Privacy Policy for https://dental-education.scoopsurge.com
Introduction
Welcome to the online home of dental education, a platform dedicated to providing valuable resources and insights within the dental industry. We are committed to maintaining an open and transparent approach to data privacy and security. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your personal information when you interact with our website, applications, services, or products (collectively referred to as ‘our platform’).
Scope
This policy covers all aspects of your interaction with https://dental-education.scoopsurge.com, including:
- Website browsing and usage.
- Utilizing our applications and services as an authorized user.
- Receiving communications from us via email, phone, or text messages (SMS).
- Accessing and engaging with content on our social media platforms.
Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, products, or services linked to ours but operated independently. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.
Processing Activities
Our platform engages in several activities involving your personal data:
- Account Management: We process information when you create an account on our platform, including your name, email address, and chosen password.
- Payment Transactions: When making purchases or subscriptions, we collect payment details such as cardholder information, billing addresses, and transaction history.
- Financial Information: This may include banking details for direct debit transactions or records of financial contributions if you choose to support us through donations.
- Purchase History: We record the products or services you acquire on our platform, along with any associated pricing and quantities.
- Mobile Device Data: We may collect unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, for technical administration and analytics purposes.
- Location Services: With your consent, we can access your location data to provide personalized content or services.
- Feedback and Reviews: Personal data provided when submitting feedback, reviews, or ratings is valued by us to enhance our platform’s offerings.
- Social Media Integration: If you log in using social media accounts, we may collect information from those platforms, including your public profile details.
- Product Interaction: We track interactions with products on our platform, such as views, clicks, and purchases, for analytics and personalization.
Personal Data Collection
We gather diverse types of personal data to deliver tailored services and improve user experiences:
- Account Information: This includes your name, email address, username, profile picture (if provided), and password hashes or encryption keys.
- Payment Information: Cardholder names, card numbers, expiration dates, CVV codes, and billing addresses are processed for secure transactions.
- Financial Data: We may store records of financial contributions, transaction references, and banking details linked to your account.
- Purchase Details: Product or service purchases include pricing, quantities, order IDs, and delivery information.
- Mobile Identifiers: Unique device identifiers help us provide a seamless experience across devices.
- Location Data: With your consent, we access location services for content personalization and analytics.
- Feedback and Communication: We collect content from emails, reviews, feedback forms, and social media messages to improve our platform.
- Social Media Information: Details from your social media profiles may be accessed to enhance user experiences or provide integrated login options.
- Product Interaction Data: Analytics tools track interactions with products for insights into user preferences.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We employ cookies and similar technologies to optimize user experiences and gather analytics:
- Cookies: These are small text files stored on your browser that enable us to recognize your device. We use cookies categorized as Strictly Necessary, Preferences, Analytics, and Marketing for various functions. You can manage non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager.
- Pixel Tags/Web Beacons: Used in emails or website pages, these tags track user interactions for analytics purposes.
- Local Storage: This technology allows us to store data locally on your device for faster loading times.
Retention and Deletion
We follow strict retention policies to ensure your data is stored securely and for appropriate periods:
- Personal data related to account management, transactions, and communications is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill legal obligations or provide relevant services.
- Financial records are kept for a minimum of seven years due to tax regulations.
- Anonymous aggregated data may be stored indefinitely for internal analytics and research purposes.
- Upon request, we will delete or anonymize your personal information unless required by law.
Your Rights (Geography Dependent)
Depending on your location, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and its accuracy.
- Rectification: If your data is incomplete or incorrect, you have the right to rectification.
- Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): In certain circumstances, you can request the deletion of your data.
- Restriction: You may limit our processing of your data for specific purposes.
- Data Portability: We can provide a portable copy of your data in a commonly used format upon request.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
- Non-Discrimination: You cannot be discriminated against for exercising your data protection rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact our dedicated privacy team at your earliest convenience. We aim to respond promptly and provide transparent support regarding your data requests.
Changes to Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effectively immediately upon posting on our website. We encourage you to periodically review these updates to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.
Contact Us
For inquiries, data-related questions, unsubscribe requests, or feedback, please reach out to our privacy team via email at [email protected]. Alternatively, you can write to us at:
[Postal Address] (To be provided)
We appreciate your trust in allowing us to serve you on dental education’s digital frontier. Your privacy is our priority, and we are committed to maintaining a safe and transparent online environment.