Privacy Policy for Stonegate Park Dentistry
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Elias R Gutierrez DDS, PLLC DBA Stonegate Park Dentistry (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit our website at:
https://dental-implants-stjoseph.com
or use our services, including appointment scheduling and SMS communications.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following information when you interact with our website or services:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Physical address
Appointment details
Information voluntarily provided during scheduling
Timestamped opt-in records for SMS and email communications
We collect only information necessary to provide our services.
Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Website usage analytics
Cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Schedule and manage appointments
Send appointment confirmations and reminders
Send rescheduling notifications
Provide consultation follow-ups
Provide customer support
Maintain records of consent and communication preferences
Improve website functionality
Comply with legal obligations
We do not send promotional SMS messages unless separate, explicit marketing consent is provided.
3. SMS Messaging & A2P Compliance
Consent to Receive SMS Messages
When you provide your phone number and select an explicit SMS consent checkbox on our website or appointment form, you consent to receive text messages from:
Elias R Gutierrez DDS, PLLC DBA Stonegate Park Dentistry
Messages may include:
Appointment confirmations
Appointment reminders
Rescheduling updates
Consultation follow-ups
Treatment-related communications
Message frequency varies.
Message and data rates may apply.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not required as a condition of treatment or purchase.
Opt-Out Instructions
You may cancel SMS messages at any time by replying:
STOP
After you send the SMS message “STOP,” we will send you a confirmation message that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us.
Help Instructions
Reply:
HELP
for assistance, or contact us directly at:
Phone: +1 269-428-2875
Email: [email protected]
Carrier Liability
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Message & Data Rates
As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency varies based on your appointment activity. For questions about your text plan or data plan, contact your wireless provider.
4. SMS Data Protection Statement (REQUIRED NON-SHARING CLAUSE)
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service or SMS delivery providers, is permitted.
All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
We maintain timestamped records of all opt-in actions in compliance with TCPA and CTIA guidelines.
5. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share information with:
Service Providers
Appointment scheduling platforms
SMS delivery providers (solely to transmit messages you consented to receive)
Website hosting providers
All service providers are contractually required to maintain confidentiality and security.
All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with third parties except SMS delivery providers for message transmission.
Legal Compliance
We may disclose information if required by law or valid legal process.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including:
Secure access controls
Encrypted data transmission
Staff training
Regular system updates
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
Analyze website traffic
Improve functionality
Remember user preferences
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.
8. Your Rights
You may:
Access your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your information
Withdraw SMS consent by replying STOP
Withdraw marketing consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Information
Elias R Gutierrez DDS, PLLC DBA Stonegate Park Dentistry
3906 Stonegate Park B
St Joseph, Michigan 49085
Phone: +1 269-428-2875
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://dental-implants-stjoseph.com