Privacy Policy & Terms of Use 

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Washington Dental Hygienists’ Association (“WDHA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy and trust are important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website https://wsdha.org, including member and non-member interactions. Our Terms of Use govern your use of the Website.

By using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

2. Information We Collect

WDHA generally does not collect personal information from website visitors, except as described below:

2.1 Member Login Portal

  • We collect and store member information, including name, email address, and membership password, in the login portal.

  • Membership data is uploaded from the national membership roster.

  • No other personal information is collected or stored.

2.2 Contact Form Submissions

  • Non-members can submit personal information (e.g., name, email) through our contact form.

  • This information is shared internally with appropriate WDHA personnel (board members, committee chairs) to respond to inquiries.

  • WDHA does not sell or share this data externally.

2.3 Third-Party Platforms

  • DocSend: Tracks member interaction with shared resources. Please review DocSend’s Privacy Policy for details.

  • YM Careers / Career Portal: Hosted externally for career postings. WDHA does not control how YM Careers stores or uses the data collected through their platform.

2.4 Google Analytics

  • Used for anonymous, aggregated website traffic analysis.

  • No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected.

3. Use of Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide access to member-exclusive content

  • Manage memberships, login credentials, and inquiries

  • Respond to contact form submissions

  • Improve Website performance and user experience

  • Deliver resources via third-party platforms

4. Data Security

  • Member information is stored securely within the login portal, with passwords encrypted and protected according to best practices.

  • Contact form submissions are shared internally only with designated WDHA personnel.

  • While WDHA takes reasonable precautions to protect data, access via the Website or third-party tools carries inherent risks.

5. Third-Party Services

WDHA uses third-party platforms (DocSend, YM Careers) for certain services. WDHA is not responsible for the privacy practices or data security of these platforms. Please review each third-party provider’s privacy policies independently.

6. Cookies & Tracking

The Website may use cookies or scripts for analytics and site performance. No personal information is collected through these cookies, and WDHA does not sell or distribute visitor data.

7. Terms of Use

  1. Use of Website: Users must use the Website for lawful purposes only. Unauthorized access, interference, or misuse of the login portal or third-party services is prohibited.

  2. Intellectual Property: All content, graphics, and materials on the Website are the property of WDHA and may not be copied, reproduced, or redistributed without permission. Certain graphics and design elements were sourced from Canva Pro and are used under the terms of Canva’s licensing agreement. Users may not use any content from this Website for commercial purposes without explicit permission from WDHA.

  3. Limitation of Liability: WDHA is not responsible for any damages resulting from use of the Website, third-party content, or errors.

8. No Data Sale or Sharing

WDHA does not sell, trade, or rent personal information collected from members or non-members. Personal information is only used for purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

WDHA may update this Privacy Policy or Terms of Use at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Effective Date: January 2, 2026