Privacy Policy

Shine Dental Group (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this website you agree to the practices described here.

Please do not send medical information through this website

Our website contact and appointment forms are not a secure or HIPAA-compliant channel. Please do not include detailed health history, diagnoses, or other protected health information in a web form or email. Share those details with us by phone or in person. To reach us directly, call (209) 749-1444.

Information we collect

Information you give us. When you submit a contact or appointment request, we collect the name, phone number, email address, and any message you choose to provide.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we automatically receive standard technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device, referring page, and the pages you view. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

How we use your information

To respond to your inquiries and schedule appointments.
To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
To measure website performance and understand how visitors use our site.
To deliver and measure our advertising, including on Google and Meta (Facebook/Instagram).
To comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies and analytics

We use cookies and third-party tools to understand traffic and improve the site. These may include:

Google Analytics — website usage measurement.
Google Ads and the Meta Pixel — to measure and improve our advertising and to show relevant ads.

These providers may set their own cookies and process data under their own privacy policies. You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of personalized ads through Google Ad Settings and your Meta ad preferences.

How we share information

We share information only with service providers who help us operate our website, communications, and advertising (such as hosting, analytics, and ad platforms), and when required by law. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Data retention

We keep the information you submit only as long as needed to respond to your request, provide care coordination, and meet our legal and recordkeeping obligations, after which it is deleted or de-identified.

Your privacy rights (California residents)

If you are a California resident, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. We do not sell your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

Children’s privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent version.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us:

Shine Dental Group
155 W El Portal Dr, Suite C, Bld 12, Merced, CA 95340
Phone: (209) 749-1444
Email: shinedentaldds@gmail.com