Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated Date: September 31, 2025

PLEASE REVIEW THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY. BY USING THE INTERNATIONAL IMPLANT INSTITUTE WEBSITE AND SERVICES (AS DEFINED BELOW), YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ACCEPT THE PRIVACY POLICIES AND PRACTICES SET FORTH HEREIN. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT SUCH POLICIES AND PRACTICES, YOU MUST EXIT THE INTERNATIONAL IMPLANT INSTITUTE WEBSITE IMMEDIATELY.

This Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into the International Implant Institute Terms of Use. The term “International Implant Institute,” “Institute,” “we,” and “us” includes International Implant Institute and our affiliates and subsidiaries. This Privacy Policy explains how International Implant Institute may:

  • Collect
  • Use, and
  • Disclose

information we obtain through our services.

Definitions

  • “International Implant Institute” or “Institute Services” refers to any website, mobile application, or Internet service under International Implant Institute’s control, including intlimplantinstitute.com and related domains.
  • “Personal Information” means information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, address, email address, phone number, payment information, professional credentials, and any other data that can be linked to you.
  • “User” means any person who uses services offered by International Implant Institute, including dental professionals, students, healthcare practitioners, and individuals who register for courses, webinars, or educational programs offered by the Institute.

Information We Collect

We collect Personal Information when you:

  • Register for courses, programs, or events offered by the International Implant Institute.
  • Pay to use Institute Services.
  • Use Institute Services, including accessing educational materials, webinars, or online courses.
  • Communicate with us via email, phone, or contact forms.
  • Subscribe to our newsletters or marketing communications.
  • Participate in surveys, assessments, or feedback requests.
  • Attend in-person or virtual events, courses, or training sessions where photographs or videos may be captured.

We also collect anonymous usage statistics through cookies, server logs, and similar technologies to understand how users interact with our website and services.

Photography and Video Recording

By attending International Implant Institute events, courses, training sessions, or programs (whether in-person or virtual), you acknowledge that the Institute may capture photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings of attendees, instructors, and activities. These materials may include your image, voice, likeness, and statements made during the event.

Purpose of Data Collection and Legal Basis

We process your Personal Information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage our services (Performance of a contract): Including course registration, access to educational content, and certificate issuance.
  • To improve user experience (Legitimate interests): Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our website functionality and educational offerings.
  • To communicate with users (Performance of a contract): Regarding course updates, customer service, and technical support.
  • To comply with legal obligations (Legal obligation): Including professional credentialing requirements and regulatory compliance.
  • To send marketing communications (Consent): Including promotional materials, course announcements, and newsletters, with your explicit consent.
  • To process payments (Performance of a contract): Securely handling financial transactions for courses and services.
  • To use photographs and videos for marketing purposes (Legitimate interests and/or Consent): Including promotional materials, social media posts, email newsletters, website content, advertising, and educational materials to showcase our programs and events.

User Rights

Under GDPR and applicable U.S. laws, you have the following rights regarding your Personal Information:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of your Personal Information.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of any inaccuracies in your Personal Information.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to our legal obligations and retention requirements.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request to limit the processing of your Personal Information.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request your Personal Information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your Personal Information under certain conditions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: If applicable under CCPA, you have the right to opt out of the sale of your Personal Information. (Note: We do not sell Personal Information.)
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@intimplantinstitute.com.

Data Sharing

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering International Implant Institute services. These may include:

  • Payment processors for secure transaction handling
  • Learning management system providers for course delivery
  • Email service providers for communications
  • Analytics providers for website optimization
  • Professional credentialing organizations when required for certification

These third parties are contractually obligated to safeguard your information and are prohibited from using it for any purpose other than providing services to us.

We may also share information when required by law, to protect our legal rights, or in connection with a business transaction such as a merger or acquisition.

International Data Transfers

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your Personal Information may be transferred to countries outside the EEA, including the United States. We ensure that such transfers are compliant with GDPR by implementing appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses, and ensuring adequate data protection measures are in place.

Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Providing access to purchased courses
  • Fulfilling legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
  • Maintaining records of professional certifications and continuing education credits
  • Resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements

Generally, we retain account information for the duration of your active use and for a reasonable period thereafter. Course completion records may be retained longer to support certification and credentialing requirements.

Security of Your Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to secure your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology for payment processing
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to Personal Information on a need-to-know basis

While we strive to protect your Personal Information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Children’s Privacy

International Implant Institute services are intended for professional audiences and individuals of legal age. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us at info@intimplantinstitute.com to request deletion of such information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us:

  • Remember your preferences and login information
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Deliver personalized content and advertisements
  • Improve website functionality

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Photography, Video, and Image Usage Rights

Consent to Capture and Use Media

By registering for and attending any International Implant Institute event, course, training session, or program, you grant the Institute permission to:

  • Photograph and/or video record you during the event
  • Use your name, image, likeness, voice, and statements in photographs, videos, and other media
  • Publish and distribute such media in any format or medium, now known or later developed

Marketing and Promotional Use

The Institute may use photographs and videos containing your image for marketing and promotional purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
  • Email marketing campaigns and newsletters
  • Website content and promotional materials
  • Print and digital advertising
  • Educational materials and course catalogs
  • Press releases and media communications
  • Conference presentations and industry publications

Duration of Rights

The rights granted to the Institute for use of your image, likeness, and voice are perpetual and worldwide. The Institute may continue to use existing photographs and videos even after you cease to be an active participant in Institute programs.

Opt-Out Rights

If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded at an event:

  • Prior Notice: You may contact us before the event to request that you not be included in photographs or videos. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
  • During Event: You may inform the Institute staff or photographers on-site that you wish to opt out of being photographed or recorded.
  • After Event: If you appear in published photographs or videos and wish to have your image removed or blurred from future use, please contact us at [insert contact email]. We will make reasonable efforts to honor your request for future publications, though we cannot recall materials already distributed.

Please note that while we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate opt-out requests, we cannot guarantee that you will not appear in group photographs, background shots, or videos captured during events, particularly in large gatherings or public sessions.

No Compensation

You acknowledge that the Institute will not provide any compensation, financial or otherwise, for the use of your image, likeness, voice, or statements in photographs, videos, or other media.

Third-Party Attendee Photography

Please be aware that other event attendees may also take photographs or videos during Institute events. The Institute is not responsible for images or recordings captured and shared by other attendees.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other relevant factors. We will post any adjustments on this page with a revised effective date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or through a prominent notice on the International Implant Institute website.

Your continued use of Institute Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please get in touch with us at:

International Implant Institute
Email: info@intimplantinstitute.com
Address: 8707 Digges Rd, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
Phone: (215) 906-5052

If you have concerns about our handling of your Personal Information that we have not adequately addressed, you may have the right to complain to a data protection authority in your jurisdiction.