Privacy Policy

You & Us Dental Studio
400 SW 107 Ave, Suite 138
Miami, Florida
Effective Date: 03.04.2026

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY

You & Us Dental Studio, operated by Dr. Osniel Santamarina and Dra. Yaniris Rodriguez, is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients and website visitors.

We comply with all applicable federal and state privacy laws, including:

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
HITECH Act
Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA)
Applicable U.S. healthcare and data protection regulations

Your personal and health information is handled with the highest standards of confidentiality and security.

PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI)

Under HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) includes any information that relates to:

Your past, present, or future physical or mental health
Healthcare services provided to you
Payment for healthcare services
Identifiers such as name, address, date of birth, phone number, email

We collect, use, and disclose PHI only as permitted or required by law.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your information for:

Treatment
To provide dental care and coordinate treatment.

Payment
To obtain reimbursement from insurance companies or process payments.

Healthcare Operations
To manage administrative, legal, and quality assurance activities.

Appointment Reminders
We may contact you via phone, text message, or email for appointment confirmations or follow-ups.

Website Communication
If you submit a form on our website, we may use your information to respond to inquiries.

We do not sell or rent patient information.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We may disclose information:

To insurance providers
To laboratories and specialists involved in your care
When required by law
For public health reporting
In emergency situations

All third-party vendors are required to comply with HIPAA when applicable.

WEBSITE DATA COLLECTION

Our website may collect limited information such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Website usage analytics

This data is used to improve website performance and patient experience.

We may use cookies to enhance functionality. Users can disable cookies in their browser settings.

DATA SECURITY

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

Secure electronic health record systems
Encrypted data transmission
Restricted staff access
Secure storage systems
Regular monitoring of security practices

Our equipment and digital systems are modern and compliant with current security standards.

PATIENT RIGHTS UNDER HIPAA

You have the right to:

Access your health records
Request corrections to your records
Request restrictions on certain disclosures
Receive a copy of this Privacy Policy
Request confidential communication methods
File a complaint without retaliation

Requests must be submitted in writing.

DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION

In compliance with HIPAA and Florida law, in the event of a data breach involving protected information, affected individuals will be notified in accordance with federal and state requirements.

RETENTION OF RECORDS

We retain patient records in accordance with Florida state law and professional guidelines.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

We comply with federal regulations regarding the protection of minors’ health information. Parental or legal guardian consent is required when applicable.