Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Privacy policy
Introduction

Dentis USA Corporation is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with our websites and applications. This privacy policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, protection, and use of data, both automatically collected and voluntarily provided by users.

We assure users that personal data collected through our websites and applications will not be sold or shared without consent, except where required by law.

Dentis USA Corporation adheres to all relevant state, federal, and international laws, including but not limited to:

  • The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

In compliance with legal obligations, Dentis USA Corporation may disclose information when responding to lawful subpoenas or court orders.

This privacy policy applies to all websites, applications, and services operated or maintained by Dentis USA Corporation. Any associated units, programs, or contractual relationships are also subject to the guidelines outlined in this policy.

The purpose of this policy is to clarify the relationship between Dentis USA Corporation and the personal data of users, including students, faculty, staff, and other website visitors. Individual departments or units may provide supplemental privacy policies that align with this overarching policy.

While you browse our pages, Dentis USA Corporation gathers anonymous traffic data through cookies, which are small files linked to the website or application you are using. These files act as a kind of ‘short-term memory’ for the site or application. The data stored in cookies may include generalized information about your visit, which is sometimes combined with data from other visits. This helps us understand user interactions with our websites and applications and ensures their proper functionality. This may involve details such as the internet address you connected from, the webpage that led you to our site, the sequence and duration of your visits to our resources.

Many Dentis USA Corporation sites utilize the Google Analytics service. We may employ other data collection and analysis tools, provided they do not gather any Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Additionally, it is standard for all web servers on the Internet to log basic details about each connection in their server logs. This includes the IP addresses making requests, the types of resources requested, the timing of those requests, and whether the requests were successful.

Cookie Consent and User Options
Upon your first visit to our websites, you will see a cookie consent popup that provides you with options to manage your cookie preferences. This popup includes the ability to:

  • Accept all cookies.
  • Reject all cookies.
  • Customize your preferences for specific cookie categories, such as essential cookies, analytics cookies, or performance cookies.

The purpose of this popup is to comply with applicable privacy laws and to ensure transparency in our data collection practices. The popup also includes a detailed explanation of the purpose of each cookie type and their respective storage durations. For instance:

  • Essential Cookies: Used for basic functionality and stored only for the duration of your session.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to analyze user interactions and improve website performance; these may be stored for up to 24 months.

By selecting your preferences, you control how your data is used. Essential cookies, necessary for the proper functioning of the site, cannot be disabled.

The information we collect is used to:

  • Enhance the functionality and performance of our websites
  • Analyze trends to improve user experience
  • Provide customized content based on your interactions

Your data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent unless required by law.

To access restricted data, our websites and applications require user authentication. Once logged in, you may need to provide personal details such as your name, email address, physical address, birthday, and student ID number, among others. While authenticated, you can also view and interact with private data like grades, enrollment details, class activities, or other sensitive information. This information remains under your control and can only be shared with others through your direct actions. Dentis USA Corporation provides tools to help you share information with others, but no data will be shared outside of Dentis USA and/or its contracted providers without your explicit consent and action. Links to external sites, or content embedded in our site(s) from outside sources: Dentis USA Corporation websites and applications may feature links to other websites and/or applications or may display content from external services or providers. Except as part of formal business agreements between Dentis USA Corporation and service vendors, a link from a Dentis USA Corporation site does not constitute an endorsement of the linked site. While Dentis USA Corporation aims to carefully manage third-party embedded content, these third parties maintain their own privacy policies. Dentis USA Corporation is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external parties. For your own protection, it is advised that you review the privacy policy of any site that you visit through our links or to which you submit personal information.

Certain features may require users to log in and provide personal information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Physical address
  • Date of birth

This information is used solely for the purpose of providing services and is never shared externally without consent. Dentis USA Corporation ensures that all personal data is stored securely.

Websites monitor users anonymously, utilizing both first-party and third-party HTTP cookies for usage analysis. These websites track visitors through first-party logging and reporting mechanisms, along with Google Analytics. If you prefer not to be tracked during your visit to Dentis USA websites, you can choose any of the following options:
1. In Google Chrome: Download and install the Do Not Track extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. In Firefox: Activate the Do Not Track feature.
3. Opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative.
This information is offered as a gesture of goodwill, and these functionalities are not endorsed or supported by Dentis USA Corporation in any capacity

For questions, comments, or suggestions regarding this policy, or to report any suspected violations such as unauthorized disclosure of personal information, please contact Dentis USA Corporation at [email protected]