Privacy Policy
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED.
PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Website Privacy Policy
Welcome to GuffeeDental.com, a company domain and website comprising various web pages operated by Guffee Dental Associates in order to communicate with and service our clients and prospective customers.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to Guffee Dental include “We,” “Us,” “Our,” “GuffeeDental.com,” the “Site,” the “Website(s),” the “Service(s),” the “System(s),” and Guffee Dental.
GuffeeDental.com is offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein (the “Policy” or “Terms”). Your use of GuffeeDental.com constitutes your agreement to all such terms and is subject to this Privacy Policy.
Please read these Terms carefully and keep a copy of them for your reference.
Electronic Communications
Visiting GuffeeDental.com, sending emails to Guffee Dental Associates, or receiving text messages from Guffee Dental Associates constitutes electronic communications.
You consent to receive electronic communications and agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically—via email, SMS, or on the Site—satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
Collection and Retention of Personal Information
In order to better provide you with products and services offered, Guffee Dental may collect certain personally identifiable information.
If you purchase Guffee Dental’s products or services, we may collect billing and credit card information. This information is used solely to complete purchase transactions.
If you apply for employment with Guffee Dental Associates, we may collect personal information relevant to reviewing and considering your application.
We do not collect personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us. However, you may be required to provide certain information when you choose to use certain functions, products, or services on our website.
Examples of situations where information may be collected include:
Registering for an account
Entering a contest or promotion
Signing up for special offers
Sending us an email
Submitting payment information
Completing payment authorizations
Applying for employment
We use the information you provide primarily to communicate with you regarding services, requests, applications, or authorizations you submit to us.
We may also collect additional personal or non-personal information in the future, including anonymous demographic data that is not unique to you. Guffee Dental does not sell personal data to third parties.
We use personal information to operate and deliver services requested by you and may also use it to inform you of additional services or offerings from Guffee Dental.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Usage data may also be retained for internal analysis, security improvements, and service functionality.
Categories of Personal Information Collected
We may collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked—directly or indirectly—to a specific individual or device.
These categories follow the definitions used in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The examples below represent potential categories of data that may be collected if voluntarily provided.
Examples include:
Identifiers
Name, address, email address, IP address, account name, or other identifying information.
Customer Records Information
Contact information, financial information, insurance information, employment details, or other information provided when interacting with our services.
Protected Characteristics
Age, gender, marital status, disability status, or other classifications protected by law.
Commercial Information
Records of services purchased or considered.
Internet Activity Information
Interactions with our website, advertisements, or online services.
Geolocation Data
Approximate physical location based on device or internet connection.
Professional or Employment Information
Employment history or job-related information submitted during employment inquiries.
Education Information
Student records or educational background information provided through applications or forms.
Inferences
Profiles or insights reflecting preferences, behavior, or interests.
Under the CCPA, personal information does not include:
Publicly available government records
Deidentified or aggregated information
Medical data protected by HIPAA
Data regulated by certain financial or credit reporting laws
Sources of Personal Information
We may obtain personal information from several sources, including:
Directly from you
When you fill out forms, contact us, or make purchases.
Indirectly from you
Through observation of your interactions with our website.
Automatically from your device
Through cookies or similar technologies that collect browsing data.
From service providers
Such as payment processors, website analytics services, or other vendors assisting in providing our services.
Tracking User Behavior
Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that allows users to signal their preference not to be tracked online. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals.
Guffee Dental may track pages visited within the website to better understand which services are most useful to visitors. This information helps us improve the website and provide relevant information to users.
Information automatically collected may include:
IP address
Browser type
Access times
Referring websites
Pages visited
Links clicked
This information helps maintain service quality and provide website usage statistics.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to personalize your experience.
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that helps websites remember information about your visit. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your computer.
Cookies may help us:
Remember preferences
Improve user experience
Save time when returning to the website
Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you may modify your browser settings to decline them. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.
Security of Your Personal Information
Guffee Dental takes reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Security measures include:
SSL Encryption
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption protects sensitive data transmitted through the website.
Firewalls
Multiple firewall layers help prevent unauthorized access to our systems.
Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Protection
Advanced security software helps detect and prevent malicious activity.
Despite these safeguards, no internet transmission is completely secure. By using our website, you acknowledge that some risks exist when transmitting information online.
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials used on the site.
Right to Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information. Upon receiving a verifiable request, we will delete your information from our records and request deletion by service providers where applicable.
However, deletion requests may not be fulfilled when the information is necessary to:
Complete transactions or services requested
Detect security incidents or fraud
Debug system errors
Comply with legal obligations
Conduct research in the public interest
Maintain internal business operations consistent with your relationship with us
SMS Messaging
By providing your mobile number, you agree to receive SMS communications from Guffee Dental.
These messages may include appointment reminders, service notifications, and account updates.
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying “STOP.”
Message frequency may vary and standard carrier messaging rates may apply.
Email Communications
Guffee Dental may contact you via email to provide:
Newsletters
Appointment confirmations
Announcements
Surveys
Promotional materials
General communications
We may track when emails are opened or links are clicked in order to improve communications.
You may opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting our office directly.
Website Usage
Our website may contain links to external websites. These Linked Sites are not under the control of Guffee Dental, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Certain services offered through our website may also be provided by third-party organizations. By using these services, you acknowledge that information may be shared with those providers in order to deliver requested services.
We may also store data on servers operated by third-party hosting vendors outside our direct control.
If you are under the age of 13, you must obtain permission from a parent or guardian before using this website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Guffee Dental reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Significant changes may be communicated through email notification, website notices, or updates posted to this page.
Your continued use of the website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Privacy Policy Acceptance
By using the Guffee Dental website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.
If you disagree with any portion of this policy, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the website and services.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Dr. Byron Guffee
26 Holly Creek Drive
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: 864-226-1752
Effective Date: April 4, 2025