Privacy Policy

This privacy policy (this “Privacy Policy”) explains how Nicholas Thacker (“Company,” “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects and processes personal information. Each time you use this website (this “Website”), the current version of the Privacy Policy will apply. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

1. Personal Information We Collect

1. 1.1       Personal Information that You Submit to Us. We may collect and process the following categories of personal information that you submit directly to us:

1. account or registration information, which may include your name, mailing address, email address, username, and password;

2. contact information, which may include your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number;

3. appointment request information, which may include your preferred appointment date and time and the nature of your appointment;

4. payment information, which may include your credit or debit card information and billing address; and

5. health information, which may include your medical history, present symptoms, and insurance carrier and plan information.

2. 1.2       Information that We Automatically Collect. Like most websites, this Website automatically collects information through cookies and other other tracking technologies. To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Personal Information

1. 2.1        Personal Information that You Submit to Us. We may use the personal information that you submit directly to us for the following purposes:

1. to provide you with products and services;

2. to send you important notices, such as communications about changes to your account;

3. to respond to your inquiries and comments;

4. to schedule your appointment request and to send you reminders and other notices in connection with your appointment;

5. to provide you with updates and other information regarding our products and services;

6. to process payments and to send you invoices, receipts, and other notices in connection with processing your payments;

7. to inform you of new products, services, and promotional offers; and

8. to provide customer service.

In addition to the uses described above, we may use personal information that we collect for other purposes that are disclosed to you at the time we collect the information or with your consent.

2. 2.2        Information that We Automatically Collect. To learn about how this Website uses information automatically collected through cookies and other tracking technologies, please read our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Share Personal Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

1. when we engage third-party contractors to perform services on our behalf;

2. where necessary to satisfy applicable law or regulations, your information and the contents of your online communications on or through this Website may be accessed and monitored;

3. in the event of a merger, acquisition, or a similar corporate transaction, we may need to transfer all your information to the successor company;

4. where you register to or use a co-branded service, we may share your information with third-party companies that we partner with; in which case, both this Privacy Policy and the third-party company’s privacy policy may apply; and

5. for any other purposes disclosed to you at the time we collect your information or with your consent.

4. Online Communities, Forums, Surveys, Reviews, and Ratings

This Website may contain messaging services, forums, reviews and ratings pages, communities, and other communication channels. Information that you voluntarily disclose in any of these channels is public information that may be read, collected, or used by us and third parties. Be aware that there is no expectation of privacy or confidentiality in these channels and we are not responsible for any information that you choose to make public or transmit through these channels.

5. Securing and Storing Personal Information

1. 5.1       Security We have implemented reasonable and appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect the personal information that we have under our control against unauthorized access, disclosure, use, and loss. Unfortunately, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Thus, while we have measures in place to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

1. 5.2       Storage. We will retain your information for as long as needed to provide you with services. We may also retain your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Linked Websites and Services

This Website may link to other websites or services operated by third parties and may carry advertisements, content, functionality, promotions, or applications developed and maintained by third parties. We may also provide social media features on this Website that enable you to share personal information with your social network(s). We do not exercise control over, and are not responsible for the privacy practices of, such third-party websites and services. Linking to a third-party website or service, or providing a feature developed and maintain by a third party, is not an endorsement, authorization, or representation of our affiliation with such third party nor is it an endorsement of such third party’s privacy policies or practices. Use of such third-party website and service is entirely at your own risk.

7. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not use this Website. We do not knowingly collect personal information of children under the age of 13. If we learn that this Website has collected personal information from someone under 13, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

8. International Users

We are headquartered in the United States and this Website is hosted in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, be aware that the information that is provided to or collected through this Website will be transferred to the United States and to our service providers with operations in other countries. The privacy and data protection laws in the United States and other jurisdictions may not be equivalent to the laws of your country of residence. By using this Website or by providing us with your information, you consent to the collection, transfer, storage, and processing of information to and in the United States and elsewhere.

9. California Privacy Rights

1. 9.1       FOR RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA ONLY. Section 1798.83 of the California Civil Code requires select businesses to disclose policies relating to the sharing of certain categories of your personal information with third parties. If you reside in California and you have provided us with your personal information, you may request information about our disclosures of certain categories of your personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please email us with “California Privacy Rights” in the subject line.

2. 9.2        FOR RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA UNDER THE AGE OF 18. In accordance with Section 22581 of the California Business and Professions Code, you may request and obtain the removal of content or information you have publicly posted. To make such a request, please email us with “California Privacy Rights” in the subject line. Please specify the URLs where the information is posted and the content or information for which you are requesting removal. Please be aware that such a request does not ensure complete removal of the content or information you have posted and that there may be circumstances in which the law does not require or allow removal even if requested.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to change or supplement this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you of any such changes via email or by posting the revised Privacy Policy on this Website. Your continued use of this Website constitutes your agreement to the revised Privacy Policy.



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SMS Messaging Privacy Policy

Updated 03 / 03 / 2026

Nicholas Thacker DDS INC ("we", "us", "our") are committed to protecting your privacy. This SMS Messaging Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs how we collect and use information about you in relation to our text messaging program(s) (the "Messaging Service").

By using the Messaging Service, you agree to the terms of this Policy. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to modify or change this Policy at any time with or without prior notice to you. The date of the last update will be posted at the top of this Policy for your convenience. This Policy, and any changes, are effective as soon as posted and supersede any prior Policies. Your continued use of the Messaging Service following the posting of any changes to the Policy constitutes your full acceptance of those changes.

