Stutsman Dentistry 1801 Charlton Ct, Goshen, IN 46526 574-777-0357 Effective Date: August 8th, 2026
This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how Stutsman Dentistry (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit stutsmandentistry.com (the “Site”). It applies to website usage data only.
This policy does not cover the privacy of your protected health information (PHI) collected during treatment. For that, please see our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
Information We Collect
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Device, browser, and general location information (city/region level, not precise GPS)
- How you arrived at our Site (e.g., search engine, social media, paid ad, direct visit)
- Information you voluntarily submit through our contact and appointment request forms (name, phone number, email address, and any message you provide)
We do not collect payment information, insurance details, or medical/health information through this website. Any such information is collected separately as part of your care at our office and is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies We Use
| Technology | Purpose | Cookie(s) Set | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 (GA4) | Measures how visitors use our Site (pages viewed, time on site, general traffic trends) so we can improve content and navigation. | _ga, _ga_* | Up to 2 years |
| Google Tag Manager (GTM) | A container that manages and loads the other tracking tools below. Does not itself collect personal data. | None directly | N/A |
| Google Ads Conversion Tracking | Measures whether visitors who clicked one of our ads went on to submit a form, so we can evaluate ad performance. | _gcl_au, and Google’s own ad cookies (e.g. via doubleclick.net) | Up to 90 days |
| First-Touch Source Tracking (our own cookie) | A small first-party cookie we set ourselves to remember how you first arrived at our Site (e.g., Google search, a paid ad, a referral) during your visit. This helps us understand which pages and marketing channels are working, and is only used in connection with a form you choose to submit. | mrm_source | Session-based |
None of these cookies are used to sell your information to third parties, and none are used for cross-site advertising profiles beyond standard Google Ads remarketing described below.
Google’s Use of Data
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google Ads are provided by Google LLC. Google may use the data collected through these tools consistent with Google’s Privacy Policy and How Google Uses Information from Sites That Use Its Services.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
You can control how Google uses data for ad personalization at Google Ads Settings.
Your Choices
- Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Blocking cookies may affect how some features of our Site function, but will not prevent you from browsing our Site or contacting us.
- Do Not Track: Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.
- Form submissions: You choose what information to submit through our contact and appointment forms. Declining to submit a form simply means we won’t be able to follow up with you online — you’re always welcome to call us directly at 574-777-0357.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as review platforms or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or for legal reasons. The effective date at the top of this page will indicate the most recent update.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, contact us at:
Stutsman Dentistry 1801 Charlton Ct, Goshen, IN 46526 574-777-0357