Privacy policy
Effective Date: 4/29/2026
Last Updated: 4/29/2026
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected and processed in connection with the World Dental Academy platform.
World Dental Academy is operated by:
Modern Dental International Trading Limited
17/F, CEO Tower, 77 Wing Hong Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Email: info@worlddentalacademy.com
For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Modern Dental International Trading Limited is the data controller. Our EU Representative is identified in Section 11 below.
1. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Identity data: first name, last name
Contact data: email address, phone number
Location data: region, country
Professional data: occupation, role (if provided)
Account data: login credentials and account activity
Learning data: course enrolment, progress, and certification records
Technical data: IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
Create and manage user accounts
Provide access to courses and educational content
Register you for courses and events
Track learning progress and issue certificates
Send essential service communications (e.g. account confirmation, course updates, password reset)
Maintain platform security and performance
We do not send marketing emails without your consent.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
Performance of a contract – to provide access to our platform and services
Legitimate interests – to ensure platform functionality, user verification, and service improvement
Legal obligations – where required by applicable laws
Consent – for cookies and analytics where required
4. Third-Party Service Providers
We use trusted third-party providers to operate our services:
WP Engine (website hosting) – data store in EU data centers. Privacy policy: https://wpengine.com/legal/privacy/
LearnWorlds (course delivery, learning progress, certification). Privacy policy: https://www.learnworlds.com/privacy-policy/
Stripe (payment processing). Privacy policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
Google Analytics & Google Tag Manager (website analytics and tag management).Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
These providers may process personal data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies.
5. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including in the United States. Where such transfers occur, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data as follows:
Account data: until the account is deleted
Learning and certification records: retained as necessary for accreditation and compliance purposes
Payment data: retained in accordance with legal and tax obligations
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact: info@worlddentalacademy.com
We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (in the EU) or the relevant authority in your jurisdiction.
8. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies, managed via Google Tag Manager (GTM). Cookies are categorized as:
Essential cookies – required for site functionality (e.g. login, security)
Analytics cookies – help us understand site usage (Google Analytics)
Marketing cookies – used for advertising measurement (Google Ads)
Non-essential cookies are only placed after you provide consent through our cookie banner. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time.
9. Audience and Age Restriction
Our platform is intended for dental professionals and dental students only. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If you believe a minor has provided personal data, please contact us for removal.
10. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, and, where required, inform affected users without undue delay, in accordance with GDPR Articles 33 and 34.
11. EU Representative
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our EU Representative under GDPR Article 27 is:
Modern Dental Europe B.V.
Flemingweg 14, 2408 AV Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands
Email: info@worlddentalacademy.com
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Modern Dental International Trading Limited
Email: info@worlddentalacademy.com
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated via the platform or email where appropriate.
