This Privacy Policy explains how BridgeIndianaRDH ("we," "us," "our"), operated by BridgeIndianaRDH LLC, collects, uses, and shares information when you use bridgeindianardh.com (the "Site") and our services. By using the Site, you agree to this Policy.
1. Who we are
BridgeIndianaRDH helps internationally trained dentists pursue dental hygiene licensure in Indiana and connects qualified candidates with hiring dental practices. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal or immigration advice.
2. Information we collect
Depending on how you use the Site, we may collect:
- Identity & contact information — name, email, phone, country, and city.
- Professional & education background — dental degree, country of training, credential evaluation status, exams completed, and work history.
- Work-authorization information — whether you are authorized to work in the U.S. and your general status category. This is sensitive information and is collected only to determine your pathway and is handled with added care (see Section 6).
- Employer information — for dental practices: practice name, contact, hiring needs.
- Payment information — processed by a third-party payment processor; we do not store full card numbers.
- Usage information — device, browser, and basic usage information.
- Communications — messages you send us and our correspondence with you.
We do not knowingly request government ID numbers (such as Social Security numbers, passport, or visa document numbers) through the Site. Please do not submit these to us through web forms or email.
3. How we use your information
- Assess your eligibility and build your licensing roadmap.
- Provide optional coaching/preparation services you request.
- Match qualified candidates with hiring practices (with your consent).
- Communicate with you and respond to inquiries.
- Operate, secure, and improve the Site.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
4. How we share your information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only as follows:
- With prospective employers — candidate information is shared with hiring practices only with your consent, to facilitate an introduction or hire.
- With service providers — vendors that help us operate (e.g., hosting, email, payment processing, scheduling), under appropriate confidentiality terms.
- With professional advisors — such as our attorney or accountant, where needed.
- For legal reasons — to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights and safety.
- Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
5. Cookies & analytics
This Site uses only the essential cookies needed for it to function and does not use advertising cookies.
6. Sensitive information
Information about your immigration or work-authorization status is sensitive. We collect it only to determine your eligibility and pathway, use it only for that purpose and to match you with employers (with your consent), limit internal access, and store it securely. You may decline to provide it, though this may limit the guidance we can offer.
7. Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law, then delete or anonymize it.
8. Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your rights & choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your information, and to opt out of marketing emails. To make a request, contact us at contact@bridgeindianardh.com.
10. Third-party links
The Site may link to third-party sites (such as the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency). We are not responsible for their privacy practices; review their policies separately.
11. Children's privacy
The Site is intended for adults (18+) and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
12. International users
We operate in the United States, and your information will be processed and stored in the U.S. If you access the Site from elsewhere, you consent to this transfer.
13. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the new effective date above and, where appropriate, notify you.
14. Contact us
Questions about this Policy? Contact BridgeIndianaRDH at contact@bridgeindianardh.com.