1. Who we are
BrightSmileMentor is an independent educational website focused on oral health and dental care information. Our website is located at https://brightsmilementor.com.
We are not a dental clinic or healthcare provider. We do not keep clinical patient records on this Site. However, we do collect limited information about visitors and subscribers, as explained in this Privacy Policy.
2. Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect information when you:
- Visit or browse the Site;
- Contact us via forms or email;
- Subscribe to our newsletter or other communications;
- Interact with our content (for example by clicking links, sharing content or leaving comments, if enabled);
- Access the Site via a computer, tablet or mobile device.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site and do not submit personal information to us.
3. Information we collect
3.1 Information you provide directly
We may collect information you choose to provide, such as:
- Contact details (for example, your name and email address) when you send us a message or subscribe to our newsletter;
- Details you include in a support request or general inquiry;
- Any information you provide in comments or feedback forms (if those features are enabled).
3.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically by cookies, log files and similar technologies. This may include:
- IP address and approximate location (city/country level);
- Device type, operating system and browser type;
- Pages viewed, referring/exit pages and the dates/times of your visit;
- Clicks, scroll depth and other basic usage statistics.
We primarily use this information to understand how visitors use the Site, to improve content, and to maintain security and performance.
3.3 Information from third parties
We may receive limited information from third-party services that help us operate the Site, such as analytics providers, email service providers or advertising/affiliate partners. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Site and other websites. Please see the Cookie Policy for more details.
4. How we use your information
We may use the information described above for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain and improve the Site and its content;
- To respond to your questions and messages;
- To send newsletters or other communications you have opted into;
- To understand which topics are most useful, so we can create more relevant content;
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues, abuse or security incidents;
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom or a similar jurisdiction with data protection laws, our processing of your personal data may be based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent (for example, when you subscribe to a newsletter);
- Our legitimate interests (for example, understanding how the Site is used, keeping it secure and improving it);
- Compliance with a legal obligation.
5. How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We may share information with trusted third parties that provide services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, analytics or security. These service providers are only allowed to use the information as needed to provide services to us.
- Legal and safety reasons: We may share information if we believe it is reasonably necessary to comply with a law, regulation or legal request, to protect the rights and safety of BrightSmileMentor, our users or others, or to detect and address fraud, security or technical issues.
- Business transfers: If we ever reorganize, merge, sell or transfer all or part of our assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that any recipient uses the information in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.
6. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to help the Site function, to understand how it is used and, in some cases, to support advertising or affiliate links. For more detail about the cookies we use and how you can control them, please see our Cookie Policy.
7. Data retention
We keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including for as long as we need to maintain the Site, respond to you, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements. The exact retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the context in which it was collected.
8. How we protect your information
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure or access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s privacy
The Site is intended for adults and older teenagers who can make informed decisions about their health with the support of a qualified dental or medical professional. The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
10. Your privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- Request deletion of your personal information, in certain circumstances;
- Object to or request restriction of the processing of your information;
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the “How to contact us” section below. We may need to verify your identity before we can respond.
11. International visitors
BrightSmileMentor is accessible from countries around the world. If you access the Site from a region with laws governing data collection and use that differ from those in the country where our servers are located, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. Where required by law, we will take appropriate measures to protect such transfers.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. In some cases, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner or email). We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about our privacy practices.
13. How to contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your information, please contact us at:
Email:
Website: https://brightsmilementor.com