Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how The Dental Associate Edge ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information obtained through our website located at www.dentalassociateedge.com (the "Site"). The Dental Associate Edge is a collaborative podcast and educational resource produced through a partnership between Striegel Performance Coaching (California) and Baird Dental Business Concepts (Tennessee).

By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Please read it carefully.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect two types of information when you visit or interact with our Site:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

This includes any information you submit directly to us through our contact form or other means, such as:

  • Your first and last name (required)

  • Your email address (required)

  • Your phone number (optional)

  • Your professional role in dentistry — student, resident, associate, or other (optional)

  • Any message or inquiry you choose to submit (required)

  • Your email address if you subscribe to a newsletter or mailing list

The information collected through our contact form may change periodically as the Site evolves. We will update this policy accordingly.

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:

  • Your IP address and general geographic location

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site

  • Referring URLs (how you arrived at our Site)

  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and improve the Site and its content

  • To respond to inquiries or messages you send us

  • To send newsletters or podcast updates if you have opted in to receive them

  • To better understand our audience and tailor content to dental students, residents, associates, and other dental professionals

  • To understand how visitors use our Site through aggregated analytics

  • To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Cookies

Our Site may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the Site.

We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to help us understand Site traffic and usage patterns. These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of that data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

4. Third-Party Platforms

Our podcast episodes are hosted and distributed through third-party platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and others. When you access our content through those platforms, their respective privacy policies apply. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party platform you use.

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

5. Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive updates, newsletters, or communications from The Dental Associate Edge, your email address will be used solely for that purpose. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in any email we send, or by contacting us directly at the email address below.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is intended for adults and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it.

8. California Residents — CCPA Notice

If you are a resident of California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. As noted above, we do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights or make an inquiry, please contact us using the information below.

9. Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your information:

  • Opt out of email communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email

  • Request access to or deletion of personal information we hold about you by contacting us directly

  • Disable cookies through your browser settings

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

Produced in partnership by:

  • Striegel Performance Coaching — California

  • Baird Dental Business Concepts — Tennessee