Tomasik Eye Care Privacy Policy

At Tomasik Eye Care, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your information. By visiting tomasikeyecare.com, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information - We collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Schedule an appointment
• Fill out a contact form
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Communicate with us via email, phone, or other methods

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, and medical information relevant to your eye care.

1.2 Non-Personal Information - We automatically collect non-personal information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit
• Time and date of your visit
• Time spent on those pages
• Other diagnostic data

2. Use of Your Information

2.1 Personal Information - We use your personal information to:

• Provide and manage your eye care services
• Schedule appointments and send appointment reminders
• Communicate with you about your care and our services
• Send you newsletters, marketing communications, and promotional offers
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our services and website

2.2 Non-Personal Information - We use non-personal information for:

• Analyzing and improving our website's performance and functionality
• Customizing your website experience
• Monitoring and preventing fraud and other security issues

3. HIPAA Compliance

As a healthcare provider, Tomasik Eye Care complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We protect the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI) as required by HIPAA. This includes:

• Implementing administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI
• Limiting access to your PHI to authorized personnel only
• Ensuring that any third-party service providers with access to your PHI are HIPAA-compliant

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., IT support, billing)
• Business partners with whom we collaborate on joint projects or promotions
• Legal authorities or other parties when required by law or to protect our legal rights

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

• Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication procedures

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Opt-out of receiving marketing communications
• Request restrictions on the use of your PHI
• Receive a copy of your PHI in a portable format
• File a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your rights have been violated

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the effective date. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Tomasik Eye Care
707 ELK ST GASSAWAY, WV 26624
(304) 364-5200

Thank you for choosing Tomasik Eye Care. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with exceptional care.