Privacy Policy

Overview

My Specialty Dentist ("MSD," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website myspecialtydentist.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our service:

• Search queries and browsing behavior -- the pages you visit, searches you perform, and how you interact with our content.
• Form submissions -- information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, provider claim forms, or account registration, such as your name, email address, and phone number.
• Device and usage data -- your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and general location (city/region level).
• Cookies and similar technologies -- small data files stored on your device to help us understand site usage and improve your experience.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
• To analyze site usage and understand how visitors interact with our content.
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests.
• To send service-related communications (e.g., account verification, provider claim confirmations).
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf:

• Vercel -- hosting and content delivery. Vercel may collect server logs including IP addresses.
• Supabase -- database and authentication services. Account data and provider profiles are stored in Supabase.
• Google Analytics -- website analytics to understand traffic patterns and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized usage data.

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies.

Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies -- required for basic site functionality such as session management and authentication.
• Analytics cookies -- used by Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies collect information in an aggregated, anonymized form.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are legally required to retain it.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data we hold about you.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Opt outof analytics tracking by using your browser's Do Not Track setting or installing a Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
• Correct inaccurate personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@myspecialtydentist.com.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@myspecialtydentist.com.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information. Note: we do not sell personal information.
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, email us at info@myspecialtydentist.com with the subject line "CCPA Request."

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

info@myspecialtydentist.com