Privacy Policy

If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us. At https://www.beachheightsdentistry.com, the privacy of our visitors is of extreme importance to us. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information that is received and collected by https://www.beachheightsdentistry.com and how it is used.

Hipaa policy

Website: https://www.beachheightsdentistry.com

At Beach Heights Dentistry, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This Privacy Policy explains how we may use and share your protected health information (PHI) and describes your rights regarding that information.

How We Use and Share Your Information

We may use or share your PHI for:

  • Treatment: Coordinating or managing your dental care with other providers.

  • Payment: Billing insurance companies or processing payment for services.

  • Healthcare Operations: Improving the quality of our care, training staff, and administrative purposes.

  • Required by Law: Disclosures for public health, law enforcement, or other legal obligations.

We will not use or share your PHI for any purpose not listed above without your written authorization. You may revoke an authorization at any time in writing.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and Copies: Request to see or obtain a copy of your dental records.

  • Corrections: Ask us to correct any errors in your records.

  • Restrictions: Request limits on how we use or share your PHI (though we may not always be able to agree).

  • Confidential Communications: Ask us to contact you in a specific way (e.g., at work rather than home).

  • Accounting of Disclosures: Request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your PHI.

  • Receive a Paper Copy: You may request a paper copy of this policy at any time.

Our Responsibilities

  • We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.

  • We will notify you if a breach occurs that may have compromised your information.

  • We must follow the privacy practices described in this notice and provide you with updates if they change.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Beach Heights Dentistry
319 Redondo Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90814
TEL: (562) 433-0908

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Personal Information

By entering your full name, email address, and phone number, you are providing personal information that will be used by Beach Heights Dentistry for the sole purpose of returning your request to be contacted by us. We will only use this information to contact you in order to assist you in scheduling an appointment to be seen by Drs. Yen or Sonnenburg, and/or to answer any questions you may have indicated in the comments section. Our intention is to only use your personal information to return your request for contact regarding a dental appointment, and/or a dental related question.

Opt-Out Option

Please contact us if you wish to opt-out/unsubscribe from receiving any future communication.

Log Files

Like many other Web sites, https://www.beachheightsdentistry.com makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol ( IP ) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider ( ISP ), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.