Privacy Policy

 Effective Date: February 06, 2025
Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to New West Eyes. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website, services, and communications.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our website or services:

a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Any other information you provide when scheduling an appointment or contacting us

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on our site

  • Device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Schedule and manage appointments

  • Send appointment reminders and important notifications

  • Provide order status updates for prescriptions, eyewear, or other services

  • Respond to inquiries and customer support requests

  • Ensure security and fraud prevention

  • Improve our website and services

3. SMS Communications

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive non-marketing text messages from New West Eyes, including:

  • Appointment reminders

  • Order status updates

  • Important announcements

  • Event reminders

  • Security alerts

Opting Out of SMS Communications

  • You can text STOP at any time to unsubscribe from text messages.

  • You can text HELP for support.

  • Message and data rates may apply.

  • Message frequency may vary.

Data Protection for SMS Opt-in

Your mobile phone number will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. All text messaging opt-in data and consent records will be kept confidential and will not be shared outside of New West Eyes.

4. Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data may be shared only:

  • With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., appointment scheduling software, payment processors), but only as necessary to provide services.

  • If required by law, legal process, or to protect our legal rights.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information

  • Opt out of communications at any time

  • Request a copy of the data we store about you

To make any requests, please contact us at neimacottle@newwesteyes.com or call 604-521-3232.

7. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated Effective Date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📍 New West Eyes #204 - 625 5th Ave, New Westminster, BC, V3M-1X4
📞 604-521-3232
📧 CottleNeima@NewWestEyes.com

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable regulations and ensure transparency in how we handle your data. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.