Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 5th 2025
Last Updated: November 5th 2025
1. Introduction
At Tricon Eye Care Center, we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you share through our website (“Site”). This policy applies only to information collected online via the Site and not to patient medical records, which are protected under HIPAA and addressed separately in our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices available at our office.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you submit a contact form or request an appointment through our Site, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message or inquiry details
Please do not include sensitive health, insurance, or financial information in these forms.
B. Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect limited non-identifiable data such as:
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- IP address
- Date and time of your visit
This helps us maintain and improve the Site’s performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information you provide to:
- Respond to your inquiries or appointment requests
- Communicate with you about our services
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. HIPAA Compliance
If you become a patient, your health information is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Our separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we handle medical and health-related information.
This website Privacy Policy applies only to information submitted online.
5. Information Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, please note that no online transmission or storage system is 100% secure. You share information with us at your own risk.
6. Data Retention
We retain form submissions and related communications only as long as necessary to fulfill your request or comply with applicable laws. Afterward, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed toward children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child has submitted personal information, we will delete it promptly.
8. Links to Third-Party Sites
This Site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review each third-party website’s own privacy policy before sharing personal information.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us below.
