1. Introduction
   This Privacy Policy explains how Kdental (hereinafter “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you access and use the website academy.k-dental.fr (hereinafter “the Website”).
   We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable French law.
2. Data We Collect
   We may collect the following categories of personal data when you interact with our Website:
   Identification data: name, surname, academic institution, year of study.
   Account information: email address, username, password.
   Transaction data: billing and shipping addresses, order history, payment details (processed via secure third-party providers).
   Usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on the Website.
3. Purpose of Processing
   We process personal data for the following purposes:
   Managing user accounts and providing access to training content.
   Processing orders and payments.
   Sending confirmations, updates, and educational communications.
   Improving the Website’s functionality and user experience.
   Complying with legal obligations (e.g., accounting, tax, and consumer law).
4. Legal Basis for Processing
   Personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
   Performance of a contract (e.g., account creation, order fulfillment).
   Legal obligation (e.g., record-keeping for tax purposes).
   Legitimate interest (e.g., improving services, ensuring security).
   User consent (e.g., subscription to newsletters or marketing communications).
5. Data Sharing
   We do not sell or rent personal data.
   We may share data with:
   Service providers (e.g., WooCommerce, payment gateways, hosting providers).
   Legal authorities, if required by law.
   All third parties processing personal data on our behalf are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
6. Data Retention
   Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
   Account data: retained until the account is deleted.
   Transaction data: retained for up to 10 years in compliance with accounting and tax laws.
   Marketing communications: retained until you unsubscribe.
7. Security
   We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
   Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
8. User Rights
   Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
   Right of access: obtain a copy of your personal data.
   Right to rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
   Right to erasure: request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
   Right to restriction: limit processing under certain circumstances.
   Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
   Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing.
   To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@k-dental.fr.
9. Cookies
   The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and improve services.
   You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy (if provided separately).
10. International Data Transfers
    If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other mechanisms recognized by the GDPR.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data processing practices. Updates will be published on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
12. Contact
    For any questions or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
    📧 info@k-dental.fr
    📍 Kdental – 207 rue de lenche, 13400, Aubagne