Privacy Statement
Effective Date: 04/15/26
Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to our website. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, which is hosted on the WordPress platform.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:
1. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily
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Name, email address, phone number, or other contact details
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Information submitted through contact forms, appointment requests, or newsletter sign-ups
2. Automatically Collected Information
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IP address
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Browser type and device information
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Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
This information may be collected through cookies, log files, and analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
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Provide and improve our website and services
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Schedule or manage appointments (if applicable)
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Monitor website performance and usage
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Comply with applicable laws and regulations
WordPress Hosting and Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted on the WordPress platform, which may be self-hosted or managed through a hosting provider. Depending on our configuration, your data may be processed or stored by third-party hosting providers, plugins, or service integrations.
We may use third-party plugins or services for functionality such as:
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Contact forms
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Appointment scheduling
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Analytics (e.g., website traffic tracking)
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Security and spam protection
These third parties may collect and process information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control and are not responsible for their practices.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
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Enhance user experience
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Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
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Support website functionality
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the website may not function properly.
HIPAA and Health Information
While we are a medical practice, this website is not intended for the transmission of Protected Health Information (PHI) unless explicitly stated. Communications through this website, including contact forms and email links, may not be secure or HIPAA-compliant.
Please do not submit sensitive medical or health information through this website unless you are directed to a secure, designated system.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information:
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With service providers who assist in operating our website or business
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With hosting providers and plugin developers as necessary for functionality
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As required by law, regulation, or legal process
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To protect the rights, safety, or property of our practice or others
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
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Accessing or correcting your information
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Requesting deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
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Opting out of certain communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at:
Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution
1440 Main Street, Suite 201, Waltham, MA 02451