At Dental Design Research, your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website and participate in our research studies.
1. Purpose of This Website
Dental Design Research is an independent initiative focused on understanding dental lab workflows and CAD/STL software trends. Our goal is to gather industry insights through voluntary surveys to help advance the field of digital dentistry.
2. Information We Collect
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us or that is automatically generated during your visit to our site.
a. Information Provided by You
- Survey Responses: When you take our survey, we collect the answers you provide regarding your professional role, lab workflows, software preferences, and industry challenges.
- Contact Information: If you choose to contact us via email, we collect your email address and any other information you provide in your message.
b. Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: We may collect basic technical information through our hosting provider, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system, to ensure website security and performance.
3. What We Do Not Collect
We are committed to maintaining a clinical and professional research environment. Specifically:
- We do not collect Protected Health Information (PHI) or any clinical patient data.
- We do not collect sensitive financial information or government IDs.
- We do not use invasive tracking cookies for cross-site behavioral advertising.
4. How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To analyze industry trends and generate aggregated research reports.
- To improve the quality and relevance of our surveys.
- To respond to your direct inquiries or requests for information.
- To maintain the security and integrity of our website.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share anonymized, aggregated data (which does not identify individuals or specific labs) with the broader dental community through research publications and reports. We will only share personally identifiable information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use reputable third-party tools to host our website, manage surveys, or analyze traffic. These services process data on our behalf and are chosen for their commitment to security and privacy. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party links you may find on our site.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Voluntary Participation: You may choose not to provide certain information or stop participating in surveys at any time.
- Access and Deletion: You may contact us to request access to or deletion of any personal information you have provided (e.g., your email address if you contacted us).
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and research are intended for professionals in the dental industry. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 18.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: