Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Feb 4, 2026
Last Updated: Feb 4, 2026
Misch Implant & Aesthetic Dentistry (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://drmisch.com (the “Site”) or interact with our practice.
By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
Information We Collect
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:
- Your IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Pages you view, links you click, and how you interact with the Site
- Date and time of your visit and time spent on each page
- The website or search engine that referred you to our Site
- Your general geographic location (city/region level, not precise location)
- Device type (desktop, tablet, or mobile) and screen resolution
This information is collected through cookies, log files, web beacons, and similar technologies. See the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below for details.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We collect personal information that you voluntarily submit to us, including when you:
- Fill out our online appointment request form
- Contact us by email, phone, or through a “Contact Us” form
- Subscribe to communications from our practice
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any details you include in a message to us.
Important: Our online forms collect general contact and scheduling information only. We do not collect medical history, health records, diagnoses, treatment details, or other protected health information (PHI) through our website forms.
HIPAA and Protected Health Information
Misch Implant & Aesthetic Dentistry is a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Our obligations regarding the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI), including medical records, treatment history, and health-related data collected during the course of your care, are governed by HIPAA and outlined in our separate Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP).
You may request a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices at any time by:
- Asking a member of our staff during your visit
- Calling our office at (941) 957-6444
- Emailing us at [email protected]
- [Downloading a copy here (PDF)] ← [INSERT LINK TO NPP PDF WHEN AVAILABLE]
This website Privacy Policy covers information collected through our Site and does not replace or modify our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs how we handle your health information as a patient.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality. They include session management and security features.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site so we can improve content and user experience.
- Google Analytics (GA4): Collects anonymized data about page views, session duration, and user
behavior. Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Opt out:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout - Microsoft Clarity: Records anonymized session replays and heatmaps to help us understand how visitors navigate our Site. Microsoft’s privacy statement: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement
Advertising and Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Google Ads: Tracks conversions from our Google advertising campaigns. Google’s privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy - Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Tracks conversions from our Facebook and Instagram advertising
campaigns. Meta’s privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
Performance and Monitoring Cookies
- Google Search Console: Helps us understand how our Site appears in Google search results. This
tool primarily processes aggregated, non-personal data. - CallRail: Tracks phone calls generated from our website and marketing campaigns to help us understand which channels drive patient inquiries. CallRail’s privacy policy: https://www.callrail.com/privacy
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our Site.
You may also opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance at https://optout.aboutads.info/ or the Network Advertising Initiative at https://optout.networkadvertising.org/.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your appointment requests and inquiries
- Communicate with you about scheduling, follow-ups, or questions you have submitted
- Improve our website content, functionality, and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior to optimize our Site
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising and marketing campaigns
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or potential security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your personal information for
automated decision-making or profiling.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting (Elementor/WordPress), analytics (Google, Microsoft), advertising platforms (Google Ads, Meta), and call tracking (CallRail). These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to a subpoena, court order, or other lawful request by public authorities, including to meet national security or
law enforcement requirements.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal
information we collect. Our Site uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our server.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use
commercially reasonable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information collected through our Site for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes
described in this policy, respond to your inquiries, and comply with our legal obligations. Information
submitted through our online forms is retained until you request its removal or it is no longer needed for the purpose it was collected.
For information about how long we retain patient health records, please refer to our HIPAA Notice of
Privacy Practices.
Your Privacy Rights
All Site Visitors
Regardless of where you are located, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Opt out of cookies and tracking technologies through your browser settings or the opt-out links
provided above
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected] or call (941) 957-6444.
Florida Residents
If you are a Florida resident, you may have additional rights under Florida law, including the right to know what personal information is being collected about you and the right to request its deletion. To submit a request, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below.
Patient Rights Under HIPAA
If you are a patient, your rights regarding your health information (including access, amendment, restriction, and accounting of disclosures) are detailed in our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, available upon request.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at
[email protected].
Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Because there is no uniform standard for how “Do Not Track” signals are interpreted, our Site does not currently respond to these signals.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Misch Implant & Aesthetic Dentistry
120 South Tuttle Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: (941) 957-6444
Email: [email protected]