PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Statement
USpharma is aware that the security of your private information from the use of our websites, mobile apps, or other online services (“Website”) is an important concern. We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Therefore, we would like you to know what data we maintain and what data we discard. With this privacy statement, we would like to inform you about our security measures.
Collection Of Data
You can use many features of our Website without disclosing your personal data.You are not required to provide personal information as a condition of using our Website, except as may be necessary to provide you a product or service at your request; these products or services may include some of our apps or online services, such as those providing premium content or exclusive offers. When you use our Website, certain data may be stored for various purposes, including security, site functionality, analytics, and marketing purposes. This data may include the name of your internet service provider, the website that you used to link to our Website, the websites that you visit from our Website, and your IP-Address or device identifier. This data could possibly lead to your identification, but we do not use it to do so or combine it with personal information without your consent. We do use the data from time to time for statistical purposes but maintain the anonymity of each individual user so that the person cannot be identified. If you elect to participate in certain analytics, communications, and marketing programs, including those operated or run by third parties, we may also enhance personal data by obtaining or merging personal data with technical, cookie, or other data we collect or that we receive from third parties; we would use this enhanced data to create a more complete profile for a more customized user experience. In cases when personal data is provided to others to provide you with products or services you have requested, or for other purposes you have authorized, we rely on technical and organizational means to assure that applicable data security regulations are followed.
Collection And Processing of Personal Data
We collect personal data only when you provide it through registration, completion of forms or e-mails, as part of an order for products or services, inquiries or requests about materials being ordered, and similar situations in which you have chosen to provide the information to us.
The personal data you disclose to us remains at our company and/or with data processors or servers acting on our behalf and responsible to us. We may disclose the personal data we collect to third-party service providers in connection with services that they perform for us, such as running and fulfilling promotions, conducting surveys, and e-mail and direct mail delivery services. Your personal data will not otherwise be passed on by us or by our agents for use by third parties in any form whatsoever, unless we have obtained your consent, and are legally required to do so such as to comply with the law or a legal request such as a subpoena, to protect the company’s rights, property or interests, or in the event of a sale of assets or another corporate restructuring.
We will retain control of and responsibility for the use of any personal data you disclose to us. Some of this data may be stored or processed at computers located in other jurisdictions whose data protection laws may differ from the jurisdiction in which you live. In such cases, we will ensure that appropriate protections are in place to require the data processor in that country to maintain protections on the data that are equivalent to those that apply in the country in which you live.
Purposes Of Use
The personal data we collect will only be used for the purpose of supplying you with the requested products or services or for other purposes for which you have given your consent, except where otherwise required by law.
Right Of Access and Correction
You have the right to review and amend any personal data in your account profile and, where applicable, personal account preferences, stored in our system if you believe it may be out of date or incorrect. Just contact the Head of Data Privacy or the Director of Data Privacy – U.S. at the address below, or where applicable, log in to your account to update your information and/or preferences.
Right Of Cancellation
You have the right at any time to withdraw your consent to the use of your personal data in the future. Again, just send an e-mail to the address given in the imprint or contact the Head of Data Privacy or the Director of Data Privacy – U.S. at the address below. Where applicable, you may also log in to your account to update your preferences, which may include revoking consent to certain communication outreach and marketing uses.
Data Retention
We only retain personal data for as long as is necessary for us to render a service you have requested or to which you have given your consent, except where otherwise required by law (e.g. in connection with pending litigation).
Use Of Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
This website uses so-called “Cookies.” Cookies are small text files that are stored on your hard drive through the visitor's local browser cache. Using such cookies, it is possible to recognize the visitor's browser in order to optimize the website and simplify its use. Data collected via cookies will not be used to determine the personal identity of the website visitor.
Because an industry-standard Do-Not-Track protocol is not yet established, USpharma’s information collection and disclosure practices and the choices it offers to consumers will continue to operate as described in this Privacy Policy regardless of a “do not track” choice made by the consumer.
