Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Aug 05, 2026
Last Updated: Aug 05, 2026

At Chew Chew Dental, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit our website, request an appointment, or contact our office online.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through chewchewdental.com.

This policy does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how we use and protect protected health information as a dental healthcare provider.

View Our Notice of Privacy Practices


Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you interact with our website, you may voluntarily provide information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Appointment requests
  • Questions or messages submitted through our contact form

Please do not submit sensitive information through our general website forms, including:

  • Detailed medical history
  • Dental records
  • Insurance identification numbers
  • Payment information
  • Social Security numbers

If you need to discuss private health information, please contact our office directly.


Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed
  • Website interactions
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring website
  • General location information

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website, improve website performance, and maintain website security.


How We Use Information

We may use information collected through our website to:

  • Respond to questions and appointment requests
  • Contact you regarding scheduling
  • Provide information about our dental services
  • Improve website content and user experience
  • Understand website traffic and visitor behavior
  • Maintain website security
  • Prevent misuse or fraudulent activity
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

Submitting an appointment request through our website does not guarantee an appointment. A member of our team will contact you to confirm availability.


Contact Forms and Appointment Requests

Our website includes contact forms to help visitors request information or connect with our office.

Information submitted through our website contact form is:

  1. Collected through our website provider, GoDaddy
  2. Temporarily stored within GoDaddy for up to 30 days
  3. Sent by email to info@chewchewdental.com for review and response

Information received through email may be retained according to our office communication and record-keeping practices.

Please use website forms only for general questions and appointment requests.

Do not include private medical, financial, insurance, or other sensitive information in website forms.

For urgent dental concerns, including severe pain, facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or dental injuries, please call our office directly:

(714) 842-5539


Healthcare Privacy and HIPAA

As a dental healthcare provider, Chew Chew Dental follows applicable privacy requirements related to protected health information.

Information submitted through this website is handled according to this Privacy Policy. When information becomes part of your patient record, it may be protected under healthcare privacy regulations and handled according to our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Our Notice of Privacy Practices explains:

  • How we may use and disclose protected health information
  • How we use information for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations
  • Your rights regarding your health information
  • How to contact us with privacy questions or concerns

View Our Notice of Privacy Practices


Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, analyze website traffic, and improve your online experience.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Website traffic sources
  • Browser and device information
  • General usage patterns

This information helps us improve website performance and content.

Google Ads

We may use Google Ads and related advertising technologies to promote our services and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

These technologies may use cookies or similar identifiers to understand website visits, advertising interactions, and campaign performance.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.


Online Scheduling

Chew Chew Dental may use third-party scheduling services, including Zocdoc, to allow patients to request appointments online.

Information submitted through Zocdoc is handled according to Zocdoc’s own privacy practices.

Please review Zocdoc’s privacy policy before submitting information through their platform.


Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services that help us operate our website, communicate with patients, schedule appointments, analyze website performance, or provide additional functionality.

These services may include:

  • GoDaddy website hosting and website tools
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Ads
  • Zocdoc
  • Google Maps
  • Review platforms
  • Other website service providers

These third parties may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies.

Chew Chew Dental does not control the privacy practices of third-party services.


How We Share Information

We may share information collected through our website with:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted providers that help us operate our website, manage communications, process forms, schedule appointments, or analyze website performance.

These providers receive only the information needed to perform their services.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required or permitted by law, including to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Respond to lawful requests
  • Protect the rights, safety, and property of our patients, team, or practice
  • Investigate fraud or misuse

Business Changes

If Chew Chew Dental undergoes a business transition, such as a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.


Sale of Personal Information

Chew Chew Dental does not sell personal information collected through this website.

We do not share website visitor information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

If our website practices change in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.


Data Retention

We retain information collected through our website only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose it was collected, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business records, improving website operations, and complying with legal obligations.

Website contact form submissions are stored within GoDaddy for up to 30 days.

Emails sent to info@chewchewdental.com may be retained according to our office communication and record-keeping practices.

Information that becomes part of a patient record may be retained according to applicable healthcare record-retention requirements.


Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information collected through our website.

However, no website, email system, or online transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

To protect your privacy, please avoid sending sensitive medical, financial, insurance, or payment information through website forms or standard email.


Children’s Privacy

Our website provides information about dental care for individuals and families.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through this website without parental or guardian involvement.

Parents and guardians may contact our office regarding dental care for children.


California Privacy Rights

California residents may have certain privacy rights under applicable California privacy laws.

Depending on applicable requirements, these rights may include:

  • Requesting information about personal information collected
  • Requesting correction of inaccurate information
  • Requesting deletion of certain personal information
  • Requesting information about how personal information is used

Some information may be exempt from certain requests due to healthcare privacy requirements, legal obligations, or other exceptions.

To submit a privacy request, please contact us using the information below.


Your Privacy Choices

You may:

  • Control cookies through your browser settings
  • Contact us with questions about your information
  • Request information about how your website information is handled

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, technology, or legal requirements.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.


Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Chew Chew Dental
17130 Magnolia Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Phone: (714) 842-5539
Email: info@chewchewdental.com

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Please do not send private medical, financial, insurance, or payment information through ordinary email.