Effective Date: June 29, 2026
Jenny M. Lee, DDS (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal and protected health information. This page describes our website privacy practices, SMS communications policy, and our Notice of Privacy Practices under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Website Privacy Policy
Who We Are
Our website address is:
https://jennymleedds.com
Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Appointment requests
- Messages submitted through our contact forms
We also collect limited technical information such as browser type, IP address, and device information to help maintain website security and performance.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through our website may be used to:
- Respond to your inquiries.
- Schedule or confirm appointments.
- Communicate regarding your dental treatment.
- Improve our website and patient experience.
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, remember preferences, and analyze website traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although portions of the website may not function properly.
Embedded Content
Pages on this website may include embedded content such as maps or videos. Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if you visited those websites directly and may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information you provide through our website from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information submitted through our website, subject to applicable legal requirements.
SMS/Text Messaging Privacy Policy
If you choose to provide your mobile telephone number, you may receive SMS (text) messages from our office regarding your dental care.
Types of Messages
SMS messages may include:
- Appointment confirmations
- Appointment reminders
- Scheduling updates
- Information related to your treatment or care
We do not send marketing or promotional text messages.
How You Opt In
By voluntarily providing your mobile phone number through our website, appointment request forms, patient paperwork, or directly to our office staff, you consent to receive SMS text messages related to your care.
Your consent to receive SMS communications is not a condition of receiving dental treatment.
Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending upon your appointments and communication needs.
Message & Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply according to your wireless carrier’s plan.
How to Opt Out
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message.
For assistance, reply HELP or contact our office directly.
SMS Privacy
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Information may be shared only with trusted service providers that assist us in delivering healthcare-related communications or as otherwise required by law.
NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW HEALTH 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 and state law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information. We are also required to provide you with this Notice describing our legal duties and privacy practices regarding your health information while this Notice remains in effect.
This Notice became effective on April 1, 2003, and will remain in effect until replaced.
We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and the terms of this Notice at any time as permitted by law. Any revised Notice will apply to all protected health information that we maintain. Updated versions will be made available upon request and on this website.
USES AND DISCLOSURES OF HEALTH INFORMATION
We may use and disclose your health information for the following purposes:
Treatment
We may disclose your health information to physicians or healthcare providers involved in your treatment.
Payment
We may use and disclose health information to obtain payment for services provided.
Healthcare Operations
Healthcare operations include quality assessment, staff training, licensing, accreditation, credentialing, and other activities necessary to operate our practice.
Your Authorization
Uses and disclosures beyond those described in this Notice require your written authorization. You may revoke an authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent action has already been taken.
Family Members & Friends
With your permission, we may disclose relevant health information to family members or others involved in your care or payment.
Persons Involved in Care
If appropriate, we may notify individuals responsible for your care regarding your location, condition, or death using professional judgment and only the information necessary.
Appointment Reminders
We may contact you regarding appointments by telephone, voicemail, email, postal mail, or SMS/text message.
Marketing
We will not use your protected health information for marketing communications without your written authorization.
Required by Law
We may disclose your health information whenever required by federal, state, or local law.
Public Safety
We may disclose health information when necessary to report abuse, neglect, domestic violence, prevent serious threats to health or safety, or comply with public health reporting requirements.
National Security & Law Enforcement
We may disclose protected health information to military authorities, correctional institutions, or authorized federal officials when legally required.
PATIENT RIGHTS
Access
You have the right to inspect and obtain copies of your protected health information, subject to applicable legal limitations and reasonable fees.
Accounting of Disclosures
You have the right to request an accounting of certain disclosures made during the previous six years, subject to HIPAA limitations.
Restrictions
You may request restrictions on the use or disclosure of your protected health information. While we are not required to agree to every request, we will honor approved restrictions except where emergency treatment requires otherwise.
Alternative Communications
You may request that we communicate with you using alternative methods or at alternative locations.
Amendments
You may request amendments to your health information. Requests must be made in writing and may be denied under certain circumstances permitted by law.
Paper Copy
You may request a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you previously received it electronically.
Questions or Complaints
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or Notice of Privacy Practices, please contact our office.
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
Contact Information
Jenny M. Lee, DDS
18 East 48th Street Suite 702
New York, NY 10017
917.342.2544