Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of non-personal and limited personal information when you visit our Site:

a. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, our servers or third-party analytics tools may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring URL (the page you came from)
• Date and time of your visit

This information is used for website analytics, security, and improving site performance. It is not used to identify individual visitors.

b. Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you contact us through a web form, email, or phone number listed on this Site, you may voluntarily provide your name, email address, phone number, or a brief message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not stored in any automated database connected to clinical records.

We strongly advise that you do not submit any sensitive health information, insurance information, or clinical details through this Site.

2. No PHI or Patient Data

This Site is not a HIPAA-covered electronic system for the transmission of patient information. We do not use this Site to:

• Collect, store, or transmit Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Process insurance claims or clinical records
• Facilitate electronic health record (EHR) access
• Accept or store payment information

All patient care communications, records, and scheduling are handled through separate, HIPAA-compliant systems. If you are an existing or prospective patient, please contact our office directly.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregate, non-personal usage data. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help improve your browsing experience and allow us to understand how our Site is being used.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of the Site may not function properly.

For information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

4. How We Use Information

We use the information collected through this Site to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• Respond to inquiries submitted through the Site
• Analyze usage patterns and optimize content
• Protect the security and integrity of the Site

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand Site usage. These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing their use of information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

No mobile opt-in message consent will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

Links to third-party websites on this Site are provided for your convenience. Once you leave our Site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.

6. Data Retention

Contact form submissions and email inquiries are retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which they were provided, or as required by applicable law. Aggregate analytics data may be retained indefinitely in non-identifiable form.

7. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us through this Site, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect information submitted through this Site against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. New Jersey Residents

If you are a New Jersey resident, you may have additional rights under applicable state law. Please contact us directly if you have questions about your privacy rights under New Jersey law.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Dr. Matthew Krieger, DMD
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Website: mkdmd.com