Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2025
This blog is committed to protecting your privacy as much as reasonably possible. The information we collect is not sold to other companies. General user analytics data is collected to better optimize the performance of the website and its content.
This Privacy Policy explains, in greater detail, how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using the Blog, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Blog.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1. Personal Information
When you voluntarily submit a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or comment on blog posts, we may collect personal information, such as:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
1.2. Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect non-personal information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Referring website
- Pages you visit on our Blog
- Date and time of your visit
Comments
Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
Suggested text: If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Embedded content from other websites
Suggested text: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To improve the Blog’s content and functionality.
- To send newsletters or promotional emails, if you have opted in.
- To monitor website analytics and improve user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
3.1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit the Blog. They help us improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and tracking website usage.
3.2. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior.
- Preference Cookies: Store your preferences for future visits.
3.3. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Blog.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:
- With Service Providers: Third-party services that assist us in operating the Blog, such as hosting providers or analytics platforms.
- For Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and users’ safety.
5. Third-Party Links
The Blog may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, where applicable.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving promotional emails or marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at help@417dentists.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Blog is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Blog signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
By using 417 Dentists, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Let us know if you’d like this tailored further!
