At Parker Cornea, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients’ personal and health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our practice or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, address, date of birth, contact details (phone number, email address), insurance information, and emergency contact details.
• Health Information: Medical history, diagnosis, treatment plans, medications, test results, surgical history, and any other information relevant to your eye care.
• Payment Information: Credit/debit card numbers, billing addresses, and other payment-related information.
• Technical Information: Information about your use of our website or online services, including IP address, browser type, and access times.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Providing Medical Care: To diagnose, treat, and manage your eye health conditions.
• Administrative Purposes: To process payments, manage appointments, verify insurance coverage, and communicate with you.
• Compliance with Legal Obligations: To comply with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements and responding to legal requests.
• Improving Services: To evaluate and improve our services, including website and patient experience.

Consumer information is not shared with third-parties for marketing purposes.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Healthcare Providers: To coordinate your care with other healthcare providers, such as referring physicians, labs, or specialists.
• With Third-Party Service Providers: To assist with billing, payments, data storage, and other business functions. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• As Required by Law: To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government regulations.
• With Your Consent: To share information as needed for your care or as requested by you.

4. Protecting Your Information

We implement various security measures to protect your personal and health information, including:

• Physical Security: Secured facilities with restricted access.
• Technical Security: Encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to protect electronic records.
• Administrative Security: Regular training for staff on data privacy and security practices.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal and health information:

• Access and Correction: You may request access to your information and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
• Restrict Disclosure: You may request that we limit the sharing of your information with certain third parties.
• Receive a Copy: You may request a copy of your medical records in paper or electronic form.
• Revoke Consent: You may revoke your consent to share your information at any time, except where sharing is required by law.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website and available in our office. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed of our privacy practices.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Parker Cornea
3745 Corporate Woods Drive
Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
Phone: 205.933.1077
Email: info@parkercornea.com

By receiving care or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.