New York Vision Associates Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 31, 2026
New York Vision Associates respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect, how we use and protect that information, and the choices available to you regarding your information.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including your name, telephone number, email address, appointment information, insurance information, and other information you provide when communicating with our office.
Information may be collected when you:
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Schedule or request an appointment
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Contact our office by telephone, email, website form, or text message
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Submit information through our website
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Provide insurance or contact information
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Communicate with our staff regarding services or appointments
Our website may also automatically collect certain technical information, such as browser type, device information, IP address, and general website usage information through cookies or similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to operate our practice and provide services to you, including to:
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Schedule, confirm, and manage appointments
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Respond to questions and requests
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Communicate with you regarding our services
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Verify insurance or benefit information
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Maintain appropriate business and patient records
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Improve our website and services
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Meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements
How We Protect Your Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and as required by applicable legal, regulatory, and record-retention requirements.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may disclose information to service providers that assist us in operating our practice or providing services, when necessary to perform those services and subject to applicable privacy requirements.
We may also disclose information when required or permitted by law.
Mobile phone numbers, SMS consent, and opt-in information will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
For additional information regarding text messaging, please review our separate Mobile Policy.
Your Choices and Rights
You may contact us to request that we update or correct certain personal information you have provided to us.
You may also choose not to receive certain communications from us. Instructions for opting out of SMS communications are provided in our Mobile Policy.
Certain information may need to be retained when required by law or for legitimate healthcare, recordkeeping, or business purposes.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to or use services provided by third parties. New York Vision Associates is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review their applicable privacy policies when using those services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
New York Vision Associates
1 W 34th St, Suite 402
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-213-3737