Most browsers are set up to accept Cookies automatically. In addition, you can deactivate the storage of cookies or adjust your browser to inform you before the Cookie is stored on your computer. In the case of third-party Cookies for interest-based advertising, you can opt out of receiving interest-based ads by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page.
We use cookies for two main purposes: (1) cookies to facilitate technical aspects or special features on our site, without which the functionality of our website would be reduced, and (2) cookies for analytics and marketing purposes. Technical cookies aid site functionality and facilitate navigation and settings, including anonymous identification of a session (website visit), language preferences, mobile or desktop site version settings, or shopping cart sessions. The lifespan of these cookies ranges from deletion at the end of a browser session to up to 60 days for preference settings, and some cookies may persist for up to one year.
The data collected via a cookie may be used to gather statistical information or technical information like the day and time of your visit as well as the device type or browser used to access our site. We also collect basic user information like pages visited and user preferences that can be used to improve future web experiences when you return to one of the Websites. The preference data we collect could include information like region, language, or username to be able to provide you with a more personalized experience and deliver content more relevant to your interests. While we do leverage the information, we collect in aggregate to deliver more relevant advertisements and offers to you on other third-party websites as you navigate the Internet, we do not share your personal information with any third-party vendor or website owner for their own marketing purposes. We may also include a cookie on promotional offers/communications (email) to be able to measure performance and deliver more relevant offers/content based on preferences.
Below is a classification of the cookies we leverage across USpharma web properties to collect and manage data. This could vary from site to site, but this is a full list.
| Cookie: | Analytics |
|---|---|
| Collection Point: | Various data are gathered from each page of web experience to measure and report classification. |
| Classification: | USpharma and 3rd Party |
| Purpose: | USpharma Websites are tagged with analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, and we leverage this information to make your experience more relevant based on your interest. |
| Cookie: | Media Advertising |
|---|---|
| Collection Point: | First impression of USpharma Media to optimize display/video/mobile advertising. |
| Classification: | 3rd Party |
| Purpose: | USpharma leverages third-party cookies to collect information related to media & site engagement and use this information to deliver relevant ads based on user interest & preferences. |
| Cookie: | Interest-Based Advertising |
|---|---|
| Collection Point: | On any or all pages of the USpharma Websites to deliver targeted media ads on 3rd party sites. |
| Classification: | 3rd Party |
| Purpose: | USpharma Websites allow third parties to serve cookies for purposes of delivering interest-based media ads when users engage with 3rd party websites. |
Analytics And Marketing
Through the use of cookies and other technologies described above, we, and our third-party service providers on our behalf, may analyze how you use our website to develop insights to optimize website use and improve personalized site experiences, communications, and marketing. Our analytics, for marketing and other purposes, is based on technical or other anonymous or aggregate information. You may delete this anonymous tracking and analysis at any time by altering your cookie settings and/or deleting cookies. More information on these opt-outs is provided below.
We may also use personal data for analytics and marketing purposes, including analyzing your use of our website and your activity on other Websites, including coupon redemption, with your express consent. If you chose to create an account on our site, you may elect to participate in certain analytics, communications, and marketing programs, including coupon programs and other special offers. If you opt-in, we may collect such personal information from you as demographic, contact, and preference information from your account profile, as well as from your interactions on the site, such as through quiz responses or other interactive features. This information could include Personal Data such as name, address, email, or other data that could be used to identify you as an individual. We may also enhance or merge this data with the cookie data we collect or possibly merge data from third parties to create a more complete profile for a more customized user experience. This information would be stored in a secure database within the USpharma environment and would not be shared with any third party without your prior consent. You may control your preferences directly on your account and revoke consent to future participation in these analytics or marketing programs at any time.
USpharma and our service providers will analyze your use of our website on our behalf. To this purpose, we use, among others, the Cookies described in above. The information collected within the Google Analytics platform in connection with your use of our website (e.g. the referring URL, which of our webpages you visit, your browser type, your language settings, your operating system, and your screen resolution) will be transmitted to a server of Google in the U.S., where it will be stored and analyzed; the respective results will then be made available to us in an anonymized form. Your usage data will not be connected to your full IP address during this process. We have activated on our website the IP anonymizing function offered by Google so that the last 8 digits (type IPv4) or the last 80 bits (type IPv6) of your IP address are deleted.
You may withdraw your consent to the use of web analysis at any time either by downloading and installing a Browser Plugin offered by Google or by configuring your browser to delete and reject cookies. Both options will prevent the use of web analysis only if you use the browser on which you installed the plugin.
For further information on Google Analytics please refer to the Google Analytics Terms of Service, the Google Analytics security and privacy principles, and the Google Privacy Policy.
Text Message Marketing Communications.
From time to time, USpharma may engage in text message marketing campaigns, such as for text-based coupons or promotional materials. USpharma shall only send you text messages with your prior express consent at the phone number that you have provided to participate in the text message marketing campaign. You may opt out of ongoing or subscription texts at any time by responding to the opt-out instructions in such texts. Please note that if you opt out of future text messages, this opt-out list is separate from our email preferences and opt-out lists.
Security
USpharma uses technical and organizational security precautions to protect your data from manipulation, loss, destruction, or access by unauthorized persons. Any personal data that is provided to USpharma by you will be encrypted in transit to prevent its possible misuse by third parties. Our security procedures are continuously revised based on new technological developments. Although we strive to secure your personal information, no security measures are absolute. Use caution when transmitting personal information over the Internet.
Children
In light of the importance of protecting children's privacy, we do not collect, process, or use on our website any information relating to an individual whom we know to be under 13 years old without the prior, verifiable consent of his or her legal representative. Such legal representative has the right, upon request, to view the information provided by the child and/or to require that it be deleted.
Contacts
If you have any problems, questions, or ideas, please contact:
USpharma Ltd.
Director of Data Privacy – U.S.
13900 NW 57th Court
Miami Lakes, Florida 33014
E-Mail: info@uspharmaltd.com
The constant development of the internet requires occasional adjustments to our privacy statement. We retain the right to make changes when necessary and will communicate any updates promptly on this page. Please check back periodically.
Last updated December 3, 2018.
CUSHION GRIP THERMOPLASTIC DENTURE ADHESIVE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is Cushion Grip different from other denture adhesives?
Cushion Grip is a thermoplastic denture adhesive that fills the gaps between your gums and dentures, creating a snug, comfortable fit. Unlike regular cream adhesives, it softens with hot water for easy application and hardens as it cools, offering a stronger, longer-lasting hold.
It isn’t a glue adhesive; it works like a soft reline. A single application lasts up to four days and is waterproof, so it won’t wash off during daily cleaning. Cushion Grip adheres to your dentures, not your gums.
Which dentures are compatible with Cushion Grip?
Cushion Grip can be applied to both upper and lower denture plates and even partials. It is safe for use on all types of porcelain and plastic plates.
However, it is not suitable for extremely ill-fitting or broken dentures and doesn’t adhere well to smooth surfaces, silicone, or metal dentures.
How much Cushion Grip should I use for my denture?
The amount of Cushion Grip you need depends on how loose your dentures are. Start with a small amount and add more if needed. Each tube typically provides 3-4 applications, depending on whether you're using it for a single denture, a full set, or partials.
To apply, warm the tube in hot water, then squeeze out a pea-sized amount (or a 3/4-inch ball) per denture plate. Use just enough to cover the areas that need a snug fit.
What do I do when I can't get Cushion Grip out of the tube?
The Cushion Grip tube is made of aluminum because the adhesive requires heat to soften and become easy to apply. To use it, place the tube upside down in hot water with the cap tightly closed. This makes the adhesive softer and easier to remove from the tube.
