PRIVACY POLICY
About This Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Leichhardt Dental Centre ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or participate in our dental implant training courses.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
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When you register for our courses or contact us, we may collect:
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Name and professional credentials
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Email address and phone number
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Professional registration details
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Dental practice information
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Professional experience level
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Billing and payment information
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Emergency contact details
2.2 Website Information
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When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address and browser type
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Pages visited and time spent
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Referring website information
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Device and location data (if permitted)
2.3 Course Participation Information
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During our training courses, we may collect:
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Professional development records
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Course completion certificates
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Clinical performance assessments
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Feedback and evaluation responses
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
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Process course registrations and payments
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Communicate about upcoming courses and events
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Provide course materials and certificates
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Improve our training programs
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Comply with professional and legal requirements
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Send relevant industry updates (with your consent)
4. Information Sharing
4.1 Third-Party Services
We may share information with:
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Eventbrite: For course booking and registration management
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Payment processors: For secure payment processing
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Email providers: For course communications
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Analytics services: For website improvement (anonymized data)
4.2 Professional Requirements
We may disclose information when:
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Required by law or legal process
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Necessary for professional accreditation
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Required for insurance or liability purposes
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Needed to protect health and safety
4.3 We Do Not Sell Information
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
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Secure website connections (SSL encryption)
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Password-protected systems
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Limited access to personal information
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Regular security reviews and updates
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for:
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Course records: 7 years (professional requirements)
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Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe
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Website analytics: 2 years maximum
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Financial records: As required by law
7. Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Request corrections to inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
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Opt-out of marketing communications
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Make a complaint about privacy practices
8. International Transfers
If you are located outside Australia, your information may be transferred to and processed in Australia. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
9. Website Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
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Remember your preferences
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Analyse website traffic
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Improve user experience
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.
10. Marketing Communications
With your consent, we may send you:
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Course announcements and updates
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Industry news and professional development opportunities
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Special offers for returning participants
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:
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Posting the updated policy on our website
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Sending email notification to registered users
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Including the effective date of changes
12. Consent
By using our website or participating in our courses, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.