PRIVACY POLICY
Smiles 4 Arlington
Effective Date: July 17, 2026
Gorgeous Smile ("Gorgeous Smile," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or communicate with our office.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Appointment requests
- Insurance information
- Messages submitted through online forms
- Any other information you choose to provide
We also automatically collect certain technical information including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Referring websites
- Cookies and analytics information
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Schedule appointments
- Respond to inquiries
- Verify insurance information
- Provide requested dental services
- Improve our website
- Send appointment reminders
- Send practice updates
- Respond to customer service requests
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
HIPAA Notice
If you become a patient of Gorgeous Smile, your protected health information (PHI) is governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use:
- Cookies
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads
- Meta Pixel
- Microsoft Clarity
- Other marketing or analytics technologies
These technologies help us understand website usage and improve the user experience.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
Text Messaging (SMS)
If you provide your mobile number and opt in, you may receive text messages regarding:
- Appointment reminders
- Appointment confirmations
- Office notifications
- Treatment follow-ups
- Billing notifications (when applicable)
SMS Consent
SMS consent is never sold, rented, shared, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes.
Your consent to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving dental treatment.
Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending on your interactions with our office.
Message and Data Rates
Standard message and data rates may apply according to your wireless carrier.
Opt-Out
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying:
STOP
After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS messages unless you opt in again.
For assistance, reply:
HELP
or contact our office directly.
Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may send:
- Appointment confirmations
- Treatment information
- Practice announcements
- Educational content
- Marketing communications (when permitted)
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting our office.
Information Sharing
We may share your information only when necessary to:
- Process insurance claims
- Work with payment processors
- Operate our website
- Schedule appointments
- Provide dental services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect patient safety
- Respond to lawful government requests
All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality safeguards.
We Do Not Sell Personal Information
Smiles 4 Arlington does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We do not sell your personal information for monetary value or for targeted advertising purposes.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.
Your Privacy Choices
You may request to:
- Update or correct your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information where permitted by law
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
- Opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe link
If you are a Virginia resident, you may also have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable Virginia privacy laws. To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact our office using the information provided below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this website.
Contact Us
Gorgeous Smile
4001 9th Street North Suite 218
Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 266-1505
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our office directly through the contact information provided on this website.