At room temperature, Cushion Grip is thick and semi-solid but becomes soft and pliable with heat. Once applied, it hardens as it cools, creating a stronger, longer-lasting hold compared to regular cream adhesives. Cushion Grip provides up to 4 days of secure fit, while most other adhesives only last 8-12 hours.
How do I apply and remove Cushion Grip?
Applying:
- Heat the Tube: Place the tube in a glass of hot tap water (not boiling) for 5-10 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- Prepare Your Denture: Ensure your denture is completely dry and clean for better adhesion.
- Apply Cushion Grip: Once pliable, squeeze out a pea-sized amount and spread it evenly on your denture.
- Set the Denture: Place the denture in your mouth and apply pressure for about one minute.
- Let it Set: Remove the denture and wait 5 minutes before putting it back in your mouth.
- Wait Before Eating: For the best results, wait at least two hours before eating or chewing.
Removing:
To remove, place your denture in hot water for 10 minutes. This softens the Cushion Grip, allowing it to peel off easily like a liner.
For further assistance, call 1-800-277-6151 to speak with a Brand Ambassador. They can guide you through the application or removal process and answer any questions about Cushion Grip.
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After applying Cushion Grip, how long do I have to wait to eat, drink, or take dentures out?
For best results, wait at least 2 hours before eating or drinking. The longer you wait, the better, as Cushion Grip typically takes 2-6 hours to fully cure.
You can sip liquids after 5 minutes of initial setting, but avoid removing your dentures, eating, or drinking until the adhesive has fully set.
Tip: Our brand ambassadors like to apply it at night before bed so it can cure the whole night uninterrupted.
Can I soak my dentures with Cushion Grip on them?
Yes, but avoid soaking for the first 24 hours, as it can soften and lose its hold. After that, you can clean and soak as usual since Cushion Grip is 100% waterproof and won't wash off or break down in water.
Can you use other adhesive/reliner with Cushion grip?
While Cushion Grip is designed to be used alone, some users choose to combine it with other products for added security. If you plan to use glue adhesive or powder, wait at least 24 hours after applying Cushion Grip for the best results.
Why does it tingle? What to expect after applying Cushion Grip to your dentures?
This product contains a small amount of alcohol. Do not use it if you have any open sores or cuts in your mouth or gums. Please wait to use until after your extraction sites are healed.
Upon first application, you may feel a slight stinging or burning sensation, similar to the feeling from mouthwash, even with healthy gums. This is normal and should last no more than 5 minutes.
An ingredient of Cushion Grip, ethyl alcohol, assists in inhibiting the growth of bacteria on the inside of the denture plate.
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Does it have a taste?
No, it doesn't have a taste.
What if I accidentally swallow the product?
Swallowing Cushion Grip is similar to swallowing chewing gum—it should pass without issue. The product contains no toxins or poisonous ingredients and is non-toxic. It does not contain zinc. While it does contain a small amount of ethyl alcohol, the quantity is minimal. However, keep out of reach of children.
How do you store and what is the expiration date of Cushion Grip?
Store Cushion Grip at room temperature, away from cold environments to prevent it from hardening. Keep the cap tightly closed to avoid product hardening at the neck. When stored properly, Cushion Grip does not expire.
How far out after extraction day can you use Cushion Grip?
Wait until your extraction site has healed and any discomfort has subsided before using Cushion Grip or other denture adhesives. Healing times may vary, so it's best to consult your dentist for personalized guidance.
Caution: Avoid using on open sores or cuts in the mouth or gums. Cushion Grip contains small amounts of alcohol and may cause a temporary burning sensation, similar to mouthwash.
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What are the ingredients of Cushion Grip?
Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA), Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake, Ethyl Alcohol with methyl salicylate, and a Plasticizer.
I am having a difficult time with the application and/or removal process; what should I do?
If you have trouble with application or removal, speak with a Brand Ambassador for guidance via our live chat or call 1-800-277-6151. They can walk you through the process.