Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Hunt Dentistry (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our patients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our clinic or use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information you provide directly to us, including your name, phone number, email address, date of birth, and health information necessary to provide dental care. We may also collect information automatically when you use our website, such as your IP address and browser type.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to schedule and manage appointments, provide dental treatment, process insurance claims and billing, send appointment reminders and follow-up communications, and respond to your inquiries. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Health Information
Your dental and health records are maintained in strict confidence in accordance with Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). Access to your health information is limited to authorized clinic staff directly involved in your care.
4. Cookies and Website Data
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can disable cookies through your browser settings. We use Google Maps embeds on our site, which may set cookies from Google according to their privacy policy.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal and health information for the period required by applicable law and professional regulatory standards. Dental records are typically retained for a minimum of 10 years from the date of last treatment, or until age 18 for minor patients.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and regulatory requirements. To exercise these rights, please contact our office in writing. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our clinic uses secure, encrypted systems for storing patient records.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: Hunt Dentistry, 284 Queen St E, Unit 120, Brampton, ON L6V 1C2 · Phone: (905) 456-3755 · Email: info@huntdentistry.ca
