Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 2026

At Columbia Smile Center, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, you may voluntarily provide information including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Information submitted through our contact form
Appointment requests
Any additional information you choose to provide

Our website may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on our website
Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

Respond to inquiries
Schedule appointments
Communicate regarding your dental care
Improve our website and patient experience
Analyze website performance
Comply with applicable legal requirements

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and better understand how visitors use our website.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies at any time, although some features of the website may not function properly.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use trusted third-party services including:

Google Maps
Google Analytics
Google Business Profile

These providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Appointment Requests

Submitting a contact form or appointment request does not establish a dentist-patient relationship. We will contact you to confirm appointments and gather any additional information needed.

Please do not submit sensitive medical information through our website forms.

HIPAA Notice

This website is not intended for the transmission of protected health information (PHI).

If you are an existing patient and need to discuss confidential health information, please contact our office directly by phone.

Our Notice of Privacy Practices regarding your protected health information is available in our office and provided to patients as required by federal law.

Information Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through our website. While no method of electronic transmission is completely secure, we work with reputable service providers to help safeguard your information.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Columbia Smile Center
115 Professional Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29169

Phone: (803) 794-8371

Last Updated: July 2026