Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 27, 2025

Journeys Continuing Dental Education (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and use our services related to continuing dental education.

1. What Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Register for a course or event
Sign up for our newsletter
Contact us through forms or email
Make a payment or request a refund
Participate in surveys or evaluations

Examples of personal information we may collect include:

Full name
Contact details (email, phone number, mailing address)
Professional credentials (e.g., dental license number)
Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
Course or event preferences

We may also collect limited non-identifiable information through cookies and analytics tools to improve site functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Register you for courses, events, or updates
Process payments and issue receipts
Send you confirmations, reminders, or relevant updates
Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Meet continuing education credit reporting requirements
Improve our offerings and tailor content to your interests
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Consent

By providing your personal information, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of that information as outlined in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information only with:

Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., secure payment processors, travel agents, email platforms)
Accrediting bodies or regulators for continuing education credit verification (as required by law)
Legal authorities when disclosure is required by law, regulation, or legal process

All third parties are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Examples include:

Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data in transit
Access controls and authentication for staff
Use of secure third-party payment gateways
Regular review of data storage and retention practices

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and review your personal information
Correct or update inaccurate information
Withdraw your consent to certain uses of your data
Request deletion of your personal information, where appropriate

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

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, performance, and analytical purposes. You can modify your browser settings to manage cookies or opt out of certain analytics services.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be posted on our website with the effective date indicated above.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Privacy Officer
Dr. Kiran Atwal / Journeys Continuing Dental Education
Email: info@journeyscde.ca

Phone: 416-910-0153