Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 11, 2026  |  Last Updated: August 11, 2026

1. Introduction

Acorn Dentistry for Kids (“Acorn,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through the website, how we use and protect that information, and the choices you may have regarding your information.

This website is operated on behalf of Acorn Dentistry for Kids, located at 411 N Water St, Silverton, OR 97381, with the primary contact phone number 503-874-4560.

Patient health information may also be protected by federal and state health-privacy laws and our Notice of Privacy Practices. If this Privacy Policy conflicts with our Notice of Privacy Practices regarding protected health information, the Notice of Privacy Practices controls.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website. For example, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, and a message when contacting Acorn Dentistry for Kids online.

We may also collect information you provide when you:

• Request or schedule an appointment;
• Contact one of our offices through the website;
• Complete online forms;
• Communicate with us by phone, email, text message, or other means;
• Use linked third-party services, including online scheduling, digital patient forms, payment services, or patient portals; or
• Provide billing, insurance, appointment, or other information related to requested dental services.

We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address;
• Browser type;
• Device type;
• Pages visited;
• Date and time of access;
• Referring website or source; and
• General website interaction and usage information.

We use this technical information to maintain and improve the website’s performance, security, functionality, and usability. We may also maintain your mobile phone number, appointment-reminder preferences, and records of consent or opt-out requests when you participate in our SMS program.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve our dental and administrative services;
• Schedule appointments and send appointment reminders you have requested or agreed to receive;
• Respond to inquiries and provide patient or customer support;
• Process billing and insurance matters;
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations; and
• Protect the security and integrity of our services.

4. SMS / Text Messaging Consent and Data

When you opt in to receive SMS appointment reminders from Acorn Dentistry for Kids, we collect your mobile phone number and maintain records related to your consent and messaging preferences.

All categories described above exclude text-messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Mobile information, text-messaging originator opt-in data, and consent will not be shared with, sold to, rented to, or purchased by third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Message frequency varies based on your appointments and interactions with us. Message and data rates may apply.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose information only as permitted or required for the purposes described in this policy, including:

• Service Providers: Trusted vendors that help us operate our business, deliver messages, host systems, process payments, or provide other services, subject to appropriate confidentiality, privacy, and security obligations.
• Health Care Operations and Treatment: Disclosures permitted by applicable health-privacy laws for treatment, payment, and health care operations.
• Legal Requirements: When required or permitted by law, court order, regulatory authority, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, subject to applicable privacy obligations.

Mobile information and opt-in consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand usage, and improve your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy and as required by applicable law. SMS consent, opt-out, and appointment-reminder records may be retained to meet carrier, regulatory, operational, and recordkeeping requirements.

8. Your Privacy Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, or ask questions about our privacy practices. You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP. To submit a privacy request, contact us at info@acorndfk.com or 503-874-4560.

9. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

We provide pediatric dental services to children, but our website and online services are intended for use by parents, legal guardians, and other adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information online directly from a child under 13 without verifiable consent from a parent or legal guardian, except as otherwise permitted by law. Parents and legal guardians may contact us with questions or requests concerning a child’s information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the updated policy on our website and revise the effective or last-updated date shown above.

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