PAUL KIM DMDPAUL KIM DMDSanford, NC

Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 22, 2026

PAUL KIM DMD ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal and protected health information (PHI).

1. Information We Collect

  • Contact information: name, address, phone number, email address.
  • Health information: dental and medical history, treatment records, and related PHI collected during your care.
  • Communications: records of phone calls, SMS messages, and emails with our office.
  • Technical data: basic analytics such as browser type and pages visited on this website.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and coordinate your dental treatment;
  • To send appointment reminders and care instructions via SMS, email, or phone;
  • To process billing and insurance claims;
  • To respond to your inquiries and improve our services;
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Protected Health Information (HIPAA)

We safeguard your PHI in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We do not disclose PHI except as permitted or required by law, for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.

4. SMS & Communications

When you opt in to our SMS program, we use your mobile number to send messages as described in our SMS Terms. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers (such as messaging and billing platforms) who assist our operations under appropriate confidentiality and security obligations, and as required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or restriction on the use of your personal and health information. To make a request, contact us using the details below.

8. Contact

9. Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.