Privacy Policy
Welcome to Jolie Smiles. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your medical and personal information in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. This document serves as our official Notice of Privacy Practices under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
I. Dental Practice Covered by This Notice
This Notice describes the privacy practices of Jolie Smiles (“Dental Practice”).
“We,” “our,” and “us” refer to Jolie Smiles. “You” and “your” refer to our patients.
II. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your health information, please contact our Privacy Official:
Email: info@joliesmiles.com
Phone: (813) 687-4916
Address: 7749 Van Dyke Rd, Odessa, FL 33556
III. Our Promise and Legal Obligations
We are committed to protecting your health information. This Notice describes how we may use and disclose your health data, as well as your rights to access and control it.
We are legally required to:
- Maintain the privacy of your health information
- Provide this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
- Abide by the terms of this Notice currently in effect
IV. How We May Use or Disclose Your Health Information
A. Common Uses and Disclosures:
- Treatment – Sharing information with professionals involved in your care
- Payment – Billing and collecting payment from you or your insurance
- Healthcare Operations – Quality review, training, business planning, etc.
- Appointment Reminders – Via phone, text, email, or mail
- Treatment Alternatives & Health Benefits – Informing you of options
- Family & Friends – Involvement in your care with your consent
- Business Associates – Secure third-party services under contract
B. Less Common Uses and Disclosures:
- Required by law
- Public health reporting
- Abuse, neglect, or domestic violence reporting
- Government health oversight
- Legal proceedings
- Law enforcement
- Coroners, medical examiners, and funeral directors
- Organ and tissue donation
- Research with proper oversight
- Preventing serious threats
- Military and national security
- Workers’ compensation claims
V. Written Authorization
Any other use of your information (such as for marketing or selling data) requires your written authorization, which you may revoke at any time in writing.
VI. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review your health information
- Request amendments to incorrect or incomplete data
- Request restrictions on how your data is used or disclosed
- Request confidential communication
- Receive an accounting of disclosures
- Receive a paper copy of this Notice
- Be notified of security breaches
VII. Special Protections
Sensitive data such as mental health, HIV/AIDS status, substance abuse, and genetic information may receive additional legal protections.
VIII. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to revise this Notice at any time. Revisions will be posted in our office and on our website: https://www.joliesmiles.com
IX. How to File a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, contact us using the information above. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
X. Text Message Privacy
We will not share your mobile number with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Text message originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties.