Privacy Policy
McMurphy Pediatric Dentistry (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting your family’s privacy. This Privacy Policy details how we handle personal information collected through our website.
1. Information We Collect
Personal & Patient Information: When requesting appointments, completing patient intake forms, or contacting us online, we may collect parent/guardian names, child details, contact phone numbers, email addresses, and general reasons for the visit.
Non-Personal Usage Data: We automatically gather standard technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device details, and pages viewed to optimize our platform.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Schedule and manage dental appointments at our Biloxi or Ocean Springs offices.
Respond to patient inquiries, dental emergencies, and care requests.
Provide post-op instructions, educational materials, and practice updates.
Improve site navigation, accessibility, and user experience.
3. Cookies, Pixels, and Tracking Technologies
We, along with our third-party service providers, advertisers, and partners, may use cookies, tracking pixels (also known as web beacons or clear GIFs), tags, SDKs, and similar tracking technologies to automatically collect certain information about your activity when you interact with our Site and Services. These technologies allow us and authorized third parties to analyze trends, administer the platform, track user movements around the site, and gather demographic and behavioral information about our user base as a whole. Third-party partners may also use these tracking tools to collect information over time and across different websites to deliver targeted, cross-contextual advertising tailored to your interests. While you can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or limit tracking, doing so may impact your ability to use certain features of our Site. By using our Site and Services, you consent to the placement and use of these cookies and tracking technologies by us and our third-party partners.
4. Confidentiality & HIPAA Compliance
We prioritize child and patient privacy. Information collected via online forms is used strictly for scheduling and care coordination. Protected Health Information (PHI) provided during clinical care is further safeguarded in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable federal and state privacy laws.
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. Data may be shared with trusted technical service providers who assist in operating our website or scheduling systems under strict confidentiality agreements.
6. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out to us:
Biloxi Office: 1070 Judge Sekul Ave., Biloxi, MS 39530 | (228) 374-8175
Ocean Springs Office: 1268 Ocean Springs Rd., Ocean Springs, MS 39564 | (228) 215-3100