{"id":3,"date":"2021-04-23T15:54:02","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T15:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo.nweyeclinic.com.php73-37.phx1-1.websitetestlink.com\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-10-16T18:02:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T22:02:56","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/so\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Siyaasadda Arrimaha Khaaska ah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Privacy Policy describes how&nbsp;<strong>Northwest Eye Clinic<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus,\u201d or \u201cour\u201d) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit our website, contact us, request an appointment, or communicate with us. Northwest Eye Clinic is affiliated with&nbsp;<strong>Unifeye Vision Partners (UVP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Information We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may collect the following categories of information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Information you provide to us<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact details (name, email, phone number, mailing address)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appointment and inquiry information you submit through forms or phone\/email communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communications you send to us (messages, questions, feedback)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Information collected automatically<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, referring URLs, and website interaction data)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookies and similar technologies (see \u201cCookies &amp; Tracking\u201d below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important note about health information<\/strong><br>This website is not intended for emergency communications. Do not submit highly sensitive medical details through general website forms unless the form specifically requests it for care coordination. If this is an emergency, call&nbsp;<strong>911<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) How We Use Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use information to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respond to inquiries and provide customer service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule and manage appointments and related communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send service-related communications (confirmations, reminders, updates, follow-up instructions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve and maintain our website and services (analytics, performance, troubleshooting)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide relevant information about our services (and if you opt in, marketing communications)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detect and prevent fraud, protect security, and comply with legal obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) How We Share Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may share information in the following circumstances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Service providers:<\/strong>&nbsp;With vendors who help operate our business (e.g., website hosting, appointment systems, analytics, communications platforms). They may use information only to provide services to us.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Affiliated entities:<\/strong>&nbsp;With UVP-affiliated entities and practices for operational, administrative, and service-related purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal and safety:<\/strong>&nbsp;To comply with laws, regulations, legal process, or government requests; to protect rights, property, and safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business transfers:<\/strong>&nbsp;In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Text Messaging (SMS) Privacy &amp; Terms (DCA \/ 10DLC)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you opt in to receive text messages from&nbsp;<strong>Northwest Eye Clinic<\/strong>, we may send SMS messages such as appointment reminders, scheduling updates, post-visit instructions, service-related notifications, and (if you separately opt in) occasional promotional messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Message frequency:<\/strong>\u00a0Message frequency may vary.<br><strong>Message &amp; data rates:<\/strong>\u00a0Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.<br><strong>Opt-out:<\/strong>\u00a0Reply\u00a0<strong>STOP<\/strong>\u00a0to opt out at any time.<br><strong>Help:<\/strong>\u00a0Reply\u00a0<strong>HELP<\/strong>\u00a0for assistance, or contact us at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"tel:18584616838\">858-461-6838<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0ama\u00a0<strong><a href=\"tel:17633983344\">763-416-7600<\/a><\/strong>, ama\u00a0<strong><a>info@nweyeclinic.com<\/a><\/strong>.<br><strong>Voluntary consent:<\/strong>\u00a0Consent to receive text messages is not required to receive care or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Critical SMS Privacy Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No mobile opt-in data, SMS consent, or phone numbers collected for SMS purposes will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.<\/strong><br>We may share this information&nbsp;<strong>only<\/strong>&nbsp;with vendors, platform providers, or aggregators necessary to deliver SMS communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) Cookies &amp; Tracking Technologies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website, enhance functionality, understand website usage, and improve performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may use analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use our site and to improve our services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) Your Choices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe link (where available)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opt out of SMS by replying&nbsp;<strong>STOP<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request help by replying&nbsp;<strong>HELP<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust cookie settings through your browser preferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7) Data Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. No security system is perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8) Children\u2019s Privacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9) Retention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We retain information as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10) Minnesota Privacy Notice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minnesota residents may have rights regarding their personal data under Minnesota law, subject to certain exceptions. These rights can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requesting&nbsp;<strong>access<\/strong>&nbsp;to personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requesting&nbsp;<strong>correction<\/strong>&nbsp;of inaccurate personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requesting&nbsp;<strong>deletion<\/strong>&nbsp;of personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requesting a copy of personal data in a&nbsp;<strong>portable<\/strong>&nbsp;format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opting out<\/strong>&nbsp;of certain processing, such as targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to submit a request:<\/strong><br>Email\u00a0<strong><a>info@nweyeclinic.com<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or call\u00a0<strong><a href=\"tel:18584616838\">858-461-6838<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0ama\u00a0<strong><a href=\"tel:7634167600\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel:\" rel=\"nofollow\">763-416-7600<\/a><\/strong>. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SMS note:<\/strong>&nbsp;Our&nbsp;<strong>SMS Privacy Statement<\/strong>&nbsp;above applies to all users, including Minnesota residents.&nbsp;<strong>Mobile opt-in data will not be shared for marketing or promotional purposes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11) Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The \u201cEffective Date\u201d above indicates when this policy was last revised. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12) Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Northwest Eye Clinic<\/strong><br>Telefoon:\u00a0<strong><a href=\"tel:18584616838\">858-461-6838<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0ama\u00a0<strong><a href=\"tel:7634167600.\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel:7634167600.\">763-416-7600<\/a><\/strong><br>Email:\u00a0<strong><a>info@nweyeclinic.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Privacy Policy describes how&nbsp;Northwest Eye Clinic&nbsp;(\u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus,\u201d or \u201cour\u201d) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit our website, contact us, request an appointment, or communicate with us. 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