Privacy Policy
Personal Information Collection, Use, Disclosure, and Consent
Personal Information may include your name, email address, age, home address, phone number, marital status, income, credit history, medical history, education, employment details, and social insurance number.
At Oasis Dental, we are committed to providing exceptional care and service. To do so, we may collect, use, and—when appropriate—disclose your Personal Information. Safeguarding this information is one of our highest priorities, and we are committed to full transparency and legal compliance in how we handle it.
We will:
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Clearly inform you why and how we collect, use, and disclose your Personal Information;
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Obtain your consent where required;
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Handle your data according to applicable privacy laws;
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Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and security;
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Give you access to review and correct your information as needed.
Why We Collect Your Information
We only collect information necessary to fulfill specific purposes, including:
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Verifying your identity
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Understanding your preferences and needs
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Opening and managing your patient file
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Ensuring you receive high-quality dental care
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Meeting legal and regulatory requirements
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Addressing other lawful reasons related to our services
Your Consent
We will obtain your consent—written, verbal, electronic, or through an authorized representative—before collecting, using, or disclosing your Personal Information, unless an exemption applies.
Implied consent may apply when the purpose for use or disclosure is obvious or reasonable under the circumstances.
When Consent is Not Required
We may collect, use, or disclose Personal Information without consent:
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When required or permitted by law
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In emergencies threatening life, health, or safety
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When information is from a public source
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When seeking legal advice
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For debt collection or fraud prevention
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For other lawful exceptions under applicable legislation
We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties.
Data Retention and Accuracy
We retain your Personal Information only as long as necessary for the identified purpose or for legal/business reasons. We take reasonable steps to keep your information accurate and complete.
You may request corrections in writing, with sufficient detail to identify the information and the desired changes.
Security
We are committed to protecting your Personal Information. Safeguards may include:
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Password protection
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Encryption and firewalls
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Limited employee access
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Secure destruction (e.g., shredding or data deletion)
However, please note that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure.
Log Data
When you visit our website, we may collect technical data such as your:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited and time spent
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Date and time of access
We may use third-party services like Google Analytics to monitor, analyze, and enhance our website’s performance. These services have their own privacy policies regarding data handling.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies—small text files stored on your device—to improve your experience and website functionality. These may include unique identifiers but are not linked to personally identifiable data.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser, though this may impact your ability to use certain features. If not disabled, your continued use of our website implies consent to our cookie use.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page. You are encouraged to review this policy from time to time.
If we make material changes, we may also notify you by email (if on file) or through a prominent notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your Personal Information, please contact:
Oasis Dental
#3 – 4703 130 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta T2Z 4J2
📞 403-202-9220
📧 info@oasisdental.ca