Privacy Policy

    Last Updated: July 15, 2026

    Welcome to Portharcourt Dentist (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit portharcourtdentist.com, contact us, or use our services.

    By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

    1. Information We Collect

    We may collect the following types of information:

    Personal Information

    You may voluntarily provide information including:

    • Full name
    • Phone number
    • Email address
    • Appointment details
    • Messages or inquiries
    • Medical or dental concerns you choose to share

    Automatically Collected Information

    When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

    • IP address
    • Browser type
    • Device information
    • Operating system
    • Pages visited
    • Date and time of visit
    • Referral website
    • Cookies and analytics data

    2. How We Use Your Information

    We use your information to:

    • Schedule and manage appointments
    • Respond to inquiries
    • Provide dental services
    • Improve our website
    • Improve customer experience
    • Send appointment reminders
    • Respond to emergencies
    • Improve our marketing campaigns
    • Comply with applicable laws

    3. Cookies

    Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

    • Improve website performance
    • Remember your preferences
    • Measure website traffic
    • Analyze visitor behavior
    • Improve advertising effectiveness

    You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

    4. Google Analytics

    We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

    Google Analytics may collect:

    • Pages viewed
    • Time spent on pages
    • Device information
    • Geographic location (approximate)
    • Browser information

    You can learn more by visiting:

    https://policies.google.com/privacy

    5. Advertising

    We may use advertising platforms including:

    • Google Ads
    • Facebook Ads
    • Instagram Ads
    • TikTok Ads

    These platforms may use cookies and similar technologies to measure advertising performance and show relevant advertisements.

    6. Appointment Requests

    When you request an appointment through our website, social media, WhatsApp, phone, or email, we collect only the information necessary to:

    • Contact you
    • Confirm appointments
    • Provide dental care
    • Respond to your inquiry

    Submitting an appointment request does not establish a dentist-patient relationship until your appointment has been confirmed.

    7. Medical Information

    Any dental or medical information you voluntarily provide is treated with appropriate confidentiality and used solely for providing dental care, responding to inquiries, or arranging treatment.

    8. Sharing Your Information

    We do not sell your personal information.

    We may share information only when necessary with:

    • Healthcare professionals involved in your treatment
    • Payment service providers
    • Website hosting providers
    • Analytics providers
    • Government authorities when required by law

    9. Data Security

    We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

    While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

    10. Data Retention

    We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

    • Provide dental services
    • Maintain appointment records
    • Comply with legal obligations
    • Resolve disputes
    • Enforce our policies

    11. Your Rights

    Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

    • Request access to your information
    • Correct inaccurate information
    • Request deletion of personal information
    • Withdraw consent where applicable
    • Request restriction of processing
    • Object to certain processing activities

    To exercise these rights, please contact us.

    12. Third-Party Websites

    Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

    We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

    13. Children’s Privacy

    Our website is not intended to collect personal information from children without the involvement or consent of a parent or guardian.

    If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

    14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

    Any changes will be posted on this page along with the updated effective date.

    We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

    15. Contact Us

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

    Portharcourt Dentist

    📍 Cedarwood Estate, SARS Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

    📞 Phone: 0911 999 1190

    📧 Email: info@portharcourtdentist.com (replace with your official email if different)

    🌐 Website: portharcourtdentist.com

    Your privacy matters to us. We are committed to protecting your information while providing professional, compassionate dental care to every patient.