Effective date: October 25, 2026
Katherine T. Vo, DDS, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and disclosed when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following types of information:
Contact information: Your name, email address, and phone number when you voluntarily contact us.
Messages: Information you include when contacting our office through an available website form or email.
Technical information: Your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage data, where collected.
Appointment information: If you follow a link to an external appointment scheduling service, that service may collect information from you under its own privacy practices.
Cookies and similar technologies: Information collected through cookies or similar technologies, where used on our website.
We do not intend for general website contact forms to be used to transmit confidential medical information. Please contact our office for guidance on securely providing medical or dental information.
How We Use Information
We may use information collected through our website to:
Respond to questions and requests.
Provide information about our dental services.
Maintain, operate, and improve our website.
Monitor website performance and security.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.
Carry out other purposes disclosed when information is collected or permitted by law.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website or its service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand website usage, and improve performance.
The specific technologies used depend on the website's configuration. We will describe the relevant technologies and their purposes in this policy as applicable.
You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Services
Our website may link to or use services provided by third parties, including Zocdoc for appointment scheduling and other services used to operate or maintain our website.
When you leave our website or interact with a third-party service, that service may collect information under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of third-party services before providing information to them.
A link to a third-party service does not mean that Katherine T. Vo, DDS, Inc. controls that service's privacy or security practices.
Health Information and HIPAA
Information about your dental care may be protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable laws when handled by Katherine T. Vo, DDS, Inc. in its capacity as a covered healthcare provider.
Our separate Notice of Privacy Practices explains how we may use and disclose protected health information and describes your rights regarding that information.
This website Privacy Policy is not a substitute for our Notice of Privacy Practices.
How Information May Be Disclosed
We may disclose information to service providers who help us operate and maintain our website, respond to requests, or provide other services, where appropriate and permitted by law.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect our rights, the security of our systems, or the safety of individuals.
Any disclosures involving personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable law.
California Privacy Rights
Depending on the nature of our business, the information involved, and applicable law, California residents may have rights concerning their personal information. These may include rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information, and to opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information.
To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
The specific rights and request procedures available to you depend on applicable law.
Data Retention and Security
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to applicable legal, professional, and recordkeeping requirements.
We use reasonable measures intended to protect information handled through our website. However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children's Privacy
Our website provides information about Katherine T. Vo, DDS, Inc. and our dental services. Please contact our office if you have questions about information collected through our website relating to a child.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date shown at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our website privacy practices, contact:
Katherine T. Vo, DDS, Inc.
Address: 450 Sutter St. #2525, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 397-1004
Email: info@kvodental.com