Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

Education Avenue ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), located at Gheorghe Țițeica 142, Floor 1, Bucharest, Romania, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://categoryofone.dla.dental ("Website") and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Website and Services, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our Website, we may collect the following personal information:

Identity Information: First name, last name
Contact Information: Email address, phone number, mailing address
Professional Information: Company/clinic name, professional title, VAT number
Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card numbers)
Account Information: Login credentials, preferences

1.2. Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

IP Address: Collected and stored when you accept our Terms and Conditions, make a purchase, or submit forms
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring URLs
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 5 for details

1.3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from: - Payment processors (Stripe) regarding transaction status - Marketing platforms if you've opted in to receive communications - Social media platforms if you interact with our content

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1. Service Delivery

Process your purchases and payments
Provide access to courses, workshops, and educational content
Send transactional emails (confirmations, access details, receipts)
Provide customer support

2.2. Communication

Send important updates about your purchases
Respond to inquiries and support requests
Send marketing communications (with your consent)
Notify you of changes to our services or policies

2.3. Legal and Compliance

Record IP addresses as proof of consent when you accept Terms and Conditions
Verify age and eligibility requirements
Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
Enforce our Terms and Conditions

2.4. Improvement and Analytics

Analyze usage patterns to improve our Website and Services
Develop new features and educational content
Conduct research and analytics

3. Consent Verification and IP Address Recording

3.1. Why We Record IP Addresses

When you accept our Terms and Conditions or complete a purchase, we record your IP address along with a timestamp. This serves as: - Proof of your acceptance of our legal terms - Verification of your consent for data processing - Evidence in case of disputes or chargebacks - Fraud prevention measure

3.2. What We Store

For each consent action, we store: - Your IP address - Date and time (UTC) - Type of consent given (Terms acceptance, purchase agreement) - Associated email address and name - Browser user agent

3.3. Retention of Consent Records

Consent records, including IP addresses, are retained for 7 years from the date of collection to comply with legal requirements and for dispute resolution purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Purpose	Legal Basis
Fulfilling purchases	Performance of a contract
Sending transactional emails	Performance of a contract
Recording IP for consent	Legitimate interest
Fraud prevention	Legitimate interest
Marketing communications	Your consent
Compliance with laws	Legal obligation
Analytics and improvement	Legitimate interest

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the Website to function (session management, security)
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (language, currency)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website (Google Analytics)
Marketing Cookies: Track your activity for advertising purposes (if applicable)

5.2. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect Website functionality.

5.3. Do Not Track

Our Website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

6.1. Service Providers

We share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our business:

Provider	Purpose	Data Shared
Stripe	Payment processing	Payment details, email
Email service provider	Transactional emails	Name, email
Hosting provider	Website hosting	All Website data
Analytics tools	Usage analytics	Anonymized usage data

6.2. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to: - Comply with legal processes - Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property - Enforce our Terms and Conditions - Respond to claims of violations

6.3. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

6.4. We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Data Type	Retention Period
Account information	Duration of account + 3 years
Purchase records	10 years (legal requirement)
Consent records (IP addresses)	7 years
Marketing preferences	Until you unsubscribe
Analytics data	26 months

After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

9.1. Right of Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

9.2. Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

9.3. Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

You can request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.

9.4. Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that we limit how we use your data.

9.5. Right to Data Portability

You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

9.6. Right to Object

You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

9.7. Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

9.8. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office@dla.dental. We will respond within 30 days.

9.9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Romania, this is the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP).

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your residence, including countries that may not have equivalent data protection laws.

When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as: - Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission - Transfers to countries with an adequacy decision

11. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly. Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Education Avenue
Data Protection Inquiries
Gheorghe Țițeica 142, Floor 1
Bucharest, Romania

Email: office@dla.dental
Website: https://categoryofone.dla.dental

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.