Effective Date: November 2025
California Dental Certifications (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when using our website at https://dentalcertifications.com and related services, including course registration, purchases, and certificate processing.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We collect personal and non-personal information to process your course enrollments, payments, and certificates efficiently.
Information you provide directly:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number (if provided)
Payment details (processed securely through PayPal; not stored on our servers)
Course selections, quiz results, and certificate records
Information collected automatically:
IP address, browser type, and device information
Usage data through Google Analytics (page visits, session time, and referral data)
Standard cookies used for login sessions, shopping carts, and website functionality (via WooCommerce)
We use your information for:
Processing course enrollments and payments
Mailing your CE certificates after successful completion
Maintaining your CE record and compliance documentation
Sending order confirmations, course reminders, and important updates
Improving our courses, website functionality, and user experience
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations, including verification requests by the Dental Board of California
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We only share information when necessary to provide our services or meet compliance obligations:
Payment Processing: Secure transactions handled by PayPal, which operates under its own privacy policy.
Email Communications: Sent through Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) for notifications and updates.
Regulatory Compliance: Upon request, course completion records may be shared with the Dental Board of California for verification purposes.
Internal Operations: Certificates are printed and mailed directly by our authorized team members.
No personal data is sold or disclosed to unrelated third parties for marketing purposes.
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
Maintain CE records required by the Dental Board of California
Fulfill certificate reissuance requests
Comply with legal and tax obligations
Records related to CE completion may be kept for up to seven (7) years, in accordance with professional education record-keeping standards.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. All payment data is encrypted and processed through secure third-party gateways. While no online system is completely secure, we take all necessary precautions to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Our website uses cookies to enable secure logins, manage shopping carts, and improve site functionality.
We also use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, non-identifiable usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
As a California resident, you have the right to:
Access and request a copy of your personal data
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information
Opt out of non-essential communications
Request details on how your data is used or shared
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@dentalcertifications.com.
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Our services are intended for licensed dental professionals and students aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions or privacy-related requests, please contact us:
California Dental Certifications
1059 1st Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (858) 722-8504