Website Privacy Policy
Jeffrey Kindseth DDS
Last Updated: October 12, 2026
1. Introduction
Jeffrey Kindseth DDS, APC (“Jeffrey Kindseth DDS,” “the Practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website.
This Website Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website.
Website: www.jeffkindsethdds.com
Practice Address: 24721 La Plaza, Dana Point, CA 92629
Telephone: (949) 661-2152
Email: jeffkindsethdds@aol.com
This policy applies to information collected through our website.
Protected health information maintained by our dental practice is also governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable federal and California healthcare privacy laws.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information through the following methods.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you contact our practice through our website, we may collect:
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Your name.
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Email address.
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Telephone number.
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Information included in your message.
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Other information you voluntarily provide.
We use this information to respond to inquiries, communicate with prospective or existing patients, and provide requested information about our dental services.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through website technologies.
This may include:
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IP address.
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Browser type.
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Device information.
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Operating system.
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Pages visited.
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General geographic location.
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Website interactions.
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Referring websites.
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Date and time of visits.
This information may be collected through Wix, Google Analytics, and other technologies used to operate and maintain our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected through our website to:
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Respond to questions and inquiries.
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Communicate about requested dental services.
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Improve website functionality.
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Understand website traffic and visitor behavior.
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Maintain website security.
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Troubleshoot technical problems.
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Comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not use website analytics information to identify individual patients or determine their medical conditions.
We do not intentionally send protected health information to Google Analytics.
4. Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a website analytics service provided by Google.
Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Depending on your consent preferences and our configuration, Google Analytics may collect information about:
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Website visits.
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Pages viewed.
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Session duration.
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Device and browser characteristics.
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General geographic information.
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Website interactions.
Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information.
We do not intentionally transmit names, email addresses, telephone numbers, appointment details, or other protected health information to Google Analytics.
Where required by applicable law, nonessential analytics technologies are subject to visitor consent.
You can learn more through Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and, where enabled, analyze website performance.
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website.
We may use the following categories:
Essential Cookies
These cookies support necessary website functions, including security and basic operation.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
Functional Cookies
These cookies may support additional website features and remember certain preferences.
Marketing Cookies
We do not currently intend to use advertising cookies for remarketing. If we introduce advertising technologies in the future, we will review and update our privacy practices and obtain any required consent or authorization before activating them.
Visitors can manage nonessential cookie preferences through our website’s cookie consent banner.
You may also control cookies through your browser settings.
6. Website Contact Forms
Our website provides a contact form for visitors who wish to communicate with our dental practice.
Information submitted through this form may include your name, contact information, and message.
We use submitted information to respond to your inquiry.
Please do not submit sensitive medical information, Social Security numbers, insurance identification numbers, or detailed treatment information through our general website contact form.
For questions involving sensitive patient information, please contact our office by telephone at (949) 661-2152.
Information submitted through our website may be processed by Wix and other service providers involved in operating the website.
If submitted information constitutes protected health information, it must be handled in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy and security requirements.
7. Website Hosting and Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted using Wix.
Wix provides services that may include:
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Website hosting.
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Website security.
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Contact form functionality.
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Website management.
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Data storage.
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Website performance tools.
Information submitted through our website may be processed or stored by Wix in accordance with its applicable terms and privacy practices.
You can review Wix's Privacy Policy.
We may also use third-party service providers to support website functionality and operations.
We require appropriate privacy and security protections when applicable law requires them.
8. Protection of Personal Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information collected through our website.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
We encourage visitors not to submit sensitive personal or medical information through general website forms.
Information constituting protected health information is subject to additional safeguards required by applicable healthcare privacy laws.
9. Sharing of Information
We may disclose personal information to third parties in limited circumstances, including:
Website Service Providers: Companies that help us operate and maintain our website.
Legal Requirements: When disclosure is required or permitted by applicable law.
Business Operations: When reasonably necessary to maintain website functionality and provide requested services, subject to applicable privacy requirements.
We do not sell patient medical records.
We do not intentionally disclose protected health information to advertising platforms without an applicable legal basis and any required authorization.
10. California Privacy Rights
California residents may have privacy rights under applicable state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, and the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act.
The specific rights available depend on the nature of the information and whether the relevant law applies to our practice.
Certain health information governed by HIPAA or California medical confidentiality laws may be subject to different requirements.
Where applicable, California residents may have rights concerning access, correction, deletion, and certain disclosures of their personal information.
Requests regarding personal information may be directed to our office using the contact information below.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website provides information about dental services for patients of different ages, including children.
Our website is not intended to collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental involvement or authorization.
Parents or legal guardians should contact our office directly regarding dental services for minors.
12. Data Retention
We retain personal information collected through our website for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with applicable laws, resolve disputes, and maintain appropriate business records.
Information that becomes part of a patient’s dental record may be subject to additional retention requirements under applicable healthcare laws.
13. External Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by third parties.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Website Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, business practices, or applicable laws.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
15. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this Website Privacy Policy, please contact:
Jeffrey Kindseth DDS, APC
24721 La Plaza
Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone: (949) 661-2152
Email: jeffkindsethdds@aol.com
Website: www.jeffkindsethdds.com
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