Privacy Policy

Waccamaw Oral Surgery (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information gathered through our website, phone calls, email communications, and online forms. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Waccamaw Oral Surgery may collect information that you voluntarily provide through our website or when contacting our office. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any information you include when submitting a contact form, requesting an appointment, or communicating with us.

As an oral surgery office, patients and visitors may choose to provide details related to oral health concerns, symptoms, or treatment needs. If you submit information that may relate to your health or requested procedures, we will use that information only to respond to your inquiry, assist with scheduling, or provide support related to services offered by our office.

We may also automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our website. This may include IP address, browser type, device type, general location information (such as city or region), pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring website sources. This information helps us improve website performance, functionality, and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and communication requests
• To assist with appointment requests, scheduling, and patient support
• To provide information about oral surgery services and treatment options
• To improve our website’s content, performance, and accessibility
• To maintain the security and integrity of our website and systems
• To prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access

• To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide a smoother browsing experience and to understand website traffic trends. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow the website to recognize your browser and remember certain settings. We may also use analytics tools (such as traffic measurement software) to understand how visitors interact with our site, including which pages are viewed most often and how users navigate the site.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact certain functionality or features on the website.

How We Protect Your Information

Waccamaw Oral Surgery takes reasonable administrative and technical measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we work to protect the information you share with us, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

For sensitive medical information or urgent concerns, we recommend contacting our office directly by phone rather than submitting details through online forms.

Third-Party Links and Tools

Our website may contain links to third-party services or embedded tools such as maps, appointment request systems, review platforms, or video content. These third parties may have their own privacy practices, and Waccamaw Oral Surgery is not responsible for the content or privacy policies of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Sharing of Information

We may share personal information only when necessary, including:

• With trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, communication services, or technical support (under confidentiality obligations)
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or security of our patients, staff, and business
• In connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or transfer of ownership

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website. If we learn that personal information from a child has been submitted, we will take steps to delete it as appropriate.

Your Choices and Access

You may request that we update or correct information you have provided through our website. You may also request deletion of submitted information where applicable, unless we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or operational purposes.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted to this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact Waccamaw Oral Surgery using the contact information provided on our website.