The Dental Collective

Privacy Policy (POPIA)

Last updated: 6 March 2026

 

At Dental Collective, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our practice.

1. Who We Are

Dental Collective is a dental practice based in Durban, South Africa. We provide a range of dental and facial aesthetic services focused on ethical, patient-centred care.

For the purposes of POPIA, Dental Collective acts as the Responsible Party for personal information collected through this website.

If you have any questions about this policy, you may contact us at:

Email: reception@dentalcollective.co.za
Phone: 031 100 2283
Address: 4 Nollsworth Crescent, Nollsworth Park, Armstrong Avenue, La Lucia

 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Information you provide directly, such as:

  • Name and surname

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Information submitted through contact or appointment forms

  • Any information you voluntarily provide in communication with us

Information collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Website usage data (through cookies or analytics tools)

We only collect information that is necessary for legitimate business purposes or to provide services to you.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information may be used for the following purposes:

  • Responding to enquiries submitted through our website

  • Booking or managing appointments

  • Communicating with you about our services

  • Improving our website and patient experience

  • Complying with legal or regulatory obligations

  • Internal administrative purposes

We will only process personal information for specific, lawful purposes and in a way that is compatible with those purposes.

 

4. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell or trade personal information.

Your information may be shared with trusted third parties only where necessary, such as:

  • Website hosting or IT service providers

  • Analytics or website performance tools

  • Appointment management systems

  • Regulatory or legal authorities where required by law

All third parties are expected to protect personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

 

5. Protection of Personal Information

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from:

  • Loss

  • Unauthorised access

  • Misuse

  • Alteration

  • Disclosure

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission is completely secure.

 

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.

Cookies may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

  • Browser and device information

You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

 

7. Your Rights Under POPIA

In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information

  • Object to the processing of your personal information

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

Requests may be sent to the contact details provided above.

 

8. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

 

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

 

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices.

The updated version will be published on this page with the revised date.