Christian J. Luzar, D.M.D. (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) you share with us through drluzar.com (“Site”). This statement explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

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• To provide, schedule, and manage dental and surgical services
• To send appointment reminders or practice updates (text/email)
• To file insurance claims and process payments
• To improve our Site and patient experience through aggregated analytics
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations (e.g., HIPAA, state dental board)

We do not sell or rent Personal Information to third parties for marketing.

We process Personal Information under one or more of the following bases: (a) your explicit consent; (b) performance of a contract (e.g., treatment agreement); (c) compliance with legal obligations; (d) legitimate interests such as practice quality improvement, provided your rights are not overridden.

We may share information with:

• Insurance companies and payment processors
• Dental laboratories and medical specialists directly involved in your care
• Service providers who maintain our electronic health record (EHR) or website (bound by confidentiality agreements)
• Government authorities when required by law or to protect patient safety

Technical, administrative, and physical safeguards—encryption, role-based access, secure hosting—protect your data. Despite best efforts, no method of transmission is 100 % secure; you share information at your own risk.

Clinical records are retained for the period mandated by California law (generally 7 years after last visit, or longer for minors) or as needed for ongoing care. Non-clinical marketing inquiries are kept no longer than necessary.

• Access / Copy – Request a copy of your health or contact information.
• Correction – Ask us to fix inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Restriction / Deletion – Request limited use or deletion where legally permissible.
• Marketing Opt-Out – Unsubscribe from email or SMS at any time via the link or instructions provided.

Submit requests in writing to privacy@drluzar.com or the mailing address below.

Our Site is not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children online.

This Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review those sites’ policies before sharing information.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.