Privacy Policy for Benson Hill Smiles

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our Site or submit information through our online forms:

A. Personal Information You Provide‍

This includes information you voluntarily submit, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Appointment details or requests
• Messages or inquiries submitted through contact forms
• Any information you choose to share when requesting services

B. Automatically Collected InformationWhen you browse our Site, certain data may be collected automatically, including:

When you browse our Site, certain data may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site
• Referring website or search terms
• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)

C. Health-Related Information

If you submit medical or dental information through online forms, it may be considered Protected Health Information (PHI).

When applicable, PHI is handled in accordance with HIPAA and other relevant privacy laws.

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
• Provide dental services and patient support
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Communicate updates, reminders, or practice information
• Maintain internal records and administrative processes
• Enhance security and prevent fraudulent activity
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information in the following situations:‍

A. Service Providers‍

We may share information with trusted third‑party vendors who assist with:

• Appointment scheduling
• Website hosting
• Analytics
• Marketing or communication tools
• Patient intake or medical documentation platforms

These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.‍

B. Legal Requirements‍

We may disclose information if required to:

• Comply with laws or regulations
• Respond to subpoenas or legal processes
• Protect the rights, safety, or property of our practice, patients, or others

C. Business Transfers‍

If ownership of the practice changes, patient and website data may be transferred as part of the transition, subject to confidentiality protections.

If you submit health information through our Site, we treat it as Protected Health Information (PHI) and safeguard it according to HIPAA standards.

This includes:

• Secure transmission and storage
• Limited access by authorized personnel
• Use only for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations

For more details, you may request our full Notice of Privacy Practices at any time.

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:

• Secure servers
• Encryption where appropriate
• Access controls
• Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities

While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no online transmission is 100% secure.

Our Site may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Improve website performance
• Analyze traffic and user behavior
• Personalize content or ads

You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies, but some features may not function properly.

Our Site may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third‑party sites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Our Site is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Accessing or updating your information
• Requesting deletion
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Restricting certain uses of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

‍Benson Hill Smiles
16653 108th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98055
425-226-1244
drwagar@bensonhillsmiles.com
Website: https://www.bensonhillsmiles.com/