West Bengal Dental Council is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with us, including registered dentists, dental institutions, students, and the general public. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected by the [Name of the Council], including through:

• Our official website [www.wbdc.org.in]

• Offline forms and applications

• Emails and communications with stakeholders

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Personal Information

• Full name, Date of birth, Registration number, Contact details (email, phone, address), Educational qualifications, Documents for registration/renewal

b. Technical Information

• IP address, Browser type and version, Device information, Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

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3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

• Registration and maintenance of the professional register, Issuing certificates, licenses, or verifications, Communication with registered dentists and stakeholders, Processing complaints or disciplinary matters, Ensuring compliance with the Dentists Act, 1948 and related rules

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4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your information may be shared:

• With statutory bodies or government departments when required by law

• With courts or law enforcement agencies under legal obligation

• With third-party service providers (e.g., IT, verification agencies) under strict confidentiality

We do not sell or lease your personal data.

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5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy or as mandated by law.

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6. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

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7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information, Request correction of inaccurate or outdated data, Request deletion (where applicable), Raise concerns or complaints regarding data use, To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

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8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies for improving user experience and analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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9. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on our website with the effective date.

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