Effective Date: February 13th, 2026
Last Updated: February 13th, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Total Care Dental Franchise and its affiliates (collectively, “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information obtained through www.totalcaredentalfranchise.com (the “Website”).

This Website is intended solely for individuals interested in learning about franchise opportunities. It is not directed to dental patients.

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected:

Through the Website
Through online forms or franchise inquiry submissions
Through communications initiated via the Website
Through cookies and tracking technologies

This Policy does not apply to:

Patient information governed by HIPAA
Information collected through franchise operations after execution of a franchise agreement
Third-party websites linked from this Website

2. Categories of Personal Information Collected

In the preceding twelve (12) months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information under California Civil Code §1798.140:

A. Identifiers

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing address
IP address

B. Professional Information

Employment history
Business ownership history
Education background
Resume information (if submitted)

C. Financial Qualification Information (Voluntarily Submitted)

Estimated net worth
Estimated liquid capital
Investment range
Funding sources

D. Internet or Electronic Activity

Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on Website
Referral URLs

E. Inferences

We may draw inferences regarding franchise eligibility based on submitted information.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or government identification numbers through this Website.

3. Sources of Information

We collect personal information:

Directly from you when you submit forms
Automatically through cookies and analytics tools
From marketing platforms if you engage with our advertisements
From publicly available sources where legally permissible

4. Purpose of Collection and Use

We collect and use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:

Responding to franchise inquiries
Evaluating potential franchise candidates
Communicating about franchise opportunities
Providing required franchise disclosures
Improving Website functionality
Marketing and advertising
Detecting fraud or misuse
Complying with legal obligations

We do not use personal information for purposes materially different from those disclosed without providing notice.

5. No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising in a manner that constitutes a “sale” under California law.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to:

CRM providers
Website hosting providers
Email marketing platforms
Advertising platforms (e.g., Google, Meta)
Legal, accounting, and franchise compliance advisors
Government or regulatory authorities when required
Successor entities in the event of merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset sale

All service providers are required to use personal information only for contracted business purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information:

As long as reasonably necessary to evaluate franchise inquiries
To comply with franchise regulatory requirements
As required by tax, accounting, or legal obligations
As reasonably necessary to defend potential claims

Retention periods are determined based on the nature of the information and legal requirements.

8. California Resident Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

A. Right to Know

Request disclosure of:

Categories of personal information collected
Specific pieces of personal information
Categories of sources
Business purposes for collection
Categories of third parties receiving disclosures

B. Right to Delete

Request deletion of personal information, subject to statutory exceptions.

C. Right to Correct

Request correction of inaccurate personal information.

D. Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information

We do not use sensitive personal information for purposes requiring a limitation right.

E. Right of Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights:

Email: info@tcdfranchise.com
Mail: 5703  S. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA  90037-3930

We will verify identity before processing requests.

Authorized agents may submit requests with appropriate documentation.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, analytics tools, and advertising pixels to:

Analyze Website traffic
Improve marketing effectiveness
Understand user engagement

You may disable cookies via browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

Where required by law, we will provide a cookie notice or consent mechanism.

10. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no system can guarantee absolute security. Transmission of information is at your own risk.

11. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for individuals under eighteen (18) years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

12. Interstate Franchise Compliance Notice

This Website is not an offer to sell a franchise.
An offer can only be made through a Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) in compliance with applicable federal and state franchise laws.

Certain states require registration of franchise offerings before advertising or offering franchises. We will not offer franchises in any state until properly registered or exempt.

Submission of an inquiry does not constitute an offer or acceptance of a franchise.

13. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

14. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any revisions.

15. Contact Information

Total Care Dental Franchise
5703  S. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA  90037-3930
info@tcdfranchise.com
424-256-5881