Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At My Dentist Near Me, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• When you contact us via email or contact form (e.g., your name, email address, message content).
• When you subscribe to updates, newsletters, or similar features (if applicable).

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URLs and pages visited
• Time and date of your visit
• Cookie and usage data

c. Business Listings

If you submit or update a clinic listing, we may collect:

• Clinic name
• Address
• Contact details
• Website link
• Opening hours
• Other publicly available business information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and maintain our website and services
• Respond to your enquiries
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Monitor website performance and prevent misuse
• Send you important service updates (only if you've requested or consented)

We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve functionality and user experience
• Analyse website traffic through tools such as Google Analytics
• Remember user preferences

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

For more information, visit: www.aboutcookies.org

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data only when permitted by law. The legal bases include:

• Your consent (e.g., when contacting us or subscribing to updates)
• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our website and preventing misuse)
• Legal obligations (e.g., complying with UK data protection laws)

6. Data Storage and Security

We store your personal data securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

Although we take precautions, no system is completely secure. You use the site at your own risk.

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary:

• To provide our services
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
• To resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Sharing Your Data

We may share limited data with:

• Service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

We never sell your data to third parties.

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of incorrect or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
• Object to or restrict processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., dental clinics).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites.

We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.

Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

📧 Email: contact@mydentistnearme.co.uk