Privacy Policy for AK Vision Care
Effective Date: August 23, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to [Your Practice Name], a mobile optometry practice specializing in providing eye care services to residents of assisted living and nursing home facilities in Seattle, Washington. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that is necessary for providing our optometry services. This may include:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, date of birth, contact information, and facility details.
- Medical and Health Information: Eye health history, vision prescriptions, and other relevant medical data.
- Billing Information: Insurance details and payment information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: To deliver optometry services, including eye examinations, vision corrections, and follow-up care.
- To Communicate: To contact you regarding appointments, updates, and important information related to your eye care.
- To Process Payments: To handle billing and insurance claims.
- To Improve Our Services: To enhance our services and ensure the best possible care for our patients.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We may share your information if you have given explicit consent.
- With Healthcare Providers: We may share your information with other healthcare providers involved in your care, with your consent.
- For Billing and Insurance Purposes: We may share information with insurance companies and billing services as necessary for processing payments.
- As Required by Law: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of others.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You can request access to and correction of your personal information.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us.
- Data Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website or contacting you directly.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
AK Vision Care
425-529-8145
admin@akvisioncare
www.akvisioncare.com
9. Additional Information
This Privacy Policy complies with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Washington State privacy laws.
Thank you for entrusting AK Vision Care with your eye care needs. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and providing high-quality care.