Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Dentist Booking App ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when scheduling dental appointments. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

2. Information We Collect

• Account information: your name, email address, and telephone number when you register.
• Booking information: appointment dates, times, and the dentist you select.
• Consent records: the date and version of this policy you agreed to.
• Usage data: pages visited and actions taken within the application, collected anonymously.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account.
• To schedule, confirm, and remind you of dental appointments.
• To contact you about changes to your bookings or this policy.
• To improve the application and user experience.
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only with:

• The dental clinic and dentist you book an appointment with.
• Service providers who operate the application on our behalf (e.g., hosting), under strict confidentiality obligations.
• Law-enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law.

5. Data Retention

Your account and booking records are retained for as long as your account is active and for up to 3 years after its deletion to satisfy legal and regulatory requirements.

6. Security

We protect your data with industry-standard security measures including encrypted passwords (bcrypt), HTTPS transport encryption, and access controls. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we continuously monitor for threats and improve our safeguards.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Withdraw consent at any time (note: this may prevent use of the service).

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

8. Cookies

We use session cookies solely to keep you logged in. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will increment the version number and notify you via email or an in-app notice. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.