Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 26, 2026
At Oasis Denture Clinic, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your dental and health information. This Privacy Notice explains how we may collect, use, share, and protect information you provide through our website and in connection with our clinic services. This website privacy notice is separate from our formal HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how protected health information may be used and disclosed for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
Information We May Collect
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Appointment request details
- Insurance or payment-related information
- General information about the denture or dental service you are requesting
How We Use Your Information
- Respond to your questions
- Schedule or confirm appointments
- Contact you about denture services
- Verify insurance or payment information
- Improve our website and patient experience
- Maintain website security
- Communicate with you about clinic-related matters
Health Information and HIPAA
If you become a patient of Oasis Denture Clinic, certain dental and health information may be considered protected health information under HIPAA and Washington State privacy laws. Protected health information is used and disclosed only as allowed by law, including for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, or when otherwise required or permitted by law.
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Our Notice of Privacy Practices provides full details on how we handle protected health information. As required by HIPAA, our Notice of Privacy Practices is available at our clinic and upon request.
Website Forms and Email Communication
Please avoid submitting detailed medical or dental information through general website forms or standard email unless specifically instructed by our clinic. While we take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through our website, standard email and online communication may not be fully secure. If you prefer, you may contact us by phone.
Text Messages and Email
If you choose to communicate with us by text message or email, you understand that these methods may not be encrypted. We may use text or email for appointment reminders, scheduling, billing, and care-related communication if you authorize us to do so. You may provide authorization by checking the consent box on our website forms or by contacting our clinic directly.
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You may update your communication preferences at any time by contacting our clinic.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to understand how visitors use the site and to improve website performance. This information may include pages visited, time spent on the site, general location information, browser type, and device information. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
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Please note that visitor behavior on a healthcare provider website may in some circumstances constitute consumer health data under Washington law. We do not use analytics data to infer health conditions or to share data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party service providers to help operate our website and clinic systems, such as website hosting, scheduling, billing, payment processing, analytics, software, and IT support. When required by HIPAA, we enter into Business Associate Agreements with service providers who may access protected health information. All providers must agree to protect patient information and comply with applicable privacy and security requirements.
When Information May Be Shared
We may share information when necessary to:
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Provide denture care
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Coordinate with dental providers, specialists, laboratories, or other professionals involved in your care
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Process insurance, Medicaid, or payment claims
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Operate and manage the clinic
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Comply with federal, state, or local law
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Protect patient safety or prevent fraud
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Respond to legal or regulatory requirements
Washington State Privacy Rights
Washington law provides privacy rights regarding certain health-related data, including under the Washington My Health MY Data Act (MHMD). These rights include:
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The right to confirm whether we collect your consumer health data and obtain a list of third parties with whom it has been shared
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The right to withdraw consent to the collection or sharing of your consumer health data
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The right to request deletion of consumer health data that is not subject to HIPAA, legal retention requirements, or other applicable law
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The right to know what information is collected, why it is collected, and how it is used
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The right to request correction of inaccurate information, subject to legal limitations
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Some requests may be limited by HIPAA, Washington healthcare record laws, insurance billing rules, legal retention requirements, and our duty to maintain accurate patient records. We do not sell your health data.
To exercise your Washington privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at the information listed below.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal and health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. No website, email system, or electronic communication method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Choices
You may contact us to:
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Ask questions about this Privacy Notice
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Update your contact information
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Change your communication preferences
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Request access to your patient records
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Ask about your privacy rights or submit a privacy rights request
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Certain requests may require written verification and may be subject to legal limitations.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended to collect information from children without involvement from a parent, legal guardian, or authorized representative. If services are requested for a minor, a parent or legal guardian may be required to complete forms and provide consent.
Updates to This Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:
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Oasis Denture Clinic
16418 7th PL W, STE D
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Phone: (425) 329-5383
Email: oasisdentureclinic@gmail.com