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Francisco J. Blanco, DMD

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July, 2026

Francisco J. Blanco, D.M.D., P.A. (“Dr. Blanco Dentistry,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using drblancodentistry.com (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we may use and protect it, and the choices available to you. By using this Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We May Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through the Website, including when you:
  • Request an appointment Submit a contact form
  • Ask a question Subscribe to communications
  • Provide feedback Communicate with our office by phone, email, text message, or another method
The information you provide may include:
  • Your name
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  • Preferred appointment date or time
  • General information about the dental services you are interested in
Any other information you choose to provide Please do not submit sensitive medical, dental, insurance, financial, or emergency information through a general website contact form unless the form is specifically designed and secured for that purpose.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
  • Internet Protocol address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Referring website
  • Dates and times of visits
  • General geographic location
Website interactions and navigation activity This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, pixels, and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected through the Website to:
  • Respond to inquiries and appointment requests
  • Communicate with you about dental services
  • Provide customer service
  • Operate and improve the Website
  • Understand how visitors use the Website
  • Maintain Website security and prevent misuse
  • Send administrative or informational communications
  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations
  • Protect the rights, safety, and property of our patients, visitors, practice, and others
Submitting an appointment request does not guarantee that an appointment has been scheduled. An appointment is not confirmed until you receive confirmation from our office.

Cookies and Analytics

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, understand Website activity, improve functionality, measure traffic, and support marketing efforts. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You may be able to block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features. We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with the Website. These providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Advertising and Remarketing

We may use advertising, conversion-tracking, or remarketing services provided by third parties. These services may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to measure advertising performance and display advertisements based on prior Website activity. You may be able to manage personalized advertising through your browser, device, or the applicable advertising provider’s settings.

Communications

When you provide your contact information, we may use it to respond to your inquiry, assist with scheduling, or provide information related to our services. Where permitted by law and with any required consent, we may communicate with you by phone, email, or text message. Message and data rates may apply to text messages. You may opt out of promotional emails by using the unsubscribe instructions included in the communication. You may opt out of promotional text messages by replying STOP. Opting out of promotional messages will not prevent us from sending necessary administrative, appointment-related, or transactional communications where permitted by law.

Dental and Health Information

Information submitted through a general Website form may not be treated in the same manner as information collected through a designated patient portal or during treatment.
Our use and disclosure of protected health information may also be governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and other applicable laws. Where applicable, our Notice of Privacy Practices provides additional information about how protected health information may be used and disclosed.
This Website Privacy Policy is separate from any Notice of Privacy Practices provided to patients.

Sharing of Information

We may share information with third parties that provide services on our behalf, including:
  • Website hosting providers
  • Website developers and administrators
  • Appointment-request and form providers
  • Analytics providers Communications platforms
  • Advertising and marketing providers
  • Information technology and security providers
  • Professional advisers
Government agencies or legal authorities when required These parties may access information only as reasonably necessary to perform their services or satisfy legal obligations. We may also disclose information when we believe disclosure is necessary to:
  • Comply with a law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or legal process
  • Investigate suspected fraud, security issues, or unlawful activity
  • Enforce our Website policies
  • Protect the rights, safety, or property of our practice, patients, visitors, or others
Complete a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale, or transfer of some or all practice assets We do not sell personal information for money. However, certain analytics or advertising activities may be considered a “sale,” “sharing,” or use for targeted advertising under some state privacy laws. Where required, you may have the right to opt out of those activities.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards intended to protect information collected through the Website. However, no website, internet transmission, electronic storage system, or security measure can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You provide information through the Website at your own risk.

Data Retention

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
  • Respond to your request
  • Provide services
  • Maintain business and legal records
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements
Meet legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, and security obligations Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may contain links to external websites, payment processors, patient portals, social media platforms, maps, scheduling tools, or other third-party services. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy, security, availability, or content of third-party services. Your use of those services is governed by the third party’s terms and privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the Website without authorization from a parent or legal guardian. A parent or guardian who believes a child has submitted personal information may contact us to request its deletion.

Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence and applicable law, you may have the right to:
  • Request access to certain personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain information
  • Request information about how personal information is collected, used, or disclosed
  • Opt out of certain targeted advertising, sharing, or sales
  • Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information
  • Appeal a decision regarding a privacy request
Exercise your rights without unlawful discrimination These rights may be subject to exceptions and verification requirements. To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information below. We may ask for information necessary to verify your identity and process the request.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Because there is not currently a universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, the Website may not respond to all Do Not Track requests. Where legally required, we may recognize supported browser-based opt-out preference signals.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our Website, technology, business practices, or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website after an update constitutes acknowledgment of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to: Francisco J. Blanco, D.M.D., P.A. 8000 SW 117th Avenue, PH-E Miami, FL 33183 Phone: (305) 598-8400
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