Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

DentistsDirectory.org ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how third-party services may collect data when you use our site.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Search queries — ZIP codes, city names, or dentist names you enter in the search box. These are not linked to your identity.
• Usage data — standard server logs including IP address, browser type, and pages visited, retained for up to 30 days for security and analytics purposes.
• Contact form submissions — if you use the "Claim Your Profile" or contact form, we collect the name and email address you provide.

Dentist Data

All dentist listings are sourced from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, a US Government public database. This data is publicly available and not collected from users. We do not sell or share dentist profile data with third parties.

How We Use Your Information

• To return relevant search results
• To respond to profile claim or contact requests
• To improve site performance and diagnose technical issues
• To display relevant advertising through Google AdSense

Cookies and Advertising

We use cookies to support site functionality and to serve advertisements. This includes cookies set by Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service operated by Google LLC.

Google AdSense uses cookies — including the DoubleClick cookie — to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites across the internet. These cookies allow Google and its partners to show you personalized advertisements.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its advertising services, see: How Google uses information from sites that use our services.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:

• Google AdSense — displays advertisements. Google Privacy Policy
• OpenStreetMap Nominatim — used for reverse geolocation when you use the "Near Me" feature. No personal data is stored by us from this request.
• Stripe — used for payment processing if you purchase a dental listing. Stripe's privacy policy applies to all payment data.

Data Retention

Server logs are retained for up to 30 days. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to your request.

Your Rights

You may request deletion of any personal data you've submitted to us by emailing [email protected]. California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at [email protected] or visit our Contact page.