Privacy Policy

Effective date: May 7, 2026

International Dental Seminars, Inc. ("IDS, Inc.," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, registrants, and course participants. This Privacy Statement explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

  1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

(a) Information You Provide

When you create an account, register for a course or event, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name, title, and professional credentials (e.g., DDS, DMD, RDH);
  • Email address, mailing address, and phone number;
  • Dental practice name and address;
  • State dental license number (where required for CE verification);
  • Payment information (credit/debit card details — processed through our secure payment processor; IDS, Inc. does not store full card numbers);
  • Course completion records and CE certificates;
  • Communications you send to IDS, Inc.

(b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the IDS, Inc. website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address and general geographic location;
  • Browser type and version;
  • Operating system;
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site;
  • Referring URL.

This information does not personally identify you and is used to monitor website performance and improve user experience.

(c) Cookies

The IDS, Inc. website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to maintain your login session, remember your preferences, and analyze website usage. You can configure your browser to decline cookies, but doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the website. We do not use cookies to capture personally identifiable information beyond what you have provided during registration.

  1. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

IDS, Inc. uses the information we collect to:

  • Process your course and event registrations and payments;
  • Issue CE certificates and maintain your continuing education records;
  • Communicate with you about your registrations, account, and program logistics;
  • Send you information about upcoming IDS, Inc. programs and educational resources (you may opt out at any time);
  • Improve our website, programs, and services;
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations;
  • Protect the rights and property of IDS, Inc. and its users.
  1. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

IDS, Inc. does not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers. We work with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, email delivery services, registration platforms) who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services. These vendors are contractually required to protect your information and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.
  • Legal Requirements. We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights or safety of IDS, Inc., our users, or the public.
  • Business Transfers. If IDS, Inc. is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change.
  • With Your Consent. We may share your information for any other purpose with your prior consent.
  1. HIPAA

IDS, Inc. is not a covered entity or business associate under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The IDS, Inc. website is not designed for the transmission or storage of protected health information (PHI). Do not submit any patient-identifiable information through the IDS, Inc. website or any IDS, Inc. program platform.

  1. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

By registering an account or enrolling in an IDS, Inc. program, you consent to receive transactional emails related to your registration and account. We may also send you promotional emails about upcoming programs and educational content. You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly. Transactional emails (e.g., registration confirmations, CE certificates) are not subject to unsubscribe requests.

  1. SMS COMMUNICATIONS

If you provide your mobile number and opt in to receive SMS communications from IDS, Inc., you consent to receive text messages regarding your registrations, upcoming events, and program updates. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any IDS, Inc. text message. Mobile phone numbers provided for SMS purposes are not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

  1. DATA SECURITY

IDS, Inc. uses commercially reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Payment transactions are processed through encrypted, PCI-compliant payment processors. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is 100% secure. While we work hard to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

  1. DATA RETENTION

IDS, Inc. retains your account and CE records for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. CE completion records are retained to allow re-issuance of certificates upon request.

  1. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other California privacy laws, including the right to know what personal information IDS, Inc. has collected about you, the right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions), and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: IDS, Inc. does not sell personal information). To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. IDS, Inc. will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy rights.

  1. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The IDS, Inc. website is intended for use by dental professionals and adults. IDS, Inc. does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.

  1. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The IDS, Inc. website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Statement applies only to the IDS, Inc. website. IDS, Inc. is not responsible for the privacy practices of any linked third-party sites.

  1. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT

IDS, Inc. may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised date. Your continued use of the website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised statement.

  1. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Statement, wish to access or correct your personal information, or want to report a suspected privacy concern, please contact us:

International Dental Seminars, Inc.
2275 Huntington Drive, Suite 306, San Marino, CA 91108
Telephone: (310) 717-6637
Email: [email protected]
Website: InternationalDentalSeminars.com