Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Dr. Ryan G. Bunton, DDS
Effective Date: September 25, 2025
1. Introduction Welcome to the dental practice of Dr. Ryan G. Bunton, DDS (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your Personal Information and Protected Health Information (PHI) when you visit our website, https://www.buntondentist.com, or interact with us online.
2. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: This is information that identifies you as an individual, which you may provide to us voluntarily.
Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth.
- Protected Health Information (PHI): This is individually identifiable health information protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We collect this information through our secure patient forms and patient portal.
Dental and medical history, insurance information, treatment plans, x-rays, and other records related to your care.- Note: The use and disclosure of your PHI are strictly governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which will be provided to you at your first appointment.
- Technical Information: This information is collected automatically when you visit our website.
- Examples:
IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. We may collect this through tools likeGoogle Analytics.
- Examples:
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small files stored on your computer that help us understand user preferences and improve our site. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level.
3. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To schedule, confirm, and remind you of appointments.
- To provide you with dental care and treatment.
- To process payments and insurance claims.
- To communicate with you about your treatment or respond to your inquiries.
- To send you newsletters, promotional materials, or other information (only with your explicit consent).
- To improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
4. How We Share Your Information We do not sell or rent your Personal Information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- For Treatment, Payment, and Operations (TPO): We may share your PHI with other healthcare providers for your treatment, with your insurance company for payment, and for our own healthcare operations.
- With Business Associates: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf. These “Business Associates” are legally bound by a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to protect your information according to HIPAA standards.
Our IT support company, patient communication service (e.g., for reminders), billing company, or dental labs.
- As Required by Law: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
5. Data Security We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our website uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect data transmitted online.
6. Children’s Privacy Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information online from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
7. Links to Other Websites Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
9. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Dr. Ryan G. Bunton, DDS
11909 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66215