Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 5, 2025
1. Introduction
West LA Dental Implants (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website westladentalimplants.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or contact us for dental services.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out a contact or appointment request form
- Call or email our office
- Submit a question or inquiry through the Site
- Sign up for newsletters or promotions
This information may include your name, phone number, email address, and any details you include in your message (such as dental concerns or insurance information).
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically by us and third-party services, including:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Device identifiers and cookie data
3. Advertising & Third-Party Tracking
Our Site uses online advertising platforms and tracking technologies, including Google Ads and other ad networks. These services allow us to reach potential patients through targeted advertising based on your browsing behavior.
Google Ads & Google Analytics
We use Google Ads and Google Analytics to advertise our services and analyze Site traffic. Google may use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to:
- Show you our ads on Google Search and partner websites
- Remarket to users who have previously visited our Site
- Track ad conversions (e.g., form submissions or calls)
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior patterns
You can opt out of Google’s use of cookies for ad personalization by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We and our advertising partners use the following types of tracking technologies:
- Session Cookies – Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies – Cookies that remain on your device for a set period
- Pixel Tags / Web Beacons – Small images used to track interactions on our Site or in emails
- Remarketing Tags – Code placed on our Site to show ads to previous visitors
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
Do Not Track
Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals from browsers. However, you may opt out of interest-based advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to appointment requests, inquiries, and communications
- To provide information about our dental implant services
- To improve our website and user experience
- To send marketing communications (with your consent)
- To run and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Health Information & HIPAA
West LA Dental Implants is a dental healthcare provider subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Any protected health information (PHI) that you share with us as a patient is governed by our separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which you will receive upon becoming a patient.
Please avoid sharing sensitive health information through website contact forms, as these channels are not HIPAA-secured. To securely share health information, please contact our office directly by phone.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our website and running advertising campaigns (e.g., Google, web hosting providers)
- Professional advisors such as lawyers or accountants, when required
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities, when required by law
- Successor entities in the event of a business merger, acquisition, or sale
All third-party service providers are required to handle your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information collected through the Site for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form submissions and inquiry data are typically retained for up to 3 years.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Right to request deletion of your personal information
- Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Right to opt out of targeted advertising
- Right to correct inaccurate personal information
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
West LA Dental Implants
Website: westladentalimplants.com
Website: westlaimplants.com
(310) 481-0111
12301 Wilshire Blvd Suite 205, Los Angeles, CA 90025
California residents may submit privacy requests by contacting us through the channels above and referencing the CCPA in your request.