Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Introduction
Idaho Emergency Dental ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our dental services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, and insurance information when you schedule an appointment or contact us.
- Health Information: Dental records, medical history, treatment plans, x-rays, and other health-related information necessary for your care. This information is protected under HIPAA.
- Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on our website.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our dental services
- Schedule and manage appointments
- Communicate with you about your care, appointments, and our services
- Process payments and submit insurance claims on your behalf
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- Analyze website usage to improve user experience
- Send promotional communications (with your consent)
HIPAA Compliance
As a healthcare provider, we are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your protected health information (PHI) is safeguarded according to HIPAA regulations. We will not use or disclose your PHI without your authorization except as permitted or required by law.
Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Healthcare providers involved in your treatment
- Insurance companies for claims processing
- Service providers who assist in our operations (subject to confidentiality agreements)
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
We use cookies for:
- Essential website functionality
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Remembering your preferences
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal and health information
- Request corrections to your records
- Request restrictions on certain uses of your information
- Receive a copy of your health records
- Opt out of marketing communications
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Idaho Emergency Dental
2320 E Gala St STE 200
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 284-4481
Email: Email Us
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.