Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 2, 2026
At Smile Creators Dental, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how Smile Creators Dental (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your information when you visit our website, smilecreatorsdental.com (the “Site”), or communicate with us via text message or other electronic means.
1) Who We Are
Smile Creators Dental is a professional dental practice located in Midtown Manhattan. Our website is intended to provide information about our cosmetic, restorative, and general dental services and to allow patients to contact us and schedule appointments.
2) Information We Collect
Personal Information: We collect Information you provide directly to us, such as when you fill out a contact form, request an appointment, or sign up for our communication. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any details you choose to provide about your dental needs.
Automated Data: When you visit our website, we may collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and how you interact with our pages via cookies and similar technologies.
3) How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Schedule and confirm your dental appointments.
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• Send you administrative information or updates regarding our services.
• Improve our website and patient experience.
• Comply with legal obligations.
4) Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and third-party analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though doing so may limit some site features.
5) Text Messages (SMS)
If you provide your mobile number and opt-in to receive text messages, we may send you appointment reminders, account updates, or requested information. You can opt-out at any time by replying “STOP” to any text message you receive from us. Standard message and data rates may apply.
6) Your Health Information (HIPAA)
This policy applies to information collected on our Site. Information you provide once you become a patient at our clinical office is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which details how we handle Protected Health Information (PHI), is available upon request at our office.
7) How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
• Service Providers: Companies that help us run our website, manage appointments, or send communications (e.g., website hosting, texting platforms).
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety and rights of our practice and patients.
8) Data Retention
We keep your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by clinical and legal record-keeping standards.
9) Your Choices & Rights
You may request to view, update, or delete the personal information we have collected via the Site by contacting us at scdentalny@gmail.com. Residents of certain states may have additional privacy rights; we strive to honor all reasonable privacy requests.
10) Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children via the website.
11) Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access. However, no internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information submitted through the Site.
12) Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to social media or third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.
13) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy indicates when revisions were made.
14) Contact Us
For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Smile Creators Dental
210 East 47th St. Suite 1F
New York, NY 10017
Email: scdentalny@gmail.com
Phone: (212) 753-6785
This policy applies to smilecreatorsdental.com only and does not apply to information collected in person at our office, which is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, available upon request.
1) Who We Are
Smile Creators Dental is a comprehensive dental practice located in Midtown Manhattan. Led by Dr. Leonid Shimanov, DDS, we are committed to providing personalized, high-quality cosmetic and general dentistry. This Privacy Policy describes how Smile Creators Dental (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website, smilecreatorsdental.com (the “Site”).
2) Information We Collect
We collect information about you in several ways:
Information You Provide Voluntarily: We collect information you provide directly to us through the Site, such as when you book an appointment, fill out a contact form, or sign up for our newsletter. This may include:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Preferred appointment time
• Records and copies of your correspondence (including email addresses and phone numbers), if you contact us.
Information Collected Automatically: When you access our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and interaction with the Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and data about the pages you visit.
3) How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Schedule and confirm your dental appointments.
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• Send you administrative messages and marketing communications (subject to your opt-out rights).
• Monitor and analyze Site usage and trends to improve user experience.
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or illegal activities.
• Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
4) Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies (like pixels) to understand how you interact with our website, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. These tools may collect your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect site functionality.
5) Text Messages (SMS)
We may send you appointment reminders, clinical updates, or administrative notifications via SMS if you have provided your phone number and opted in. You can opt out of these messages at any time by replying 'STOP'. We do not share your mobile phone number with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
6) Your Health Information (HIPAA)
As a healthcare provider, we are committed to protecting your Protected Health Information (PHI). While this Website Privacy Policy covers data collected on this site, your clinical and health-related information is governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which details how we handle clinical data, is available upon request at our office.
7) How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website or business (e.g., website hosting, appointment booking software). We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in the event of a business merger or sale. In all cases, we take steps to ensure your data is handled securely and only used for the specified purpose.
8) Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations (such as dental record retention laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Personal information that is no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.
9) Your Choices & Rights
You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information. If you wish to opt-out of marketing communications, you can follow the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contact us directly. Please note that certain information may be required by law to be maintained in your clinical record.
10) Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children via smilecreatorsdental.com. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
11) Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
12) Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
13) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with a revised 'Last Updated' date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14) Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Smile Creators Dental
210 East 47th Street, Suite 1F
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 753-6785
Email: scdentalny@gmail.com
This policy applies to smilecreatorsdental.com only and does not apply to information collected in person at our office, which is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, available upon request.