Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Updated: 7/1/2026

At Muskego Dental, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information you provide when visiting our website or interacting with our practice.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
 

Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information

• You may voluntarily provide:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Date of birth (when necessary)

• Insurance information (if submitted)

• Appointment requests

• Messages submitted through contact forms

• Health Information

If you submit medical or dental information through secure forms, we collect only the information necessary to respond to your inquiry or provide dental services.

Please do not submit sensitive health information through unsecured contact forms unless specifically instructed.

Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Referral website

• Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:

• Schedule and manage appointments

• Respond to inquiries

• Provide dental services

• Improve our website

• Send appointment reminders

• Communicate regarding treatment or services

• Process payments (if applicable)

• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

• Protect against fraud or misuse

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve website performance

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze website traffic

• Enhance user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party providers to help operate our website and business, including:

• Website hosting

• Appointment scheduling

• Payment processing

• Email communications

• Analytics services (such as Google Analytics)

These providers may collect information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

Google Analytics
Our website may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics may collect:

• Device information

• Browser information

• Pages visited

• Approximate geographic location

• Time spent on pages

You can opt out using Google's browser add-on.

Online Appointment Requests
If you request an appointment online, we collect the information necessary to contact you and schedule your visit.

Submitting an appointment request does not establish a dentist-patient relationship.
 

Text Messages and Email Communications
If you opt in, we may send:

• Appointment reminders

• Scheduling updates

• Practice announcements

 

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time. Transactional communications regarding your care may still be sent when necessary.

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Protection of Health Information
If we collect protected health information (PHI), we handle it in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), when applicable.

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How We Protect Your Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

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Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Service providers assisting our practice

• Insurance companies (when authorized)

• Healthcare providers involved in your treatment

• Government agencies when required by law

• Professional advisors

• Successors in the event of a business transfer

 

Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)

• Withdraw consent where applicable

• Request restrictions on certain processing

• Receive information about how your data is used

 

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.

 

Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 without parental involvement. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website except as necessary for providing dental services with appropriate parental or guardian consent.

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External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

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Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services

• Meet legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Maintain business records

 

Patient records are retained according to applicable healthcare regulations.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

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Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Muskego Dental
S76 W17587 Janesville Road     
Muskego, WI 53150
Phone: (262) 679-0333
Email: info@muskegodental.com

 

HIPAA Notice
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this website. It is separate from our Notice of Privacy Practices regarding protected health information under HIPAA. Patients may request a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices during their visit or by contacting our office.