Privacy Policy

The New York Partnership for Dental Therapy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit the New York Partnership for Dental Therapy website ("Website").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through forms on our Website, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organization or affiliation
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Any information submitted through contact forms, newsletter signups, event registrations, surveys, or advocacy actions

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Date and time of visits

This information helps us improve Website performance, user experience, and outreach efforts.

How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Provide updates regarding dental therapy initiatives and advocacy efforts
  • Send newsletters, alerts, and organizational communications
  • Manage event registrations and participation
  • Improve Website functionality and content
  • Analyze Website usage and visitor engagement
  • Comply with legal obligations

Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive updates, newsletters, or advocacy alerts, we may send periodic emails regarding legislative updates, coalition activities, events, educational opportunities, and organizational announcements.

You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve Website functionality, analyze visitor behavior, measure traffic and engagement, and enhance user experience.

Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies. However, some Website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, or other website analytics tools. These services collect information about Website usage and help us understand visitor interactions. Information collected by these services is governed by their respective privacy policies.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites or use third-party services for email marketing, event registration, advocacy campaigns, social media integration, embedded media, or other website functionality.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We may share information:

  • With service providers that assist in operating the Website or delivering communications
  • When required by law, court order, or governmental request
  • To protect the rights, safety, and security of our organization, users, or others

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting or storing data online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children's Privacy

This Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt out of certain communications
  • Request information regarding how your data is used

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.