Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 12, 2026
Website: www.teceyecare.com
Company: Texas Eye and Cataract

Texas Eye and Cataract (“TEC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect through our website, how we use it, and with whom it may be shared.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our website and online communications. It does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs Protected Health Information (PHI) collected in connection with medical care.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Date of birth (if submitted through forms)

• Insurance information (if voluntarily submitted)

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

• SMS opt-in information

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Time and date of visit

• Referring website

• General geographic location (city/state level)

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies.

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2. How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information to:

• Schedule and confirm appointments

• Respond to inquiries and customer service requests

• Provide requested information about our services

• Send appointment reminders (including via SMS if you opt in)

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Conduct internal analytics and performance tracking

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

• Communicate updates about our office, services, or promotions (if permitted by law)

We do not sell personal information.

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3. SMS Communications and Consent

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive SMS messages, we may send you appointment reminders, service updates, or other communications related to your interaction with Texas Eye and Cataract.

You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or share SMS opt-in information with third parties for their own marketing use.

4. How We Share Personal Information

We may share personal information only in the following circumstances:

A. Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Website hosting providers

• IT service providers

• Email and SMS communication platforms

• Appointment scheduling software

• Analytics providers

These vendors are contractually required to safeguard your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request.

C. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality

• Analyze website traffic

• Enhance user experience

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the website may not function properly.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

7. Your Choices

You may:

• Request access to the personal information you have provided

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Opt out of marketing communications

• Withdraw SMS consent at any time

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

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8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the website.

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10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

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

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Texas Eye and Cataract
2251 Freeman Lane, Suite 100, Midlothian, Texas, 76065
Phone: (469)505-2020
Email: admin@teceyecare.com
Website: www.teceyecare.com