INFORMATION WE COLLECT
 

This Website is administered by Gary M. Sigafoos, DDS, on a Wix platform. This Privacy Statement describes the information we collect about you and what may happen to that information.

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To match you with a dentist, either by telephone or via our online find-a-dentist pages, we require you to provide us with your full name, contact information such as address, telephone number and e-mail address ("personally identifiable information"), and dental need. In the course of using our service and/or Website, we automatically track certain information about you. This information includes what browser you are using, and your IP address. Most sites automatically collect this information.

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In addition, we use cookies on certain pages of our site. Cookies are stored on your hard drive, not on our site. You are always free to decline our cookies if your browser permits, although in that case you may be required to re-enter certain information more frequently during a visit to our site.

USE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information you provide to contact you, schedule services, and send referral information to referral dental partners.

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If you send personal correspondence to us, such as an e-mail, letter or survey, we may collect such information into a file specific to you. All correspondences provided to us or if contained within a customer survey, are deemed the property of Gary Sigafoos, DDS, upon receipt. Correspondences submitted to Gary Sigafoos, DDS, may be used in whole or in part, to contact you regarding dentail appointments and follow up.

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Disclosure of Your Information

If you request to be matched with a new specialist or medical provider for a specific concern, we may share your personally identifiable information with the provider.

In addition, we cooperate with all law enforcement inquiries. Therefore, local, state and federal law enforcement can request your name, street address, city, state, zip code, phone number, and e-mail address. Due to the existing regulatory environment, we may be forced to disclose information to the government or third parties under certain circumstances, or third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private communications.

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Your Privacy Rights

Our clients can request and obtain information we disclosed (if any) to third parties for patient care according to the terms outlined in our HIPAA Policy.

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Changes to Privacy Statement

The terms of this Privacy Statement will govern the use of any information collected while it is in place. We reserve the right to change this Privacy Statement at any time, so please revisit this page as often as you wish. In case of any material change, we will change the "Last Updated" date in this Privacy Statement. Changes to this Privacy Statement are effective as of the stated "Last Updated" date, and your continued use of this site on or after the "Last Updated" date will constitute acceptance of, and agreement to be bound by, those changes.

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Security

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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT​

Wix, GoDaddy, and JotForms use industry-standard efforts to safeguard the confidentiality of your personally identifiable information, such as firewalls and Secure Socket Layers. However, "perfect security" does not exist on the Internet.

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We are committed to continuously improving access to our goods and services by individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to use any aspect of this Website because of a disability, please call (858) 997-2877 and we will provide you with prompt personalized assistance.

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of content on our website.

Below, you'll find a few recommendations to help make your browsing experience more accessible:

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If you have trouble seeing web pages, the US Social Security Administration offers these tips for optimizing your computer and browser to improve your online experience.

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• Use your computer to read web pages out loud

• Use the keyboard to navigate screens

• Increase text size

• Magnify your screen

• Change background and text colors

• Make your mouse pointer more visible (Windows only)

If you are looking for mouse and keyboard alternatives, speech recognition software such as Dragon Naturally Speaking may help you navigate web pages and online services. This software allows the user to navigate a web page or application screen using voice controls.

If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, there are several accessibility features available to you:

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Closed Captioning

Closed captioning provides a transcript for the audio track of a video presentation, synchronized with the video and audio tracks. Captions are generally visually displayed over the video, benefiting people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, as well as anyone who cannot hear the audio due to noisy environments. We are currently updating our video content to include captions or by adding links to written transcripts for easy viewing. Learn how to turn captioning on and off in YouTube.

Volume Controls

Your computer, tablet, or mobile device has volume control features. Each video and audio service has its own additional volume controls. Try adjusting both your device's volume control and your media player's volume control to optimize your listening experience.

If the recommendations above do not meet your needs, we invite you to contact us using the information on our Contact Us page.  

We are also available at 858-568-8941 to assist you in accessing our website content.

QUESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS

If you want more information about our privacy practices or have questions or concerns, please contact us using the information listed at the end of this notice.

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If you believe that:

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• We may have violated your privacy rights.

• We made a decision regarding accessing your health information that was incorrect.

• Our response to a request you made to amend or restrict the use or disclosure of your health information was incorrect.

• We should communicate with you by alternative means or at alternative locations.

You may contact us using the information listed below.

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