Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Southwest Smiles Dental Clinic values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, Alberta’s Health Information Act (HIA).
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal contact details (name, email, phone number)
Health-related information (as voluntarily provided through forms or consultations)
Appointment and service history
Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
Schedule and manage appointments
Deliver dental services and patient care
Send relevant updates or communications
Improve our website and user experience
We will never sell your information or share it without your consent, unless required by law.
Storage & Security
We take all reasonable precautions to protect your personal data. This includes secure data storage, access controls, and encryption where necessary. Health information is stored in accordance with Alberta HIA guidelines.
Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to track user behaviour for performance and user experience improvements. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
Some personal information may be processed by trusted third-party providers (e.g. payment processors, form services), strictly for the purpose of delivering services to you. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and protect your data.
Accessing or Updating Your Information
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at info@southwestsmiles.ca or +1 587.773.9292.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legislation or our services. The latest version will always be posted on our website.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about how your personal information is handled, please contact our clinic directly:
Southwest Smiles Dental Clinic
1113 Windermere Way,
Edmonton, Alberta, T6W 2P3, Canada