How we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use RID Academy.
RID Academy (Reducing Insurance Dependence Academy) is operated by Ekwa Marketing, a digital marketing agency dedicated to helping dental practice owners build profitable, insurance-independent practices. This Privacy Policy applies to the website at rid.academy and all its pages and services.
For any privacy-related questions, contact us at team@rid.academy.
We only collect information you voluntarily submit through our website forms. Depending on the form, this may include:
When you browse the site, we collect standard technical information such as pages visited, time on site, and general device and browser details. This data is anonymised and used only to improve the website experience.
We use the information you share with us to:
We will not use your information for any purpose beyond what is listed here without your prior consent.
We use a small number of cookies to keep the site running smoothly and to understand how it is being used.
Required for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
We use analytics tools to see which pages are most helpful and where we can improve. All data is anonymised — no individuals are identified.
We store small browser cookies to remember choices you have made, such as whether you have dismissed a notification, so we do not show it again.
You can adjust or clear cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Full stop.
We work with a small number of trusted service providers to operate the website. Where relevant, your information may be shared with:
We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
We only keep your information for as long as it is needed:
Once information is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymised.
Depending on where you are located, you may have rights over the personal data we hold about you, including:
To make a request, email team@rid.academy with "Privacy Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days.
We take the security of your information seriously. The website is served over HTTPS and data stored through our services benefits from enterprise-level security. Only authorised team members have access to submitted information.
While we do everything reasonable to keep your data safe, no system is completely immune to risk. If you ever have concerns, please contact us directly.
Our website includes links to external platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, and YouTube. This Privacy Policy covers RID Academy only. We are not responsible for how those platforms handle your data, and we encourage you to review their own privacy policies before engaging with them.
RID Academy is a professional resource for dental practice owners and industry professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted information through our site, please contact us at team@rid.academy and we will take prompt action.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our practices evolve or legal requirements change. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Have a question or want to make a privacy request? We are happy to help.