Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 11, 2019
Thai Tran Optometry Corporation
DBA: Atlas Optometry
Address: 1500 Adams Ave, Ste 102, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 617-5030
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.atlasoptometry.com
Introduction
Thai Tran Optometry Corporation, doing business as Atlas Optometry (“we,” “our,” or “us”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when visiting our website or engaging with our optometric services, both online and in our office.
By using our website or providing your information to us, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect both personal and non-personal information through our website or during the course of providing care.
Personal Information may include:
- Name, phone number, email, and mailing address
- Date of birth and vision/medical history (if provided via forms or intake)
- Insurance and billing information for scheduling or claims processing
Non-Personal Information may include:
- Browser type, IP address, device information
- Website usage data such as pages visited and time on site
- Cookies or analytics data to enhance website functionality
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Schedule appointments and respond to inquiries
- Provide quality vision care and patient communication
- Process insurance and billing information
- Improve patient experience and website performance
- Send appointment reminders and occasional practice updates (you may opt out anytime)
HIPAA Compliance
Atlas Optometry adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect your personal health information (PHI). Any PHI you provide—whether through online forms, phone calls, or in person—is treated with strict confidentiality and in accordance with federal and state privacy laws.
We implement physical, administrative, and electronic safeguards to protect your PHI and only share it with authorized personnel, healthcare partners, or insurance providers as needed to provide care or comply with legal obligations.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only under the following circumstances:
- With your explicit permission
- With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our practice (e.g., billing or EHR systems)
- To comply with legal or regulatory requirements
- To protect the health, safety, or rights of you or others
Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
As a patient or website visitor, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal or health information we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates to your information
- Request deletion of certain data (subject to legal or medical record-keeping requirements)
- Opt out of marketing or promotional communications
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without verified parental consent.
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal obligations. The revised version will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Thai Tran Optometry Corporation
DBA: Atlas Optometry
Address: 1500 Adams Ave, Ste 102, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 617-5030
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.atlasoptometry.com