Website Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting our website. The Kids' Dentist Gig Harbor is committed to respecting your online privacy. The following privacy policy sets forth how we use personal information collected at this site. Please read the entire privacy policy before using the site or submitting any of your personal information. When you use the site, you are accepting the practices described in this policy. The privacy practices may be changed in the future. Any changes will be posted and changes will only apply to activities and information in the future, not retroactively. Please review the privacy policy every time you visit our site to understand how personal information you provide will be used.

Statement of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: 09/01/2025

“We are dedicated to the protection of your personal health information, including records, information, and documentation concerning and/or related to substance use disorder, that will never be given or disclosed to anyone – even family members – without your written authorization.”

The Kids' Dentist Gig Harbor (“we,” “us,” “our”) is dedicated to protecting the privacy rights of our patients and the confidential information entrusted to us. It is a requirement of this practice that every employee receive appropriate training and is dedicated to the principal concept that your health information shall never be compromised. We may, from time to time, amend our privacy policies and practices but will always inform you of any changes that might affect our obligations and your rights. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you opt in to receive SMS messages from us.

Protecting Your Personal Healthcare Information

We use and disclose the information we collect from you only as allowed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the state of Washington. This includes issues relating to your treatment, payment, and our health care operations. Your personal health information will never be otherwise given or disclosed to anyone—even family members—without your consent or written authorization. You may, of course, give written authorization for us to disclose your information to anyone you choose, for any purpose.

Our offices and electronic systems are secure from unauthorized access, and our employees are trained to ensure that the confidentiality, integrity, and access to your records are always protected. Our privacy policy and practices apply to all former, current, and future patients, so you can be confident that your protected health information will never be improperly disclosed or released.

Collecting Protected Healthcare Information (PHI)

We will only request personal information needed to provide our standard of quality health care, implement payment activities, conduct normal health practice operations, and comply with the law. This may include your name, address, telephone number(s), Social Security Number, employment data, medical history, and health records. While most of the information will be collected from you, we may obtain information from third parties if it is deemed necessary. Regardless of the source, your personal information will always be protected to the full extent of the law.

Disclosure of Your Protected Healthcare Information

As stated above, we may disclose information as required by law. We are obligated to provide information to law enforcement and governmental officials under certain circumstances. We will not use your information for marketing or fundraising purposes without your written consent. We may use and/or disclose your health information to communicate reminders about your appointments, including voicemail messages, answering machines, and postcards, unless you direct us otherwise. We will never use, disclose, sell, or otherwise allow access to your personal, protected information in exchange for or receipt of financial remuneration.

Any breach in the protection of your personal health information, including unauthorized acquisition, access, use, or disclosure, will be fully investigated, addressed, and mitigated as established by the HIPAA Privacy Breach Notification Rule. You have a right to and will be provided all information relating to any breach involving your personal PHI.

Your Rights as Our Patient

You have a right to request copies of your healthcare information; to request copies in a variety of formats; and to request a list of instances in which we, or our business associates, have disclosed your protected information for uses other than stated above. All such requests must be in writing. We may charge for your copies in an amount allowed by law. If you believe your rights have been violated, we urge you to notify us immediately. You can also notify the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

An expanded and complete copy of our Statement of Privacy Practices is available for your review at our office.

Collected Information

We collect personal information such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, etc., only when voluntarily submitted by our visitors. The information you provide is only used to fulfill your particular request unless you give us permission to use it in another manner.

Shared Information

We may share information with government agencies or any other companies assisting us in fraud prevention or investigation. We may do so when permitted or required by law or when investigating fraud that has already taken place. We also may use other businesses to perform certain services for us, such as maintaining our site and our email services and processing inquiries. We may provide personal information to those businesses when that information is necessary for them to complete a requested transaction or otherwise perform their duties. We will not sell or share your personal information with any unaffiliated third parties for marketing purposes.

Collective Data

Occasionally, we may collect statistical and non-personal information about the use of the site. This information may include how many visitors visit a specific page on the site, how long they stay there, and which hyperlinks they visit. We collect this information to determine which areas of the site are most popular and where to enhance the site for our visitors. This collective data may be used to describe the use of our site to third parties or in response to a government request. However, this data will not personally identify you or any other of our website visitors.

Links to Other Sites

While visiting our site, it is possible that you could be directed (via hyperlink or other means) to other sites that are outside of our control. These other websites may send their own cookies to visitors, collect data, or solicit your personal information. It is important that you read the privacy policies of these other sites before using them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites and cannot guarantee the security of any personal information that is collected on those other sites.

Terms & Conditions

You agree to receive informational messages (e.g., appointment reminders, account notifications, etc.) from The Kids' Dentist Gig Harbor. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. For help, please contact us at (253) 329-5437 or email us. You may opt out of messages at any time by texting STOP.

Contact Us

We reserve the right to make changes to our privacy policy. Any changes to this privacy policy will be posted here. If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at: