WEEKEND DENTAL

Introduction

 

Weekend Dental (“Herrin Dental LLC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes:

    •    How we collect, use, and protect information through our website

    •    How your medical and dental information may be used and disclosed under HIPAA

    •    Your rights regarding your personal and health information

 

This policy applies to our website, communications, and dental practice.

 

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I. Information We Collect Through Our Website

 

A. Personal Information You Provide

 

When you use our website, you may voluntarily provide information such as:

    •    Name

    •    Phone number

    •    Email address

    •    Appointment requests or contact form messages

 

This information is used only to respond to your inquiry or provide requested services.

 

B. Automatically Collected Information

 

Our website may collect non-identifying data such as:

    •    IP address

    •    Browser type

    •    Device type

    •    Pages visited and time spent on the site

 

This data is used for website functionality, analytics, and improvement.

 

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II. Cookies & Analytics

 

Our website may use:

    •    Cookies

    •    Google Analytics or similar tools

    •    Website hosting and performance tools (e.g., Wix services)

 

These tools help us understand how visitors use our site.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

 

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III. Use of Website Information

 

We may use website information to:

    •    Respond to inquiries or appointment requests

    •    Improve website performance and content

    •    Maintain website security

    •    Communicate important information you request

 

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

 

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IV. Text Messaging & Email Communications

 

If you provide a phone number or email:

    •    You may receive appointment reminders or responses to inquiries

    •    You may opt out at any time

 

No mobile information or text message consent data is shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

 

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NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES (HIPAA)

 

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V. Dental Practice Covered by This Notice

 

This Notice applies to Weekend Dental (“Herrin Dental LLC”).

    •    “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to Weekend Dental

    •    “You” and “your” refer to our patient

 

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VI. Contact Information / Privacy Official

 

Privacy Official:

Dr. Mahmoud Jallad

Weekend Dental

3024 S Park Ave

Herrin, IL 62948

📞 618-727-7565

📧 smile@weekenddental.com

 

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VII. Our Legal Duties

 

We are required by law to:

    •    Maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI)

    •    Provide this Notice of Privacy Practices

    •    Follow the terms of this Notice

 

PHI includes information that identifies you and relates to your health or dental care.

 

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VIII. How We May Use or Disclose Health Information

 

Common Uses

 

We may use or disclose PHI for:

    •    Treatment – providing dental care and coordinating with specialists

    •    Payment – billing insurance or processing payments

    •    Health Care Operations – quality assurance, training, audits, and practice management

    •    Appointment reminders via phone, voicemail, text, email, or mail

    •    Treatment alternatives and health-related services

    •    Family members or friends involved in your care (unless you object)

    •    Business associates who support our operations under HIPAA-compliant agreements

 

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Other Permitted Disclosures

 

We may disclose PHI:

    •    As required by law

    •    For public health and safety activities

    •    For abuse, neglect, or domestic violence reporting

    •    For health oversight activities

    •    In legal proceedings or law enforcement situations

    •    For organ donation, research, or workers’ compensation

    •    To prevent serious threats to health or safety

 

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IX. Uses Requiring Written Authorization

 

Uses or disclosures not described above—such as marketing, sale of PHI, or psychotherapy notes—require your written authorization unless otherwise permitted by law.

 

You may revoke authorization at any time in writing.

 

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X. Your Rights Under HIPAA

 

You have the right to:

    •    Access and obtain copies of your health records

    •    Request corrections

    •    Request restrictions on certain disclosures

    •    Request confidential communications

    •    Receive an accounting of disclosures

    •    Obtain a paper copy of this Notice

    •    Be notified of a data breach

 

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XI. Breach Notification

 

If your unsecured PHI is compromised, we will notify you by mail within 60 days, as required by law.

 

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XII. Special Protections

 

Certain information (HIV status, substance abuse treatment, mental health, genetic information) may receive additional protections under federal or state law.

 

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XIII. Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes apply to all information we maintain and will be posted on our website.

 

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XIV. Complaints

 

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

    •    Weekend Dental’s Privacy Official (above), or

    •    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights

 

We will not retaliate for filing a complaint