Privacy Policy & Notice of Privacy Practices
- Effective Date: February 18, 2026
- Entity Name: Red Stick Dentistry, LLC
- Address: 10343 Siegen Lane, Suite 1A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Part 1: Website Privacy Policy
This section describes how Red Stick Dentistry ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit www.redstickdentistry.com.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We only collect personally identifiable information (such as your name, email address, or phone number) when you voluntarily provide it to us via our contact forms or appointment request tools.
- Technical Data: Like most websites, we may collect non-identifying information such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit to help us improve website functionality.
- Cookies: Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.
2. How We Use Your Information
- We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to your inquiries or schedule appointments.
- Improve our website and patient services.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Third-Party Links. Our website may contain links to third-party sites (such as patient financing or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
Part 2: HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
- Our Legal Duty. We are required by applicable federal (HIPAA) and state law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI). We are also required to provide this notice about our privacy practices and legal duties.
- Uses and Disclosures of Health Information. We use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
- Treatment: We may use or disclose your health information to a physician or other healthcare provider providing treatment to you.
- Payment: We may use and disclose your health information to obtain payment for services we provide to you (e.g., submitting claims to your dental insurance).
- Healthcare Operations: We may use your PHI in connection with our healthcare operations, which include quality assessment, improvement activities, and professional reviews.
- Appointment Reminders: We may use your PHI to contact you regarding scheduled appointments or dental checkups.
3. Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization. Unless you give us written authorization, we cannot use or disclose your PHI for any reason except those described in this notice. You may revoke such authorization in writing at any time. We will never sell your PHI or use it for marketing purposes without your express written consent.
4. Your Rights as a Patient. Access: You have the right to look at or get copies of your health information, with limited exceptions.
- Disclosure Accounting: You have the right to receive a list of instances in which we disclosed your health information for purposes other than treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
- Restrictions: You have the right to request that we place additional restrictions on our use or disclosure of your PHI.
- Amendment: You have the right to request that we amend your health information.
5. Questions and Complaints. If you are concerned that we may have violated your privacy rights, or you disagree with a decision we made about access to your health information, you may contact our Privacy Officer: Dr. Chad Lacour / Office Manager Address: 10343 Siegen Lane Suite 1A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Phone: (225) 757-8450 Email: info@redstickdentistry.com