Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/17/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to North Fork Dental (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about you when you visit our website, communicate with us, or receive dental care at our office located in Hotchkiss, Colorado.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Personal Information You Provide:

Name, phone number, email address, mailing address, date of birth, and insurance details provided via forms, emails, or during appointments.

Medical and dental history shared as part of your treatment.

Automatically Collected Information:

When you visit our website, we may collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, and usage data through cookies or analytics tools.

Third-Party Information:

If you are referred to us by another healthcare provider or insurance company, we may receive relevant information necessary for your care.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide dental care, treatment planning, and follow-up services.

Communicate with you about appointments, reminders, and updates.

Process insurance claims and billing.

Improve our website and services.

Comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. HIPAA Compliance

North Fork Dental complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your health information is protected and used only for purposes related to your treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
You have the right to:

Access and request a copy of your health records.

Request corrections to your information.

Request limits on how your information is shared.

File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

For more information about your HIPAA rights, you can visit:
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/index.html

5. Data Protection & Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your information, including secure servers, encrypted communications, and access controls. While we strive to protect all personal data, no online transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Online Tracking

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to other websites for your convenience (such as insurance providers or dental associations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe your child has provided information to us without consent, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. Your Consent

By using our website or providing information to our office, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on our website with the updated “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

North Fork Dental
Address: 158 East Bridge Street, Hotchkiss, CO 81419

Phone: (970) 872-2299

Email: [email protected]

(Optional) Fax: (970) 287-8229