Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
Last Updated: May 17, 2025
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
D4Dent ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our dental platform services, including mobile applications and any related services (collectively, the "Services").
We take the protection of your personal and health information seriously and have implemented comprehensive measures to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for protected health information.
Personal Information
What personal and dental information we collect and how we use it to provide our services.
Data Security
How we protect your information through encryption, access controls, and security protocols.
Information Sharing
When and with whom we share your information, including service providers and legal requirements.
Cookies & Tracking
How we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform.
Your Rights
Your rights regarding your personal information and how to exercise them on our platform.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:
Personal Information
Personal information that identifies you, such as:
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number, postal address)
- Account credentials (username, password)
- Professional information for dental practitioners (license numbers, specialties, practice names)
- Payment information (billing address, credit card information)
- Demographic information (age, gender, location)
Health Information
For patients and practitioners using our platform, we may collect and process dental health information, including:
- Dental history and records
- Treatment plans and prescriptions
- Appointment details and scheduling information
- Insurance information
- Communications between patients and dental professionals
The collection and use of this health information is governed by our HIPAA compliance policies. For more details, please see our HIPAA Compliance page.
Usage Information
Information about your interaction with our Services, such as:
- Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
- Device information (hardware model, operating system)
- Location data (if enabled on your device)
- Cookies and tracking technologies
- Usage patterns and preferences
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing our Services: To operate, maintain, and improve our platform; process transactions; and manage user accounts.
- Healthcare Services: To facilitate dental care, appointments, and communication between patients and providers.
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, send service-related notices, and provide customer support.
- Marketing: To send promotional materials and information about new features or services (with your consent where required).
- Personalization: To tailor content and experiences based on your preferences and usage patterns.
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Services and improve functionality.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
- Safety and Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security breaches.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Dental Professionals and Patients: To facilitate healthcare services between patients and providers using our platform.
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, data analysis, email delivery).
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred as a business asset.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Protection of Rights: To enforce our Terms of Service, protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users or others.
We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal information and to treat it in accordance with applicable laws. We do not allow our third-party service providers to use your personal information for their own purposes.
4. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information from accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage
- Secure user authentication and access controls
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Employee training on data protection and privacy best practices
- Physical and electronic safeguards for our information systems
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to enhance our security measures.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to track usage patterns on our Services. These technologies help us:
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our Services
- Improve our Services and user experience
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
You can control cookies through your browser settings to reject or delete cookies. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our Services may not function properly.
For more information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request access to your personal information.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal information to you or a third party.
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Please note that certain information may be exempt from these rights under applicable law, particularly information that is necessary for us to provide services or comply with legal obligations.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.
For children between 13 and 18 years of age, we only collect and process personal information with parental or guardian consent where required by applicable law.
8. International Data Transfers
We may transfer, store, and process your information in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
When we transfer your information internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection, regardless of where it is processed.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our Services after changes to the Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: D4Dent Privacy Office, 123 Dental Way, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (800) 123-4567
Have Privacy Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy when using D4Dent, our dedicated privacy team is here to help.
Contact Our Privacy Team