Website Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Cerritos Dental Surgery, the oral and maxillofacial surgery and dental surgery practice of Dr. Shawn Hofkes, respects your privacy. This Website Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit https://cerritosdentalsurgery.com (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to the practices described here.

Important: Website Forms and Health Information

Our Website forms are not intended for sending urgent or detailed medical information. Please do not use the contact form to describe symptoms, medical history, test results, or other sensitive health details. If you have an urgent need, call our office at 562-584-4082. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

Protected health information that we create or receive in the course of providing care to our patients is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices, not by this Website Privacy Policy. You can read it here: Notice of Privacy Practices.

Information We Collect

Information you provide. When you submit a contact or appointment request form, we collect the information you choose to enter, which may include your name, phone number, email address, preferred contact method, and the message you write.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Website, we and our service providers may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit.

Analytics and Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies, including analytics tools, to understand how visitors use the Website and to improve its performance and content. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Website may not work as intended. Many browsers also offer a “Do Not Track” or similar setting; the Website does not currently respond to these signals.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA on our forms to help protect the Website from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information, such as device and application data, and the results of integrity checks, and sends that data to Google for analysis. Your use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

How We Use Information

  • To respond to your questions and requests, including scheduling requests
  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Website
  • To understand Website traffic and usage
  • To protect the Website and our office from spam, fraud, and misuse
  • To comply with legal obligations

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. We may share information with:

  • Service providers that help us operate the Website, host data, deliver form submissions, provide analytics, or prevent spam, who may use the information only to perform services for us
  • Government authorities, courts, or other parties when required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property
  • A successor organization in connection with a sale, merger, or transfer of the practice

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information submitted through the Website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. This is another reason we ask that you not send sensitive medical details through website forms.

Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, may give you the following rights regarding your personal information, subject to certain exceptions:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell or share, and the categories of sources and recipients
  • The right to request access to the specific personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell or share personal information as described above)
  • The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information in certain circumstances
  • The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights

Over the past twelve months, the categories of personal information we may have collected through the Website are identifiers (such as name, phone number, email address, and IP address), internet or network activity (such as pages viewed), and any other information you choose to include in a message to us. We collect this information for the purposes described above.

To make a request, call us at 562-584-4082 or write to us at Cerritos Dental Surgery, 11480 South St #201, Cerritos, CA 90703. We will verify your identity before responding, and you may use an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. Please note that information that is protected health information under HIPAA or medical information under California’s Confidentiality of Medical Information Act is not subject to the CCPA and is instead governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Children Under 13

The Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us, please contact us using the information below and we will delete it.

Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Website Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page and revise the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Website Privacy Policy, or wish to make a privacy request, please contact us: