Effective Date: 01/01/2025

At Eye Care Specialists, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: When you schedule appointments, contact us, or register, we may collect your name, email, phone number, date of birth, and health information relevant to eye care.

Medical Data: Details related to your eye health, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and prescriptions.

Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, including IP address, browser type, device info, and visit logs.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide ophthalmology services, including consultations, follow-ups, and treatment planning.
To communicate with you about appointments, prescriptions, and health updates.
To maintain medical records and ensure effective healthcare management.
To improve our services and website performance.
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information
Your health data is confidential and only shared with:

Authorized healthcare professionals involved in your care.
Third-party service providers who assist in appointment scheduling, data storage, or technical support.
Legal authorities if required by law or urgent health safety concerns.
In case of business transfer (mergers, acquisitions), your info may be transferred with appropriate safeguards.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage cookie settings via your browser.

5. Your Rights
Access and request correction of your personal and health information.
Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and medical record-keeping requirements.
Opt-out of non-essential communications.
Contact us to update your preferences or inquire about your data.

6. Data Security
We implement strict security measures to protect your health and personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Retention of Data
Your health information is retained as required by law or until it is no longer necessary for clinical or legal purposes.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Changes will be posted on this page.

9. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your health data, please contact us at 781-769-8880