Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to http://dr-cazares-mcallen.mcallendentalcare.com (referred to as “the Company,” “we,” or “us”). We are committed to maintaining a transparent and secure online environment for our users, ensuring their privacy is protected at all times. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, utilize, and safeguard the personal information of our visitors and clients in adherence to international data protection standards and various regional privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Quebec Law 25
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
  • Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), USA
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Utah Consumer Sales Practice Act (UCPA)
  • Connecticut Total Data Protection Act (CTDPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our website, applications, services, and products offered under the dr cazares McAllen brand. It is important to be aware that this Privacy Policy does not extend to third-party platforms or services accessed through links on our site, as these entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the practices related to:

  • Using our applications and services with an authorized user account.
  • Visiting websites linked to this Privacy Policy.
  • Engaging with communications from us, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, and text messages/SMS.

Personal Data Collection

We gather various forms of personal data to enhance your experience and provide tailored services. The types of information collected include:

  • Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details and billing addresses for transactions.
  • Financial Information: Banking information, if you choose to store it for seamless payments.
  • Purchase Information: Data related to products or services you’ve purchased from us.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses and MAC addresses.
  • Location Data: Geolocation information when you interact with our services on a mobile device.
  • Feedback: Your responses to surveys, reviews, and feedback forms.
  • Social Media Information: Details obtained from social media platforms when users choose to log in through these accounts.
  • Product Information: Preferences, ratings, and interactions related to products on our website.

We collect this data through various methods: user input forms, account settings, browsing activities, automated tracking technologies (like cookies), and third-party service providers who assist us in data collection and processing.

Cookies

We employ cookies, a common web technology, to enhance your online experience and gather analytics on website usage. Cookies can be categorized as:

  1. Strictly Necessary: Essential for navigation and functionality of our services.
  2. Preference: Remember user preferences and settings.
  3. Analytics: Track site usage and performance for improvement purposes.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their privacy settings.

Retention and Deletion

The retention period of personal data depends on the purpose it was collected for. We retain information as required by law and for legitimate business interests. Once the data is no longer needed for these purposes, we will delete or anonymize it from our systems and records.

Security Measures

We take significant measures to safeguard your personal data, employing industry-standard security practices:

  • Encryption: Encrypting data during transmission and at rest to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Secure Third-Party Processing: Engaging trusted third-party service providers who adhere to strict data protection standards.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children in this age group.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding personal data, including:

  • Access to your information and its use details.
  • Correction or rectification of inaccurate data.
  • Erasure or deletion of your data (also known as the ‘right to be forgotten’).
  • Restriction on processing your data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to data portability, allowing you to move or copy your data to another service.
  • Objection to how your data is used, especially for direct marketing purposes.
  • Non-discrimination based on refusal to provide personal information.

To exercise these rights or have any data-related queries, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided in the ‘Contact Us’ section below.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update and modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page, and we encourage users to review it periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding privacy, data protection, or to exercise your rights: