Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2, 2025

Welcome to Airway Studio at Blue Earth Family Dental (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with our online services.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily submit it through our website, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Information submitted through contact forms
Appointment inquiries or scheduling information
Any other information you choose to share with us

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Date and time of visit
Referring website
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

C. Health Information

If you provide information related to your health or care through a form, message, or scheduling tool:

This information is treated with heightened confidentiality.
It may be protected under HIPAA once it enters our patient systems.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Respond to inquiries and appointment requests
Provide patient support and communication
Improve website performance and user experience
Send updates, announcements, or educational materials (only with your consent)
Maintain site security and analytics
Meet legal, regulatory, or compliance obligations

We will never sell your personal information.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share information with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting services, analytics providers, scheduling software) who help operate our website
Dental or medical partners involved in your care (with your consent)
Legal authorities, only when required to comply with law, court orders, or regulatory requirements

All third-party vendors are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Improve functionality
Analyze website traffic
Customize your browsing experience

You can adjust cookie settings through your browser at any time.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:

Secure servers
Encryption where applicable
Access controls
HIPAA-compliant systems for protected health information

No online system is 100% secure, but we take every reasonable step to protect your data.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections
Request deletion (when legally permissible)
Withdraw consent for certain communications
Opt out of marketing emails at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 officemanager@blueearthfamilydental.com
📞 507.526.3111

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.

9. HIPAA Notice

This Privacy Policy covers data collected on this website.
For information about how we protect Protected Health Information (PHI) in our office, please refer to our full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, available on request.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Revisions will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

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

Airway Studio at Blue Earth Family Dental