Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Paige Mead Recruiting ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information gathered through www.paigemeadrecruiting.com (the "Website"). Paige Mead Recruiting is a dental industry executive search and recruiting firm. By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revision date at the bottom of this page indicates when it was last modified.

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Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you submit our contact form or reach out via email, we may collect:

• Your first and last name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company or organization name
• Professional title
• The content of your message, including details about hiring needs or career goals

All personal information is submitted voluntarily. You are never required to provide personal information to browse this Website.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain non-identifying information, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring website
• Whether you arrived via a paid advertisement (e.g., Google Ads)

This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how visitors use our Website and improve its performance.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries about executive search, recruiting services, or career opportunities in the dental industry
• Facilitate the recruiting process by connecting qualified candidates with clients seeking leadership talent
• Improve our Website by analyzing aggregate, anonymous usage data
• Measure advertising effectiveness to understand how visitors find our Website

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

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How We Share Your Information

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We work with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our Website and deliver our services (such as email delivery and web hosting). These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data responsibly and solely on our behalf.
• Recruiting process: If you are a candidate, we may share relevant professional information with prospective employers only with your knowledge and as part of the search process. If you are a client, we will not share your hiring needs externally without your approval.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose personal information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
• Business transfer: In the event of a sale, merger, or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

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Cookies

Our Website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences during a session
• Collect anonymous analytics data (such as which pages are most visited)
• Track whether your visit originated from a paid advertisement

Most browsers allow you to control cookie settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, though doing so may affect certain Website functionality. Refer to your browser's help section for instructions on managing cookies.

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Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information submitted through our Website. Our site is served over HTTPS (encrypted connection), and we limit access to personal data to authorized personnel only. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy — typically for the duration of an active recruiting engagement or business relationship. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.

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Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external sites, including LinkedIn and industry organizations. These third-party websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

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Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are intended for business professionals in the dental industry. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 16. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

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Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data
• Opt-out: Decline future communications from us at any time

California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request its deletion. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, please contact us with "California Privacy Request" in your message.

Do Not Track

Our Website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for compliance.

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United States Jurisdiction

This Website is operated from the United States. If you are accessing it from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information will be transferred to and stored in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please reach out:

• Email: paige@paigemeadrecruiting.com
• Contact Form: paigemeadrecruiting.com/contact

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Last Updated: February 18, 2026