Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Commitment
Mercado Dental Studio is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your dental health information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information necessary to provide dental care and services, including:
- Your name, contact information, and date of birth
- Insurance and billing information
- Medical and dental history
- Dental records and treatment information
- Emergency contact information
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
- Provide high-quality dental treatment and services
- Process insurance claims and billing
- Maintain accurate and complete dental records
- Send appointment reminders and important health information
- Improve our services and patient experience
- Contact you regarding your dental care as needed
Information Security & Storage
We implement comprehensive physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information. Access to patient records is restricted to authorized dental professionals and staff. Your dental health information is stored securely using encrypted systems and protected according to HIPAA privacy and security standards.
HIPAA Compliance
Mercado Dental Studio complies fully with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your protected health information is handled in strict accordance with HIPAA privacy and security rules. Our full Notice of Privacy Practices is available on this site and upon request at our office.
Third-Party Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. We share information only when necessary for your treatment, with your consent, or as required by law. This may include dental laboratories, insurance companies, and other healthcare providers directly involved in your care.
Website Visitors: No Analytics or Advertising Tracking
This website does not use Google Analytics or any other analytics service, advertising pixels, or third-party tracking scripts. We do not build profiles of website visitors, and we do not sell or share personal information collected through this website, including as those terms are defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the CPRA. Because the site sets no analytics or advertising cookies, no cookie consent banner is required or shown.
The site stores a small amount of information locally in your own browser strictly to make features work: your accessibility panel preferences (for example, larger text or high contrast) are saved in your browser's local storage so they persist as you browse. This information stays on your device and is never transmitted to us or to anyone else. You can clear it at any time through your browser settings or the Reset option in the accessibility panel.
Embedded Third-Party Services
A few features of this website are provided by third parties, and using those features may result in your browser communicating directly with the provider: the map on our site is embedded from Google Maps, our typefaces are delivered by Google Fonts, and our appointment request form is a HIPAA-secure embedded form provided by Jotform under a business associate agreement, so information you submit through it is protected health information handled under HIPAA. Each provider's own privacy policy governs the technical data, such as your IP address, that your browser sends when loading their content. Our website hosting provider also keeps standard, short-lived server logs for security and reliability.
Your Rights as a Patient
You have the right to:
- Access and review your dental records
- Request corrections or amendments to your information
- Request restrictions on use and disclosure of your health information
- Request an accounting of disclosures
- Receive a copy of this privacy policy
To exercise these rights, contact our office at (916) 448-5458.
Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Changes will be posted on our website and communicated to patients as required. Your continued use of our services indicates acceptance of our current privacy practices.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our privacy practices, would like to exercise your patient rights, or wish to report a privacy concern, please contact our office at (916) 448-5458 or visit us in person at 1029 56th Street, Sacramento, CA 95819.