Who we are
Dentique, formerly BellaVista DentalCare, is a dental practice committed to protecting your privacy while providing exceptional online service. This privacy policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help us detect spam. An anonymized string (also known as a hash) may be created from your email address and sent to the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it. You can review the Gravatar service’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture—if connected to a Gravatar account—may appear publicly alongside your comment.
Media
Some pages on the Dentique website may include images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). While we take care to minimize this risk, visitors to the site should be aware that it may be technically possible to extract location data from media files displayed on the website. We recommend exercising caution when interacting with downloadable content.
Cookies
When you leave a comment on our site—for example, on a blog post—you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience, so you do not have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies will remain on your device for one year unless cleared manually.
If you visit our login page (used only by site administrators), a temporary cookie may be set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
Other cookies may also be used to optimize the display and functionality of the website, such as remembering your screen preferences or improving load times. These cookies do not collect personal information unless you actively provide it by submitting a comment or filling out a contact form.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.
Embedded content from other websites
Pages or blog posts on our site may contain embedded content—such as videos, images, or articles—from other websites. This embedded content functions exactly as it would if you were visiting the source site directly. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content—especially if you have an account with the site and are logged in.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share limited data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, such as spam detection services or website analytics tools. These providers are required to keep your information confidential and use it only to perform their specific functions.
If you request a password reset, for example, your IP address may be included in the reset email as part of our security measures. In all cases, we limit data sharing to what is necessary to protect our users and maintain the functionality and security of our website.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment on our website, the comment and its associated metadata are stored indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and automatically approve any follow-up comments instead of holding them for moderation.
For users who register on our site (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, with the exception of their username. Site administrators can also access and manage that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account with us or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have submitted. You may also request that we delete any personal data we have, with the exception of any information we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be screened through an automated spam detection service to help keep our site secure and ensure quality engagement.