Cookies Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

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Smile Design Boston ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience when you visit our website, https://www.smiledesignboston.com/ (the "Site"). This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

This policy is designed to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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1. What Are Cookies?

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Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize users, remember preferences, and improve functionality.

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Cookies can be:

1. Session Cookies – Deleted when you close your browser.
2. Persistent Cookies – Remain on your device for a set period.

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2. How We Use Cookies

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We use cookies for several purposes, including:

1. Essential Cookies – Necessary for Site functionality, security features, and navigation. These cannot be disabled.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting information like page views and time spent on the Site. (e.g., Google Analytics)
3. Functionality Cookies – Remember your preferences to enhance your experience (e.g., language or location settings).
4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies – Used by third-party advertisers to deliver relevant ads and track campaign effectiveness.

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3. Third-Party Cookies

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Some cookies come from third-party services that help us analyze website performance or deliver advertisements. These third parties have their own privacy and cookies policies.

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4. Your Rights and Choices

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a. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

1. Know what personal data is collected and how it is used.
2. Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data.
3. Request deletion of your personal information.
4. Access the data we collect about you.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at contact@smiledesignboston.com.

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b. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

1. Access your personal data.
2. Correct inaccurate data.
3. Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies.
4. Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
5. Object to data processing for marketing purposes.

To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at contact@smiledesignboston.com.

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5. Managing Cookies

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You can control cookies in several ways:

1. Browser Settings – Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Check your browser’s help section for instructions.
2. Opt-Out Tools – You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
3. Consent Management – If you are in the EEA, a cookie consent banner will allow you to accept or reject cookies.

If you disable cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly.

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6. Updates to This Policy

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We may update this Cookies Policy at any time. Changes take effect when posted on this page. Please check back periodically for updates.

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7. Contact Us

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If you have questions about this Cookies Policy, contact us at:

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Smile Design Boston

https://www.smiledesignboston.com/

Phone: 1-617-314-6399

Email: contact@smiledesignboston.com

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