Information We Collect
When you use SuperbDent's services, we may collect the following types of information to provide and improve our products:
- Patient digital impressions and intraoral scans (STL files and proprietary scanner formats)
- Practice and clinician contact information (name, address, email, phone number)
- Treatment prescriptions, clinical notes, and case history
- Account credentials and portal usage data
- Billing and payment information (credit card numbers, bank account details)
- Device information, IP addresses, and browser type when accessing our portal
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect strictly for legitimate business and clinical purposes:
- Manufacturing clear aligners, retainers, and other dental appliances to your specifications
- Processing orders, payments, and shipping logistics
- Communicating order status updates, delivery tracking, and support responses
- Maintaining patient case records for reorders and treatment continuity
- Improving our products, services, and portal experience through aggregated analytics
- Complying with legal, regulatory, and HIPAA obligations
Data Storage & Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law:
- Patient scan data and case records are retained for the duration of the clinician-patient relationship plus 7 years, per HIPAA requirements
- Billing records are retained for 7 years in accordance with financial regulations
- Portal usage and analytics data are retained in anonymized form for up to 3 years
- Account information is retained while your account remains active, and for 90 days after deletion request
- You may request data deletion at any time by contacting our team — we will process requests within 30 business days
Data Security
Protecting your data — and your patients' data — is fundamental to how we operate. SuperbDent implements comprehensive security measures:
- Full HIPAA compliance — we execute Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with all covered entities
- AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.3 for all data in transit
- PCI DSS Level 1 compliant payment processing — we never store raw credit card numbers on our servers
- Role-based access controls, multi-factor authentication, and regular access audits
- Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments by independent third parties
- Documented incident response plan with 72-hour breach notification to affected parties as required by HIPAA
- All data is stored in SOC 2 Type II certified data centers within the United States
Third-Party Services
We work with a limited number of trusted third-party services to operate our business. Each is bound by contract to protect your data:
- Payment processors (PCI DSS compliant) for secure credit card and ACH transactions
- Shipping carriers for order delivery and tracking
- Cloud infrastructure providers (U.S.-based, SOC 2 certified) for data storage and computing
- Analytics tools (see Cookies & Analytics section) for portal usage insights
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or patient data to any third party
- All third-party vendors with access to protected health information (PHI) sign HIPAA-compliant Business Associate Agreements
Your Rights & Choices
You have rights regarding your personal information and patient data. We are committed to helping you exercise them:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or your patients
- Correction — request that we update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion — request deletion of your data, subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements
- Portability — request your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format
- Opt-out — unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time (this does not affect transactional notifications)
- To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@superbdent.com or through the portal
Children's Privacy
SuperbDent's portal and services are designed for licensed dental professionals. We do not knowingly collect information from minors:
- Our portal is intended for use by licensed clinicians and authorized practice staff only
- Patient scan data submitted by clinicians may include minors' dental records — this data is protected under HIPAA and handled with the same security as all patient data
- We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from individuals under 16
- If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor without proper authorization, we will delete it promptly
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will ensure you are informed:
- Material changes will be communicated via email notification to all registered portal users
- The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision
- Continued use of our services after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms
- Previous versions of this policy are available upon request
Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy, your data, or how we handle patient information, please reach out:
- Email — privacy@superbdent.com
- Phone — available during business hours through our main line
- Portal — use the built-in messaging feature for secure communication
- Mail — SuperbDent LLC, Attn: Privacy Officer, address available upon request
- We respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days