Privacy Policy

    This Privacy Policy explains how PrivateDentistry.com collects, uses and protects information provided by website visitors, dentists, clinicians and dental practices.

    PrivateDentistry.com is an independent directory and patient information resource for private dentistry in the UK. This policy explains the types of information we may collect, how that information may be used, and the choices available to users of the site.

    1. About PrivateDentistry.com

    PrivateDentistry.com is being rebuilt as an independent directory and patient information resource for private dentistry in the UK. The site is designed to help patients find dentists and practices, learn about treatments and access useful dental information.

    2. Information We May Collect

    PrivateDentistry.com may collect information provided voluntarily by website users, dentists, clinicians or dental practices, such as names, contact details, profile update requests, listing enquiries, general website enquiries and information submitted through forms or email.

    3. How Information May Be Used

    Information may be used to respond to enquiries, review or update dentist and practice profile information, manage website content, improve the website, support the rebuild and relaunch process, and communicate with dentists, practices or website users where appropriate.

    4. Dentist and Practice Listings

    Directory listings may include publicly available professional or practice information, such as names, practice details, treatment information, website links, images, locations and contact information. Dentists and practices can request that information is reviewed, corrected, claimed or removed where appropriate.

    5. Cookies and Website Analytics

    PrivateDentistry.com may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, security, performance and analytics. Cookie settings and further details may be updated as the site develops and is relaunched.

    6. Third-Party Services

    PrivateDentistry.com may use third-party services, including hosting, website plugins, forms, analytics tools, video providers and other technical services needed to operate the website. These providers may process limited information where necessary to deliver their services.

    7. Optio Publishing Videos

    Patient information videos may be supplied through Optio Publishing. Use of this video content may be subject to the relevant technical services and licensing arrangements required to display those videos on PrivateDentistry.com.

    8. Data Retention

    Information will only be kept for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to enquiries, managing listings, maintaining website records and meeting legal or operational requirements.

    9. Your Rights

    You may have rights in relation to personal information held about you, including the right to request access, correction or deletion of information where applicable. Requests can be made by contacting PrivateDentistry.com.

    10. Contacting PrivateDentistry.com

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a request relating to personal information, please contact PrivateDentistry.com at enquiries@privatedentistry.com.

    11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, services, legal requirements or the way information is handled. The latest version will always be published on this page.