Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Here's how The Smile Studio collects, uses, and protects your information.
Last updated: July 2026
Introduction
The Smile Studio ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website (thesmilestudio.in) and provides dental care services in Manikonda, Alkapur Township, Hyderabad. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website or visit our clinic, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website or sharing your details with us, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
When you use our website, we may collect the following:
- Contact details you submit through our appointment/consultation forms — such as your full name, phone number, and email address.
- Messages you send us through the contact form, WhatsApp, or phone, including any details you choose to share about your dental concerns.
- Basic usage data such as pages visited, browser type, and general location, collected automatically through standard website analytics tools.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive medical records through this website. Detailed medical and treatment history is collected only in person at the clinic, as part of your regular patient records.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to your appointment requests and consultation inquiries
- Contact you by phone, SMS, WhatsApp, or email regarding your appointment or treatment
- Improve our website and the services we offer
- Send you relevant updates about our clinic, if you've agreed to receive them
- Meet legal and regulatory requirements applicable to healthcare providers in India
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information you share with us from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through our website.
Sharing of Information
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With trusted service providers who help us operate our website (e.g., hosting, appointment scheduling), bound by confidentiality obligations
- When required by law, regulation, or a valid legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of The Smile Studio, our patients, or others
Your Choices & Rights
You can:
- Ask us what personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request that we delete information you've submitted through this website
- Opt out of receiving promotional messages from us at any time
To exercise any of these choices, simply contact us using the details below and we'll be happy to help.
Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our content and services. These tools collect general, non-identifying usage data. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though some parts of the website may not function as intended.
Children's Privacy
We provide dental care for children, but our website is intended for use by parents or guardians when booking appointments on behalf of minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through this website.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out to us: