{"id":152,"date":"2025-09-10T20:35:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T20:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abagd.org\/?page_id=152"},"modified":"2025-09-16T19:33:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T19:33:57","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abagd.org\/?page_id=152","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ========================= ABAGD PRIVACY POLICY (Grayscale \u2022 WordPress-safe) ========================= -->\n<style>\n  \/* Palette (black \/ white \/ grey) *\/\n  :root{\n    --ink:#111111;          \/* primary text *\/\n    --muted:#6b7280;        \/* secondary text *\/\n    --bg:#ffffff;           \/* page background *\/\n    --soft:#f6f6f6;         \/* light panels *\/\n    --line:#e5e7eb;         \/* borders *\/\n    --card:#ffffff;         \/* cards *\/\n  }\n\n  .abagd-wrap{\n    max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 20px;\n    font:16px\/1.6 system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Ubuntu,\"Helvetica Neue\",Arial;color:var(--ink);\n    background:var(--bg)\n  }\n  .abagd-h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,2.2vw+1.2rem,2.6rem);margin:.2rem 0 .8rem}\n  .abagd-h2{font-size:1.25rem;margin:1.2rem 0 .4rem}\n  .abagd-lead,.abagd-note{color:var(--muted)}\n  .abagd-card{\n    background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:18px;\n    box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.03)\n  }\n  .abagd-list{padding-left:1.15rem}\n  .abagd-list li{margin:.35rem 0}\n\n  .abagd-grid{display:grid;gap:16px}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.abagd-2{grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr}}\n\n  .abagd-badge{\n    display:inline-block;background:#f3f4f6;border:1px solid var(--line);\n    border-radius:999px;padding:.25rem .65rem;margin:.15rem;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ink)\n  }\n\n  .abagd-anchor a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted #9ca3af}\n  .abagd-anchor a:hover{border-bottom-color:var(--ink)}\n\n  \/* Grayscale Hero *\/\n  .abagd-hero{\n    position:relative;isolation:isolate;padding:44px 20px;border-radius:24px;\n    background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%,#f7f7f7 100%);color:var(--ink);\n    border:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:24px\n  }\n  .abagd-hero h1{margin:0 0 .4rem;font-weight:800}\n  .abagd-hero p{margin:0;max-width:60ch}\n  .abagd-breadcrumb{display:flex;gap:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:8px 0 0;color:var(--muted)}\n  .abagd-breadcrumb a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px dotted #bdbdbd}\n  .abagd-breadcrumb a:hover{border-bottom-color:#4b5563}\n  .abagd-breadcrumb span{opacity:.8}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"abagd-wrap\" id=\"abagd-privacy\">\n  <!-- Hero Banner (grayscale) -->\n  <div class=\"abagd-hero\">\n    <div class=\"abagd-breadcrumb\">\n      <a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span><a href=\"#\">Privacy<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span><span>Privacy Policy<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <h1 class=\"abagd-h1\">Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n    <p>American Board of Advanced General Dentistry (ABAGD)<\/p>\n    <p class=\"abagd-note\">Last updated: 10 September 2025<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Table of contents -->\n  <div class=\"abagd-card abagd-anchor\">\n    <strong>On this page<\/strong>\n    <div>\n      <span class=\"abagd-badge\"><a href=\"#pp-1\">1. Introduction &#038; Scope<\/a><\/span>\n      <span class=\"abagd-badge\"><a href=\"#pp-2\">2. Information We Collect<\/a><\/span>\n      <span class=\"abagd-badge\"><a href=\"#pp-3\">3. How We Use Information<\/a><\/span>\n      <span class=\"abagd-badge\"><a href=\"#pp-4\">4. Legal Bases<\/a><\/span>\n      <span class=\"abagd-badge\"><a href=\"#pp-5\">5. Cookies &#038; Analytics<\/a><\/span>\n      <span class=\"abagd-badge\"><a href=\"#pp-6\">6. Sharing &#038; Transfers<\/a><\/span>\n      <span class=\"abagd-badge\"><a href=\"#pp-7\">7. Retention &#038; Security<\/a><\/span>\n      <span class=\"abagd-badge\"><a href=\"#pp-8\">8. Your Rights<\/a><\/span>\n      <span class=\"abagd-badge\"><a href=\"#pp-9\">9. How to Contact Us<\/a><\/span>\n      <span class=\"abagd-badge\"><a href=\"#pp-10\">10. Changes to this Policy<\/a><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Sections -->\n  <section id=\"pp-1\" class=\"abagd-card\">\n    <h2 class=\"abagd-h2\">1. Introduction &#038; Scope<\/h2>\n    <p>The American Board of Advanced General Dentistry (\u201cABAGD\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d) is committed to protecting the privacy of candidates, Diplomates, volunteers, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in connection with accreditation applications, examinations, continuing education, governance, and our web properties.<\/p>\n    <p>This Policy applies to information we collect online and, where relevant, through offline application materials. It does not cover third-party websites linked from our site.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section id=\"pp-2\" class=\"abagd-card\">\n    <h2 class=\"abagd-h2\">2. Information We Collect<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"abagd-grid abagd-2\">\n      <div>\n        <ul class=\"abagd-list\">\n          <li><strong>Identity &#038; Contact<\/strong> \u2014 name, credentials, email, phone, address, date of birth, nationality.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Professional &#038; Eligibility<\/strong> \u2014 licensing authority, license number, CV, case logs, CE records, memberships.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Examination &#038; Accreditation<\/strong> \u2014 registrations, accommodations requests, proctoring data, results, appeals, maintenance records.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Communications<\/strong> \u2014 inquiries, support requests, survey responses.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Technical<\/strong> \u2014 IP address, device\/browser info, usage data.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"abagd-h2\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Sources<\/h3>\n        <ul class=\"abagd-list\">\n          <li>Directly from you via forms or uploads.<\/li>\n          <li>From licensing\/regulatory bodies.<\/li>\n          <li>From exam delivery\/proctoring vendors.<\/li>\n          <li>Publicly available professional sources.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section id=\"pp-3\" class=\"abagd-card\">\n    <h2 class=\"abagd-h2\">3. How We Use Information<\/h2>\n    <ul class=\"abagd-list\">\n      <li>Process applications, registrations, and payments.<\/li>\n      <li>Schedule, administer, and score examinations.<\/li>\n      <li>Maintain accreditation and CME\/CPD compliance records.<\/li>\n      <li>Provide updates, results, and policy notices.<\/li>\n      <li>Ensure exam security and integrity.<\/li>\n      <li>Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.<\/li>\n      <li>Operate and improve the website and candidate portal.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section id=\"pp-4\" class=\"abagd-card\">\n    <h2 class=\"abagd-h2\">4. Legal Bases<\/h2>\n    <ul class=\"abagd-list\">\n      <li><strong>Contract<\/strong> \u2014 to deliver exam and accreditation services.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Legitimate Interests<\/strong> \u2014 to maintain standards and governance.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Legal Obligations<\/strong> \u2014 to meet regulatory requirements.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Consent<\/strong> \u2014 where required, e.g., for optional communications or analytics.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section id=\"pp-5\" class=\"abagd-card\">\n    <h2 class=\"abagd-h2\">5. Cookies &#038; Analytics<\/h2>\n    <p>We may use cookies to operate our site and analyze usage. Where required by law, a cookie banner will let you manage preferences.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section id=\"pp-6\" class=\"abagd-card\">\n    <h2 class=\"abagd-h2\">6. Sharing &#038; Transfers<\/h2>\n    <ul class=\"abagd-list\">\n      <li>We do not sell personal data.<\/li>\n      <li>We may share information with examiners, proctors, IT providers, and others under confidentiality agreements.<\/li>\n      <li>Cross-border transfers use safeguards consistent with applicable laws.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section id=\"pp-7\" class=\"abagd-card\">\n    <h2 class=\"abagd-h2\">7. Retention &#038; Security<\/h2>\n    <p>We retain data as long as needed for accreditation, legal, and operational purposes. We apply technical and organizational measures to protect it.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section id=\"pp-8\" class=\"abagd-card\">\n    <h2 class=\"abagd-h2\">8. Your Rights<\/h2>\n    <p>Depending on your jurisdiction, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or portability of your data, and object to certain processing. 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