Updated: October 12, 2026

Anaheim Eye Institute (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, https://anaheimeyemd.com/.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit our website, contact our office, or use our online services.

By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website, including:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Appointment inquiries and scheduling information
• Other information you choose to provide when communicating with our office

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring website, and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use information collected through our website to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Assist with scheduling appointments
• Provide information about our eye care services
• Communicate with patients and prospective patients
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Maintain website security
• Analyze website performance and visitor activity
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use information submitted through our website for any purposes prohibited by applicable privacy laws.

3. Medical Information and HIPAA

Anaheim Eye Institute recognizes the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of patient medical information.

Protected health information maintained by our practice is handled in accordance with applicable federal and California privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable.

Medical information collected as part of your treatment or through authorized patient services is subject to our separate Notice of Privacy Practices.

We encourage visitors not to submit sensitive medical information through general website contact forms. For confidential medical communications, please contact our office directly or use an approved secure patient communication system.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand visitor behavior, and evaluate website performance.

Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website.

Depending on the technologies used, these tools may collect information about your browsing activity, device, and interactions with our website.

You may adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

We take applicable privacy obligations into consideration when using website analytics and tracking technologies, particularly where health-related information may be involved.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, technical support, appointment scheduling, communications, and other business operations.

These providers are permitted to access information only as necessary to perform their authorized services, subject to applicable contractual and legal requirements.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or governmental authority, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, and security of our patients, staff, and organization.

We do not sell patient medical records or protected health information.

6. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to external websites or services, including patient portals, appointment scheduling systems, and educational resources.

These third-party websites may have their own privacy policies and security practices.

Anaheim Eye Institute is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites that we do not operate.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external services they use.

7. Information Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, we cannot guarantee that any method of transmitting or storing information over the internet will be completely secure.

Visitors should avoid sending confidential medical information through general website forms or unsecured electronic communications.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain appropriate business records.

Medical records and protected health information are maintained according to applicable healthcare recordkeeping requirements.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law and the nature of the information involved, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to request access, corrections, or information about how your data is handled.

Patients may also have additional rights regarding their protected health information under HIPAA and California medical privacy laws.

To submit a privacy-related request or obtain information about your patient privacy rights, please contact our office.

We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website provides general information about ophthalmology and eye care services.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through our general website without appropriate parental or guardian consent where required by law.

Parents or legal guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information through our website may contact us to request a review.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, business practices, technology, or applicable laws.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Anaheim Eye Institute

1211 W La Palma Ave., Suite 201
Anaheim, CA 92801

Phone: (714) 533-2020
Fax: (714) 533-9920

Website: https://anaheimeyemd.com/