1. Introduction
At Capitol Hill Dental Arts (website url address: https://capitolhilldentalarts.com/), your trust matters to us. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., we proudly serve our community with personalized dental care backed by a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and patient respect. Just as we safeguard your oral health, we also prioritize the protection of your personal and online information.
We take a proactive approach to privacy, implementing secure systems, clear policies, and industry best practices to keep your data safe. When you visit our website or interact with our team, you can feel confident that we respect your privacy, handle your information responsibly, and act transparently in how we collect, use, and protect your data.
This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we manage your information and uphold our promise to safeguard it. By using our website, you agree to this Policy and allow us to serve you with the highest standards of care—both in the clinic and online.
Capitol Hill Dental Arts
Online Privacy Policy
Last revised: May 01, 2025
At Capitol Hill Dental Arts, we actively protect your online privacy and handle your information responsibly. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you interact with our website. By accessing or using our site, you confirm that you have read and understood this Policy, and you consent to our collection and use of your information in accordance with it. If you disagree with this Policy, you must stop using our website immediately.
Information We Collect
We actively collect:
Personal Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and payment details when you submit forms or make transactions on our site.
Non-Personal Information: IP address, browser type, device details, and operating system data to optimize our website and enhance your browsing experience.
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Use of Information
We use and apply the information we collect to:
Deliver the dental services, products, or resources you request.
Communicate with you regarding appointments, inquiries, or your account.
(If Opted-In) Send you timely updates, marketing materials, and promotional offers.
Analyze website traffic patterns, track performance, and implement improvements for a smoother user experience.
When you engage with our website, you authorize us to apply your information in these ways to better serve you.
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Disclosure of Information for Legal Reasons
We may share your information to:
Comply with court orders, subpoenas, or applicable legal processes.
Investigate and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity.
Protect the safety of individuals and enforce our policies.
We may also disclose information to legal counsel, auditors, and consultants when necessary to meet regulatory or compliance obligations.
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Your Choices and Controls.
You hold the power to manage your data:
Adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies.
Opt out of marketing emails by contacting us directly.
Disable cookies to prevent tracking of browsing behavior.
Request edits or removal of your personal information by reaching out to our office.
We respond promptly to all data-related requests.
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Other Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information to unaffiliated third parties. However, we may:
Share information with affiliated companies under our ownership or control for business purposes.
Work with third-party providers (such as website hosts, payment processors, or analytics providers) who need access to perform services for us. These providers must safeguard your information and use it solely for authorized functions.
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Compliance with HIPAA
As a dental practice, we strictly protect your Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA guidelines. We only use or disclose PHI as required by law or for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. We ensure our business associates follow HIPAA standards to secure your sensitive information.
.Safeguarding Your Data
We proactively protect your personal information by:
Encrypting sensitive data during transmission and storage.
Restricting access to Social Security numbers and disclosing them only when required by law.
Monitoring our systems to detect and prevent unauthorized access or misuse.
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Website Analytics Tools
We use tools like Google Analytics and Bing Webmaster Tools to study how visitors interact with our site and improve your browsing experience. These tools may use cookies to gather non-personal data such as IP addresses and browsing behavior. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
.External Links Disclaimer
Our website may link to external sites that we do not operate. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We urge you to review those sites’ privacy policies before providing personal information. This Policy applies only to data collected directly through our website.
.Compliance with U.S. and Canadian Privacy Laws
Under CCPA and CalOPPA, California residents can request details of the information we collect, how we use it, and can request edits or deletion of their data.
Under PIPEDA, Canadian residents can expect us to seek explicit consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information for reasonable purposes.
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Note: Our website is intended for use in the United States and Canada only. Privacy laws such as GDPR (EU), UK Data Protection Act, and Australia’s Privacy Act do not apply..
Changes to Privacy Policy
We actively review and update this Policy to remain compliant and transparent. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email (if available) or display a notice on our website. The revised date at the top reflects the latest version. By continuing to use our website, you accept all updates automatically.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests about your privacy or this Policy, we welcome you to contact our team:
📍 Capitol Hill Dental Arts
Address: 27 6th Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
📞 Phone: (202) 543-2020
📧 Email: capitolhilldentalarts AT gmail DOT comWe’re here to address your concerns and ensure you feel safe—both in our office and online.