may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy and Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Focus Dentistry
6841 Wrightsville Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910.239.9305
Email: info@focus-dentistry.com
Website: https://focus-dentistry.com/