Privacy Policy for Dental BLU

1. Who We Are

Dental BLU
2600 Alexandria Pike
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Phone: (859) 442-8200

Dr. Angela Arlinghaus and Dr. Katie Meister lead our practice. We focus on patient education, clear communication, and a calm experience for anxious patients.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways.

Information you provide directly

• Name
  
• Contact details
  
• Address
  
• Medical history
  
• Appointment details
  
• Insurance information
  
• Payment information
  

SMS-specific information

When you opt in to receive text messages:

• Your phone number
  
• Your consent to receive SMS messages
  

Information collected automatically

• IP address
  
• Device information
  
• Browser type
  
• Pages visited
  
• Time spent on the site
  

This data helps us improve site performance and track usage patterns.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to support your care and communicate with you.

For dental care and administration

• Schedule appointments
  
• Maintain medical records
  
• Coordinate treatments
  
• Process payments
  
• Manage insurance claims
  

For SMS messaging

• Send appointment reminders
  
• Provide updates about your treatment
  
• Share practice announcements
  
• Send promotional messages based on your preferences
  

You can opt out of SMS at any time by replying STOP.

For website operations

• Improve site performance
  
• Analyze traffic
  
• Prevent fraud or misuse
  

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your information.

We share information only with trusted partners who support your care or help us operate our practice:

• Dental labs
  
• Insurance providers
  
• Payment processors
  
• Practice management platforms
  
• Dental Intelligence Engagement software for SMS messaging
  

We do not share SMS opt-in information with third parties for marketing.

We may disclose information if required by law.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Track site performance
  
• Improve loading speed
  
• Understand how you use the site
  

You can adjust cookie settings in your browser.

6. Your SMS Rights

• You can opt out anytime by replying STOP.
  
• You can request more info by replying HELP.
  
• Message and data rates may apply.
  
• Message frequency varies.
  

Your SMS consent is not a condition of receiving treatment.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We use practical technical and administrative safeguards to protect your data from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. These include secure servers, restricted access, and encrypted systems.

No method of transmission is perfect, but we take steps to protect your information seriously.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not designed for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children online.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our site may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. The effective date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

11. Contact Us

To ask questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact:

Dental BLU

Phone: (859) 442-8200

Address: 2600 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY 41076

Email: office@dentalblu.com