Privacy Policy

Retina Associates of Orange County respects the privacy of every patient and visitor who uses our website at retinaorangecounty.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle the information gathered through this website. It does not cover the information collected in our offices or during your medical care, which is protected separately under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and described in our Notice of Privacy Practices.

This policy tells you:

• The types of information we gather through this website
• How we use that information and who has access to it
• How you can review or correct your information
• The steps we take to keep your information safe
• How we let you know when this policy changes
• How to reach us with a privacy question or concern

Information We Collect and How We Use It

Retina Associates of Orange County is the sole owner of the information gathered on this website. We collect only the details you choose to share with us, such as when you complete our appointment request form, send us an email, or call our office. This may include your name, phone number, email address, and anything you include in your message.

We use this information for a single purpose: to respond to your request and provide the care or information you are seeking. We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to outside parties. We will not share what you provide with anyone outside our practice, except when it is necessary to answer your question or arrange your visit, or when the law requires it.

From time to time we may contact you by email or phone about appointments, practice news, or updates to this policy. If you would rather not receive these messages, let us know at any time and we will honor your request.

Your Choices and Rights

You are in control of the information you share with us. At any point, by calling our office or contacting us through the website, you may:

• Ask what information we have on file about you
• Request that we correct or update that information
• Ask us to delete the information we hold
• Raise any concern about how your information is used

California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information under California law. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please reach out to us using the contact details below.

How We Protect Your Information

Safeguarding your information matters to us. When you send us information through this website, we use reasonable technical and administrative measures to keep it secure. Sensitive information transmitted through secure areas of the site is encrypted while it travels to us. You can confirm that a page is secure by looking for “https” at the start of the web address and the lock icon in your browser.

We also protect information beyond the website itself. Access to personal information is limited to staff members who need it to do their jobs, such as scheduling or patient care. Records containing personal information are stored in a secure environment.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies, which are small files placed on your device that help the site work properly and let us recognize returning visitors. Cookies allow us to improve how the website functions and to understand how visitors use it so we can make it better. The information gathered through cookies is not tied to any personally identifiable information about you. Most web browsers let you limit or turn off cookies through their settings if you prefer.

“Do Not Track” Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature that signals websites not to track your activity. Because there is no common industry standard for responding to these signals, our website does not currently respond to them. This disclosure is provided in keeping with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to other sites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of websites we do not operate. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit after leaving ours.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our practices evolve or as the law changes. When we make a meaningful change, we will post the revised policy on this page with a new effective date. Please review this page from time to time so you stay informed about how we handle your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you believe we have not followed it, please contact us right away:

Retina Associates of Orange County 23521 Paseo De Valencia, Suite 207 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Phone: (949) 707-5125

Effective Date: 7/17/26