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Privacy Notice

This notice explains how DentSignal collects, uses, shares, and protects information in the normal course of providing the service to dental practices. The goal here is clarity, not dilution: the policy remains formal, but it should be easier to read and navigate.

Effective date

December 26, 2025

If you are reviewing this notice during onboarding or a security review, the jump links below will get you to the most relevant sections faster.

At a glance

Policy scope

This notice explains how DentSignal collects, uses, shares, and retains data tied to the service.

Security posture

Encryption, access controls, and configurable retention are part of the operating model described here.

Need help?

Privacy requests can be sent to founder@dentsignal.me.

On this page

Section 1

What We Collect

We collect the account, clinic, telephony, and operational data needed to deliver the service and support it responsibly.

  • Account data such as name, email, and clinic details to create and manage your account.
  • Telephony data such as call metadata, recordings, and transcripts when those features are enabled for your clinic.
  • Usage and device data such as logs, diagnostics, IP address, and browser information to secure and improve the service.

Section 2

How We Use Data

We use data to operate DentSignal, keep it secure, and improve service quality without using your PHI to train shared models.

  • Provide call answering, scheduling, and messaging services for your clinic.
  • Maintain security, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot reliability issues.
  • Improve product quality, including prompts and detection behavior, without using your PHI to train shared models.

Section 3

Sharing and Vendors

We work with service providers that help deliver DentSignal, and we do not sell or rent your data.

  • Telephony and supporting voice or model vendors, such as Telnyx and Deepgram, under Business Associate Agreements where applicable.
  • Analytics and error monitoring providers limited to operational data and not PHI where feasible.
  • We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

Section 4

HIPAA and Security

Security controls are designed to protect account data, recordings, and transcripts while limiting access to authorized users.

  • Encryption in transit and at rest for call media, transcripts, and account data.
  • Role-based access controls that restrict PHI access to authorized clinic staff.
  • Configurable retention and deletion requests for recordings and transcripts where legally permissible.

Section 5

Retention

We retain data only as long as needed for service delivery, account management, and legal obligations.

  • Account data is retained while your subscription is active and as required by law.
  • Call recordings and transcripts are retained only as needed for service delivery and can be deleted upon request, subject to legal obligations.

Section 6

Your Choices

You can request changes to your data and reduce what is stored in the product where those controls are available.

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your data, subject to legal and contractual limits.
  • Disable call recording or transcript storage in your account if you prefer to minimize retained PHI.
  • Opt out of non-essential communications by using unsubscribe links or contacting support.

Section 7

Children

DentSignal is built for dental practices and their staff, not for direct use by children.

  • The service is intended for use by dental practices and their staff, not by children under 13.

Section 8

International Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States as part of service delivery.

  • Data may be processed in the United States. By using the service, you consent to cross-border processing as applicable.

Section 9

Changes

We may update this notice when operations, law, or regulation changes require it.

  • We may update this Privacy Notice to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Material updates will be shared via the dashboard or email.

Section 10

Contact

Use the contact methods below for privacy questions or requests.

  • Privacy questions or requests: founder@dentsignal.me.