Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 9, 2026
At Cherry Log Oral Surgery, we are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of our patients' personal and protected health information (PHI). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our digital forms.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal identification information from you in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when you visit our site, fill out a contact or appointment request form, or subscribe to our newsletter. This information may include:
- Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Information related to your dental or health history submitted via encrypted patient forms.
- Technical browsing data collected automatically via cookies, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your personal information for the following clinical and administrative purposes:
- To schedule and coordinate your appointments.
- To respond to your inquiries or send clinical updates.
- To improve our website's user experience and customer service.
- To comply with state and federal healthcare regulations, including HIPAA.
3. Protected Health Information (PHI) & HIPAA
Any health-related information you submit through secure form portals is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) and is strictly governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We do not share, sell, or disclose your PHI to any unauthorized third parties. Secure communications are handled via HIPAA-compliant servers and encrypted channels.
4. SMS Communication Consent
If you opt-in to receive SMS notifications or appointment reminders from us, your phone number and consent details will be handled securely. We do not share SMS consent or phone numbers with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. You may opt-out of SMS communications at any time by replying "STOP" to any message.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to our office:
Cherry Log Oral Surgery
9 White Dove Ln, Cherry Log, GA 30522
Phone: (706) 946-5015