Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 2026

Sarasota Oral & Implant Surgery (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Practice”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, www.sarasotaoms.com, or interact with our online services.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this information carefully to understand how your personal information is handled.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide and certain information automatically generated when you interact with our website.

Personal Information You Provide

When you contact our practice, request an appointment, complete an online form, or communicate with our team, we may collect:

• Your full name and contact information, including email address and telephone number.
• Appointment requests, preferred locations, and scheduling preferences.
• Information submitted through patient inquiry or referral forms.
• Messages, questions, or other information you choose to share with us.
• Information necessary to respond to your requests or provide administrative assistance.

Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address and approximate geographic location.
• Browser type, operating system, and device information.
• Pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on the website.
• Referring websites and general website usage patterns.
• Information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

Sarasota Oral & Implant Surgery may use the information collected through our website for legitimate business and administrative purposes, including:

• Responding to questions, inquiries, and appointment requests.
• Scheduling, confirming, or coordinating appointments.
• Communicating with patients and referring healthcare professionals.
• Providing information about our oral and maxillofacial surgery services.
• Maintaining, operating, and improving our website.
• Analyzing website traffic and improving the visitor experience.
• Protecting our website against unauthorized activity and security threats.
• Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.

We use personal information only for purposes reasonably related to your interactions with our practice or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

Protected Health Information and HIPAA

Sarasota Oral & Implant Surgery recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy and confidentiality of patient health information.

Protected Health Information (PHI) collected in connection with patient treatment, payment, and healthcare operations is governed by applicable requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and our separate Notice of Privacy Practices.

Our Notice of Privacy Practices describes how medical and dental information about you may be used or disclosed, as well as your rights regarding that information.

This website Privacy Policy does not replace our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. To obtain a copy of that notice or learn more about your privacy rights as a patient, please contact our office.

For your protection, please avoid submitting sensitive medical information, treatment records, or other confidential health details through unsecured website forms or standard email communications.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember visitor preferences, analyze website performance, and improve the overall user experience.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow websites to recognize certain information about your browsing activity.

Depending on the technologies implemented on our website, cookies may be used for:

• Maintaining essential website functionality.
• Remembering visitor preferences and settings.
• Understanding how visitors navigate and interact with our website.
• Measuring website performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that restricting certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of some website features.

How We Share Your Information

Sarasota Oral & Implant Surgery does not sell personal information collected through our website.

We may share information with third parties when reasonably necessary to operate our website, provide requested services, or fulfill legal obligations.

Such parties may include:

• Website and technology providers: Companies that assist with website hosting, maintenance, security, and technical support.
• Communication and scheduling providers: Services that help us process inquiries, manage appointment requests, or communicate with patients.
• Analytics providers: Services that help us understand website usage and performance.
• Professional advisors: Legal, accounting, or other professional representatives when necessary.
• Government or legal authorities: When disclosure is required by law, legal process, or applicable regulations.

Service providers are expected to protect information they receive and use it only for authorized purposes consistent with applicable contractual and legal obligations.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

These safeguards are intended to support the confidentiality and integrity of information collected through our website.

However, no method of electronic transmission or internet-based storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information collected through our website for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, respond to inquiries, maintain appropriate business records, and comply with applicable legal requirements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information collected, the purpose for which it was provided, and any applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding the personal information we maintain about you.

These rights may include:

• Requesting access to personal information you have provided.
• Requesting correction of inaccurate or outdated information.
• Requesting deletion of certain personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements.
• Opting out of promotional or non-essential communications.
• Managing browser cookies and tracking preferences.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact our office using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, online services, patient resources, mapping platforms, or social media pages that are not operated or controlled by Sarasota Oral & Implant Surgery.

These external websites may have their own privacy policies, terms of use, and information collection practices.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended to provide information about our practice and services to patients, prospective patients, parents, guardians, and referring healthcare professionals.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

If you believe that a child has submitted personal information through our website without appropriate authorization, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Sarasota Oral & Implant Surgery reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, business practices, services, or applicable legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect personal information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our website privacy practices, or how your personal information is handled, please contact Sarasota Oral & Implant Surgery.

Sarasota Oral & Implant Surgery

Phone: (941) 401-9126

Email: frontdesk@srqimplant.com

You may also reach our team through our Contact Us page.