Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 15, 2026
1. Introduction
Dental Venture Capital (“DVC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a brand of DrDDS Innovations, is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://dentalvc.org, use our services, attend our events, or interact with us in any way.
By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Full name and professional title
- Email address and phone number
- Company or organization name
- City and state/location
- Role type (startup founder, investor, mentor/advisor)
- Payment and billing information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Communications you send us via email or our contact forms
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URLs and exit pages
- Device type and operating system
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our advisory and startup services
- Process registrations for pitch events and the 90-Day Startup Sprint Program
- Send you marketing emails, newsletters, and event invitations
- Connect you with relevant investors, advisors, customers, or partners in our network
- Process payments and send billing-related communications
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our website and services
By providing your email address and/or phone number on our website, you consent to receive:
- Email communications including newsletters, startup spotlights, and event announcements
- Text (SMS) messages related to our services and events
Updates about the Dental Venture Capital community and DrDDS InnovationsYou may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly at info@dentalvc.org. Please note that even after opting out of marketing messages, you may still receive transactional or service-related communications.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, CRM (DrDDS.io), payment processing, email delivery, and event management.
- Investor & Advisor Network: With your consent, we may share your startup profile or contact information with relevant investors, advisors, or partners in our network as part of our matchmaking services.
- Event Platforms: With Eventbrite or similar platforms for event registration and promotion.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
- To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@dentalvc.org.
12. Changes to This Policy
13. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Dental Venture Capital / DrDDS Innovations
Website: https://dentalvc.org
Email: info@dentalvc.org
Parent Company: DrDDS Innovations | https://www.drdds.com