Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
TechDent (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting personal data and ensuring compliance with applicable European data protection and medical device regulations, including EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and principles aligned with EU Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR).
This Privacy Policy explains how data is collected, used, stored, and protected when using the TechDent platform and website.
1. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to:
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The TechDent web platform and services
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All users, including dentists, dental laboratories, technicians, and administrators
TechDent is a medical workflow software platform and does not provide medical treatment or diagnosis.
2. Types of Data Collected
a) User & Account Data
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Name, email address, organization
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User role and access permissions
b) Professional Case Data
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Dental case workflow data
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Files uploaded by users (e.g. scans, images, documents)
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Case communication and status history
TechDent does not require patient-identifiable data. Any such data entered is the responsibility of the user and processed solely for workflow purposes.
c) Technical & Usage Data
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Device and browser type
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Platform usage logs
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IP address (used for security and audit purposes)
3. Purpose of Data Processing
Data is processed only for legitimate and defined purposes, including:
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Operating and maintaining the TechDent platform
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Managing dental case workflows
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Enabling secure communication between authorized users
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Ensuring traceability and auditability of actions
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Providing system notifications and support
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Maintaining system security and integrity
Data is not used for marketing profiling and not sold to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Data processing is based on:
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Performance of a contract (platform usage)
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Legitimate interest (system security, traceability)
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Legal and regulatory obligations
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User consent where applicable
5. Data Storage & Security
All data is stored in a secure, cloud-based infrastructure within the European Economic Area (EEA) or in GDPR-compliant environments.
Security measures include:
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Role-based access control
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Encrypted data transmission
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Controlled access to case data
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Activity logging for audit purposes
These controls support MDR principles of data integrity, traceability, and confidentiality.
6. Access Control & Confidentiality
Access to data is limited strictly to:
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Authorized users involved in the relevant case
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System administrators for operational purposes
Each user can access only the data required for their role.
7. Data Retention
Data is retained only for as long as necessary to:
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Provide the service
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Maintain medical workflow traceability
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Retention periods may vary depending on contractual or regulatory obligations.
8. User Rights
In accordance with GDPR, users have the right to:
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Access their personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request data deletion where applicable
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Restrict or object to processing
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Request data portability
Requests can be submitted using the contact details below.
9. Sub-Processors & Third Parties
TechDent uses trusted infrastructure and service providers strictly for:
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Hosting
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Data storage
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System maintenance
All service providers operate under data processing agreements and confidentiality obligations.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect regulatory or system changes. Updates will be published with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Information
For privacy or data protection inquiries:
TechDent – Data Protection
📧 Email: service@techdentapp.com
