Lifetime 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, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at muscatinelifetimedentistry.com or contact our office.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal identification information — name, phone number, email address, and any other information you voluntarily submit through our contact or appointment request forms.
- Usage data — browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Respond to your inquiries and appointment requests
- Send appointment reminders and follow-up communications
- Communicate with you via phone, email, or text message (SMS) if you have opted in
- Improve our website and patient experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
SMS / Text Message Communications
If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages, Lifetime Dentistry may send you SMS/MMS messages including appointment reminders, scheduling notifications, and general office communications. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
To opt out of SMS communications at any time, reply STOP to any text message from us. For help, reply HELP or call our office at (563) 263-9082.
Your mobile number and SMS opt-in information will never be shared with or sold to third parties for marketing purposes.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting our business, under strict confidentiality agreements
- When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Lifetime Dentistry, our patients, or others
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our appointment booking platform. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through our site, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information that we hold. To make such a request, please contact us directly using the information below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Lifetime Dentistry
2011 Houser St, Muscatine, IA 52761
Phone: (563) 263-9082
Email: muscatinelifetimedentistry@gmail.com
Last Updated: May 2025