My Dentist (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a simple platform that helps you find trusted and verified dental professionals near you. Your privacy is important to us, and this policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the My Dentist mobile app.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
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Personal Information: Name, phone number, and email address when you create an account or contact a dentist.
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Location Information: If enabled, we use your device location to show nearby dental professionals.
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Usage Data: Device information, app activity, crash logs, and analytics to improve the app.
We do not collect sensitive medical information unless you voluntarily share it (e.g., describing your dental concerns while contacting a dentist).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Show verified dentists near your location
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Improve search accuracy and recommendations
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Help you contact or connect with a dentist
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Send important notifications or app updates
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Improve app performance and reliability
We do not sell, trade, or rent your information to marketers.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
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Dentists or dental clinics you choose to contact
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Service providers that support hosting, analytics, and notifications
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Legal authorities if required by law
We never share your data with advertisers.
4. Data Security
We use modern security practices to protect your personal information.
However, no system is fully secure, so we encourage you to protect your device and login details.
5. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as needed to provide our services or meet legal requirements.
You can request account or data deletion at any time.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your region, you may have the right to:
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Access your data
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Correct inaccurate information
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Request deletion
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Withdraw consent
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Limit or object to processing
7. Children’s Privacy
My Dentist is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
8. Third-Party Links
If we link to external websites, we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. If major changes occur, we will notify you in the app.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to request data deletion, contact us at:
Email: info@mydentist.ng