Privacy Policy
Privacy Statement
The Seattle-King County Dental Society ("SKCDS") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information entrusted to us. We collect, use, store, and process personal information only for legitimate organizational, operational, educational, membership, fundraising, and legal purposes.
Information we collect may include personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website or other interactions with SKCDS, such as when you submit a contact form, register for an event or continuing education program, apply for membership, make a donation, subscribe to communications, or otherwise contact us. We may also automatically collect limited technical information, including IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data through cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, security, and user experience.
SKCDS may communicate with members and other individuals regarding membership benefits, educational opportunities, events, organizational news, Foundation initiatives, legislative updates, and other information related to our mission. Marketing or promotional email communications include an opportunity to opt out in accordance with applicable law. Transactional, governance, legal, and membership-related communications may continue as necessary.
If you choose to receive text messages from SKCDS, message frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP or receive assistance by replying HELP. Your mobile phone number and SMS consent will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes.
SKCDS may use trusted third-party service providers to support our operations, including membership management, continuing education, payment processing, email communications, website hosting, cloud services, customer support, and telephone or messaging services, including Nextiva. These providers may process personal information solely to perform services on behalf of SKCDS and are expected to maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect such information.
SKCDS works collaboratively with affiliated organizations, including the American Dental Association (ADA), the Washington State Dental Association (WSDA), and the Seattle-King County Dental Foundation (SKCDF). Information may be shared with these organizations only as necessary to administer membership benefits, Foundation programs, educational opportunities, or other activities consistent with their respective missions and applicable law. SKCDS does not sell personal information.
SKCDS may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, organizational practices, or technology. The most current version will always be posted on our website with the effective date indicated.
Questions regarding this Privacy Statement or requests relating to your personal information may be directed to:
Seattle-King County Dental Society
P.O. Box 51231, Seattle, WA 98115
Email: SKCDSInquiries@skcds.com
Phone: (206) 448-6620
