Padula Institute of Vision Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 20, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information necessary to deliver neuro-optometric rehabilitation, low vision care, and patient administrative services. This includes your name, contact details, email address, physical address, and mobile phone number provided through patient intake forms, online appointment requests, or direct correspondence.
2. Mobile Phone Information & Text Messaging Consent
We value your privacy regarding mobile communications and handle your phone number with strict confidentiality:
Opt-In Consent: Mobile phone numbers are collected via website forms, intake paperwork, or verbal request. Opting in to receive text messages is entirely voluntary, and web form checkboxes for SMS consent are never pre-checked.
Strict Non-Sharing Clause: No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All of the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with, rented to, or sold to any third parties for any purpose.
Message Types: Text messages sent by Padula Institute of Vision are transactional or service-related, including appointment reminders, account notifications, patient care follow-ups, and direct customer support responses.
3. Opt-Out & Text Preferences
You retain complete control over text message communications from our office:
Opt-Out: You can cancel text messaging at any time by replying STOP to any text message received.
Help: Reply HELP to any text message for assistance, or contact our office directly.
Rates & Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your scheduled appointments and clinical needs. Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your cellular service provider.
4. Data Security & HIPAA
Non-mobile personal and health information is strictly secured and managed in accordance with state and federal privacy standards, including HIPAA, to protect your personal health records.
5. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to modify your contact preferences, please contact us at:
Padula Institute of Vision
Email: pivmanager@padulainstitute.com
Phone: (203) 453-2222
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