Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

LASIK.KY ("we," "us," or "our") is an independent information website about LASIK and related vision-correction procedures, operated by [Legal name of person or company]. This policy explains what personal information we collect through lasik.ky (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have.

Contact: [hello@lasik.ky] · [Mailing address, if you have one]

2. Our approach in plain language

• We collect as little as we need.

• We don't sell your personal information. [Edit if this changes.]

• We are not a healthcare provider and the Site isn't built to receive medical records. Please don't send us diagnoses, prescriptions, or other sensitive health details.

• We tell you who we share data with and why.

3. Information we collect

Information you give us

• Messages and questions. If you use a contact or question form or email us, we collect your name, email address, and whatever you choose to write. [Delete if you don't have a form.]

• Newsletter or updates. If you subscribe, we collect your email address. [Delete if not offered.]

• Candidacy tools or quizzes. [If you add one, say what it collects, whether answers are stored, and whether they are linked to your identity. Prefer tools that don't store answers.]

Information collected automatically

When you visit, our hosting platform and analytics tools may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate location (such as city or region)

• Browser type, device type, and operating system

• Pages viewed, time on page, links clicked, and the page that referred you

• Date and time of visits

Cookies and similar technologies

We and our service providers use cookies and similar tools to run the Site, understand how it's used, and remember preferences. You can control cookies in your browser settings and through our cookie banner [if you have one]. Blocking some cookies may affect how the Site works.

Type

Purpose

Examples

Essential

Keep the Site working and secure

Hosting platform cookies

Analytics

Understand which pages are useful

[Wix Analytics, Google Analytics, or other]

Marketing

Measure or show ads

[Only list if you use them]

[Replace the table with the tools you actually use.]

4. How we use information

We use information to:

• Operate, maintain, and secure the Site

• Respond to your questions and requests

• Understand how people use the Site and improve our content

• Send updates you've asked for, which you can stop at any time

• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues

• Comply with legal obligations

We don't use your information to make decisions that have legal or similarly significant effects on you, and we don't use messages you send us to diagnose or treat any condition.

5. How we share information

We share information only as described here:

• Service providers. Companies that help us run the Site, such as [Wix for hosting], [analytics provider], [email service], and [form tool]. They may use the information only to provide services to us.

• Practices and providers. [Choose one and delete the other.] Option A: We do not share your contact information with any eye care practice. Option B: If you ask us to connect you with a practice, we share the details you give us with that practice, and we may receive compensation as described in our Terms. We will tell you before sharing.

• Legal reasons. When required by law, to respond to valid legal requests, or to protect rights, safety, and security.

• Business changes. If the Site is sold or transferred, information may transfer to the new owner, who must honor this policy.

We do not sell personal information. [Edit if this changes, and update the rights section below.]

6. Health-related information

The Site provides educational content and is not a medical service. We don't ask for, and don't want, your medical records, diagnoses, or prescriptions. If you include health details in a message, we'll use them only to respond to you, we will not use them for advertising, and we may delete them. Information you give us is not protected the way it would be by your doctor, so please don't share anything you aren't comfortable sharing.

7. Third-party links and embedded content

The Site links to outside sites and may embed content such as videos or maps. Those third parties have their own privacy practices, and we don't control them. Review their policies before sharing information.

8. Advertising and affiliate links

[Choose the version that's true and delete the other.]

Version A: We don't run third-party advertising or use advertising trackers on the Site.

Version B: We may use advertising or affiliate partners that place cookies or similar tools to measure performance or show ads. You can opt out of targeted advertising through your browser settings, our cookie controls, and industry opt-out tools. We will not use health-related information you send us for targeted advertising.

9. How long we keep information

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above or to meet legal obligations. As a rule: messages are kept for about [12 months] after our last exchange, newsletter addresses until you unsubscribe, and analytics data for [the period set in your analytics tool]. [Edit to match reality.]

10. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information, including encryption in transit through HTTPS and limiting access. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, so we can't guarantee absolute security. If a breach affects you, we'll notify you as required by law.

11. Your choices and rights

You can:

• Unsubscribe from emails using the link in any message.

• Control cookies through your browser and our cookie settings.

• Ask to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you.

• Ask for a copy of your information in a portable format.

• Opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of personal information, or profiling, if we ever do those things.

Kentucky residents

If you live in Kentucky, you may have the following rights under the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, where it applies to us: to confirm whether we process your personal data, to access it, to correct inaccuracies, to delete it, to obtain a copy, and to opt out of targeted advertising, sales of personal data, and certain profiling. We honor these requests for Kentucky residents whether or not the law strictly requires it.

How to make a request: email [hello@lasik.ky] with "Privacy Request" in the subject line. We may need to verify your identity. We respond within 45 days, and may extend once by another 45 days if reasonably necessary, and we'll tell you why. If we decline a request, you may appeal by replying to our response with the subject line "Appeal", and we'll respond within 60 days. If you're unsatisfied with the result, you may contact the Kentucky Attorney General's office.

Other states

Residents of other states may have similar rights. Contact us at the address above and we'll do our best to honor reasonable requests.

12. Children

The Site is intended for adults and isn't directed to children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has given us information, contact us and we'll delete it.

13. International visitors

The Site is operated in the United States. If you visit from elsewhere, your information will be processed in the United States, which may have different privacy laws than your country.

14. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll post the new version here and change the date at the top. If changes are significant, we'll make that clear on the Site or by email where appropriate.

15. Contact us

Questions or requests about this policy:

• Email: [hello@lasik.ky]

• Mail: [Business name and address, if you have one]

Medical disclaimer

LASIK.KY provides general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a licensed eye care professional about your own eyes.