Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

You may view an online copy below. Adam S Haws DDS Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, including SMS/text messaging communications in compliance with 10DLC requirements.

1. Information We Collect

  • Full name
  • Address
  • Phone number (including mobile number)
  • Email address
  • Date of birth
  • Insurance information
  • Payment information
  • Health information necessary for dental treatment
  • Communication preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide dental care and treatment
  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Process insurance claims and payments
  • Send billing notifications
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Send operational and service-related SMS messages when consent has been provided

3. SMS / Text Messaging (10DLC Compliance)

By providing your mobile phone number and explicitly opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from Adam S Haws DDS Inc., including appointment reminders, confirmations, office notifications, and billing notifications.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. After you send STOP, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS messages unless you opt back in.

For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at 805-688-9546 or [email protected].

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information or mobile phone number with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

4. How We Obtain SMS Consent

We obtain SMS consent through written patient intake forms, online website forms with consent checkboxes, or in-office opt-in forms. Consent is explicitly provided and is not a condition of receiving treatment.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information only as necessary to process insurance claims, comply with legal obligations, or work with secure service providers under confidentiality agreements. We do not sell personal information.

6. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable laws, including HIPAA.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, and maintain required healthcare records.

8. Your Rights

You may request access to your personal information, request corrections, or withdraw communication consent by contacting:

Adam S Haws DDS Inc.
Phone: 805-688-9546
Email: [email protected]

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

For your convenience, you may also view or download a PDF copy of our Privacy Policy by clicking here.