Effective Date: 04/06/26

Specialty Eye Consultants (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to our website. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, which is hosted on the Squarespace platform.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:

1. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name, email address, phone number, or other contact details

• Information submitted through contact forms, appointment requests, or newsletter sign-ups

2. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the website

• Referring website addresses

This information may be collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you

• Provide and improve our website and services

• Schedule or manage appointments (if applicable)

• Monitor website usage and performance

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

Squarespace Hosting and Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which may collect and process certain information as part of its hosting and analytics services. This may include cookies, log data, and usage metrics. Your information may be stored on Squarespace servers and subject to their privacy and security practices.

We may also use third-party services (such as scheduling tools, payment processors, or embedded content providers). These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control and are not responsible for their practices.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve functionality. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the website may not function properly as a result.

HIPAA and Health Information

While we are a medical practice, this website is not intended to transmit protected health information (PHI) unless explicitly stated. Communications through this website (including contact forms or email links) may not be secure or HIPAA-compliant.

Please do not submit sensitive medical or health information through this website unless directed to do so via a secure, designated system.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information:

• With service providers who assist in operating our website or business

• As required by law, regulation, or legal process

• To protect the rights, safety, or property of our practice or others

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices and Rights

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

• Requesting access to or correction of your data

• Requesting deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

• Opting out of certain communications

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

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, please contact us here.