Effective Date: February 14, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to the website of Bright Smile Dental Care. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you provide through our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained online.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide through our website, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Appointment requests
• Messages submitted through contact forms

Providing this information is voluntary.

How We Use Your Information

Information submitted through our website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Schedule appointments
• Provide requested information
• Communicate regarding dental services

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Protected Health Information (HIPAA)

If you become a patient of Bright Smile Dental Care, your medical and dental information may be protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Information submitted through website forms may become part of your patient record when applicable and will be handled in accordance with our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Patients may request a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices by contacting our office.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance and user experience.

These technologies may collect non-identifying information such as:

• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site

This information is used for analytics and website optimization and does not personally identify visitors.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools such as analytics providers, scheduling systems, chat tools, call tracking services, or secure form providers to support website functionality.

These vendors help operate and improve our website and are expected to maintain appropriate privacy and security protections.

Online Forms

When you submit information through a website form:

• Information is used only for the purpose it was submitted
• Submission does not establish a doctor-patient relationship

Please do not submit sensitive medical information through website forms unless specifically requested. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please contact our office directly or seek emergency care.

Text Messaging (SMS) Communications

If you opt into SMS communications from Bright Smile Dental Care, messages may include appointment reminders or practice-related updates. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

We do not sell or share mobile phone numbers with third parties for advertising or promotional purposes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to help protect information submitted through our website. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.

Your Choices

• You may disable cookies through your browser settings
• You may opt out of SMS communications at any time
• You may contact our office to update your information

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

Bright Smile Dental Care
9931 Eller Road
Fishers, IN 46038
Phone: (317) 406-9271
Fax: (317) 845-5200