Oʻahu Smile Studio – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 21, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Oʻahu Smile Studio (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and discloses your information when you visit our website, submit a consultation request, schedule an appointment, communicate with us, or use any of the cosmetic and restorative dental services we provide (“Services”).

This policy applies to all content, features, and functionality available through oahusmilestudio.com and any related digital properties operated by Oʻahu Smile Studio.

If you are a California resident, please see the “California Privacy Rights” section below.


2. The Types of Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information you submit when you:

  • Request a cosmetic consultation

  • Complete online forms or assessments

  • Upload smile photos for digital analysis

  • Communicate with us via call, text, email, or website chat

  • Schedule appointments through our online calendar

  • Subscribe to email or SMS updates

  • Respond to surveys or submit testimonials

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Date of birth

  • Inquiry details (veneers, implants, whitening, etc.)

  • Photos of your teeth/smile (including embedded metadata)

  • Insurance information (if voluntarily provided)

  • Written comments or messages submitted through the website

Please avoid uploading images containing other people or sensitive medical information beyond your dental needs.


b. Information Collected Automatically from Your Device

We may automatically collect device or usage information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Clicks, scrolls, and navigation data

  • Cookie identifiers and tracking pixels

  • Location data (if enabled on your device)

This helps us improve website performance and personalize your experience.

Our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals.


c. Information Collected During Phone Calls or SMS

We may record or monitor calls for quality and training purposes.
Our staff may also enter call details into our secure scheduling and patient management systems to ensure continuity of service.


d. Information We Receive from Partners & Service Providers

We may receive information from:

  • Appointment scheduling tools

  • Marketing/advertising platforms

  • Analytics tools

  • Payment or financing providers (e.g., third-party dental financing applications)

  • Teledentistry or smile-simulation partners

  • HIPAA-conscious CRM systems (such as GoHighLevel)

This may include:

  • Appointment status

  • Lead source

  • Smile simulation images (if generated via partner platform)

  • Financing prequalification data (if submitted intentionally)

We do not collect or store protected health information (PHI) unless voluntarily provided for scheduling or consultation preparation.


e. Information from Public Sources

We may gather publicly available data (such as general demographic or geographic information) to help improve marketing relevance. No sensitive medical or personal data is collected from public sources.


f. Information Collected Through Mobile Applications

If you access our website or tools from a mobile device, we may receive:

  • Device identifiers

  • GPS location (if enabled)

  • App usage behavior

  • Device settings and permissions

You may disable location access at any time in your device settings.


g. Information from Social Media Platforms

If you interact with Oʻahu Smile Studio through platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, we may receive information permitted by your privacy settings, such as:

  • Profile name

  • Comments or messages

  • Engagement history (ads clicked, posts liked)

Please review your social platform privacy settings if you have concerns.


h. Information Collected Through Online Advertising Tools

We may use cookies, pixels, and tracking technology to:

  • Track ad performance

  • Measure website activity

  • Personalize future ads

  • Conduct analytics and retargeting

This includes Meta Pixel, Google Analytics, and similar tools.


3. How We Use Your Information

a. To Provide and Improve Our Services

We use your information to:

  • Schedule and confirm appointments

  • Respond to consultation requests

  • Provide cosmetic dentistry recommendations

  • Create digital smile previews (if requested)

  • Communicate about upcoming appointments

  • Maintain medical/dental records required for treatment

  • Improve website functionality

  • Deliver customer support

  • Personalize your experience


b. For Marketing and Communication

We may send you:

  • Appointment reminders

  • Consultation follow-ups

  • Treatment-related information

  • Special offers or promotions

  • Cosmetic dentistry education content

You can unsubscribe from marketing messages at any time.


c. To Protect You, Us, and Others

We may use your information to:

  • Verify identity

  • Prevent fraud

  • Maintain the safety of our digital systems

  • Comply with health and safety protocols


d. To Comply With Legal Obligations

We may process information to meet:

  • State or federal dental practice regulations

  • Recordkeeping requirements

  • Insurance reporting requests (if applicable)

  • Other legal standards


e. For Research and Development

We may analyze aggregated, non-identifiable data to improve:

  • Patient experience

  • Website performance

  • Service offerings

  • Marketing effectiveness


f. With Your Consent

We may use or share information with your explicit consent, such as:

  • Submitting photos for smile simulation

  • Opting into SMS communications

  • Applying for financing with third-party partners


4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

a. Service Providers

Including:

  • Appointment booking platforms

  • CRM and patient management systems

  • Smile simulation providers

  • Analytics tools

  • Email/SMS delivery platforms

  • Marketing/Advertising platforms

These partners help deliver and improve our Services.


b. Dental Financing or Treatment Partners

If you request financing or are referred externally for specialized treatment, we may share relevant info only with your permission.


c. Advertising and Marketing Partners

We may share non-sensitive information to help create more relevant ads.

We never sell personal dental information.


d. Legal or Regulatory Authorities

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or regulatory bodies.


e. Business Transfers

If Oʻahu Smile Studio is sold or merged, your information may be transferred to the new owner, who will maintain this privacy policy unless updated.


5. SMS & Text Message Communications

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in, Oʻahu Smile Studio may send you SMS text messages related to appointment scheduling, consultation follow-ups, reminders, and service-related communications. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP or contact us using the information below.

6. Your Choices

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails

  • Opt out of SMS

  • Adjust cookie settings in your browser

  • Request updates or deletion of your information

  • Decline to provide optional data

  • Disable location tracking on your device


7. Children’s Privacy

Oʻahu Smile Studio does not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years old. If you believe a minor has submitted info, contact us and we will remove it.


8. Data Security

We use reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.


9. Privacy Practices of Third Parties

Our website may link to external platforms (e.g., payment providers, social media). Their privacy practices may differ, and we encourage you to review their policies.


10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.


11. How to Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Oʻahu Smile Studio
2 N Hotel St
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (your phone number)
Email: (your email address)
Website: oahusmilestudio.com
We respond to most requests within a reasonable time.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

You may request:

  • What personal information we collect

  • How we use it

  • With whom we share it

  • To delete your personal information

  • To opt out of data sales (we do not sell personal information)

To submit a CCPA request, contact us using the details above.