Collection of Information

Through your use of the Messaging Service, we will receive Personal Information through our third-party service provider. “Personal Information” is information that individually identifies you, such as your mobile phone number you provided when signing up for the Messaging Service, any user or screen name that you select in connection with the Messaging Service, any comments or feedback regarding the Messaging Service that you send to us, or any other information that you choose to include in messages you send through the Messaging Service. When you send messages via the Messaging Service, we will also collect your messaging history and any information included in those messages.


We may also collect Personal Information about you using cookies or similar technologies. Cookies are pieces of information that are stored by your browser on the hard drive or memory of your device. Cookies enable personalization of your experience on the Messaging Service (e.g., sending you personalized text messages such as shopping cart reminders).


If you participate in a contest, sweepstakes, research study, or email survey associated with the Messaging Service, we will collect basic contact information and any other information you choose to provide in connection with these activities. We will also collect your contact information if you contact us with questions about the Messaging Service or for customer service.

Use of Information

We use Personal Information to deliver, analyze, maintain and support the Messaging Service. We may also use Personal Information to enhance the Messaging Service features and customize and personalize your experiences on the Messaging Service.

Sharing of Information

We will not rent or sell your Personal Information to other companies or individuals unless we have your consent. We may use or disclose Personal Information in any of the following limited circumstances:

• We have your consent.
• We need to enforce our Terms of Service.
• We provide such information to trusted businesses or persons for the sole purpose of processing Personal Information on our behalf or providing the Messaging Service to you. When this is done, it is subject to agreements that oblige those parties to process such information only on our instructions and in compliance with this Policy and appropriate confidentiality and security measures. If the third party fails to comply with our terms, Nicholas Thacker DDS INC is not accountable in any way for any liability or reimbursement.
• We provide Personal Information to a company controlled by, or under common control with, Nicholas Thacker DDS INC for any purpose permitted by this Policy.
• We transfer Personal Information about you if a Nicholas Thacker DDS INC is, or its assets are, acquired by or merged with another company.
• We believe disclosure of Personal Information is necessary or appropriate to: (i) comply with applicable law and legal processes; (ii) respond to requests from public and government authorities, including public and government authorities outside your country of residence; (iii) enforce a contract with us; (iv) protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of our affiliates, you or others; and (v) allow us to pursue available remedies or limit the damages that we may sustain.

From time to time, we may share aggregate or de-identified information about use of the Messaging Service and such aggregated or de-identified information may be shared with any third party, including advertisers, promotional partners, and sponsors.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Protection of Information

Nicholas Thacker DDS INC takes precautions to ensure the security of your Personal Information, including ensuring that our third party service providers protect the security of your Personal Information. However, we cannot guarantee that hackers or unauthorized personnel will not gain access to your Personal Information despite our efforts. You should note that in using the Messaging Service, your information will travel through third party infrastructures which are not under our control (such as a third party SMS delivery platform or your carrier network).


We cannot protect, nor does this Policy apply to, any information that you transmit to other users. You should never transmit personal or identifying information to other users.

Children

The Messaging Service is not intended for children under 13, and we does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13.


Children aged 13 or older should not submit any Personal Information without the permission of their parents or guardians. By using the Messaging Service, you are representing that you are at least 18, or that you are at least 13 years old and have your parents’ permission to use the service.

Retention of Information

We retain your Personal Information for as long as you participate in the Messaging Service or as needed to comply with applicable legal obligations. We will also retain and use your Personal Information as necessary to resolve disputes, protect us and our customers, and enforce our agreements.

Questions or concerns?

If you have any additional questions regarding this Policy, please feel free to contact us any time at [email protected] or 909) 856-6251.

SMS Terms and Conditions

Use of the Nicholas Thacker DDS INC text message-based services (the “Messaging Service”) is subject to the following Terms of Service. These terms constitute a legal agreement (the “Agreement”). Please read them carefully.


Nicholas Thacker DDS INC will allow several different opportunities, such as a entering a phone number on a form, to opt-in to SMS services. When you sign up for our Messaging Service, you agree to receive the following type(s) of SMS from us:

• Appointment reminders and scheduling
• Follow-up care
• Billing updates
• Marketing

You can cancel the Messaging Service at any time. Just text "STOP" to unsubscribe. After you send the SMS message "STOP" to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time or reply "START", and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.


If at any time you forget what keywords are supported, just text "HELP". After you send the SMS message "HELP" to us, we will respond with instructions on how to use our Service as well as how to unsubscribe.


As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you, and Nicholas Thacker DDS INC is not liable for the cost of any such messages. Frequency of messages may vary. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider. For all questions about the Messaging Service, you can send an email to [email protected].

You understand that anyone with access to your mobile phone may be able to view the messages you receive when using the Messaging Service, and you agree that Nicholas Thacker DDS INC will not be liable to you if this occurs.


You understand that you are not required to consent to the Service to receive any other services from Nicholas Thacker DDS INC.


By agreeing to these Terms of Service and providing us with your mobile phone number when you opt in to the Messaging Service, you authorize Nicholas Thacker DDS INC to contact you by text message at your mobile phone number using an automatic telephone dialing system or device, or any other computer assisted technology as applicable.

12. Contacting Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us using the following address:

Nicholas Thacker D.D.S. Inc.

8770 Cuyamaca St., Ste1

Santee, Ca 92071

6194496555

Last Updated: 3/2/2026