Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 04, 2026

Chinook Eye Center (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, schedule an appointment, or receive services at our offices in Chinook, Montana.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or provide us with your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Date of birth
  • Health history and eye care records
  • Appointment scheduling information
  • Payment information (processed securely at the time of service)
  • Any other information you choose to provide through our website contact forms or in person

Non-Personal Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address and general geographic location
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
  • Referring website or search terms that brought you to our site

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:
  • Provide eye care services and manage your appointments
  • Process payments for services rendered
  • Communicate with you about your appointments, care, and follow-up
  • Improve our website and patient experience
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Send you information about our services or health topics, with your consent

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, analytics, payment processing, and appointment scheduling. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Healthcare Coordination: With your written consent, we may share relevant eye health information with your other healthcare providers for continuity of care.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:
  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time
  • Request information about how your data is shared
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information provided below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. HIPAA Notice

As a healthcare provider, we are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your protected health information (PHI) is handled in accordance with our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is available at our offices and upon request. This website privacy policy addresses information collected through our website and general business operations, not the clinical health information governed by HIPAA.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Chinook Eye Center
419 Pennsylvania St., Chinook, MT 59523
Phone: (406) 357-3740
Email: [EMAIL]