Effective Date: June 1, 2025  ·  Updated: October 3, 2026

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

Introduction

Ullman Eye Consultants (“Ullman,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values and protects the privacy of our patients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines:

• What personal information we collect;
• How we use that information;
• When we may share your information;
• Your choices and rights related to your information;
• How to contact us for questions or concerns.

By visiting our website, engaging with our services, contacting our staff, or visiting our office, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Data

We collect and use personal data only as needed to provide our services and to comply with applicable legal obligations. The sections below describe what we collect, how we use it, and when we disclose it.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information from you directly or automatically through your interaction with our website or services:

Personal Information

This includes data that identifies you or can be used to identify you, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number, including mobile phone number
• Mailing address
• Zip code
• Any other details you choose to provide (e.g., via forms or messages)

Device & Technical Information

When you access our website, we may use cookies and similar technologies to collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Referring URL
• Device identifiers
• Pages viewed and time spent

You may modify your browser settings to block cookies; however, doing so may limit some website functionality.

Use of Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries or appointment requests
• Provide relevant services or information
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Maintain internal records
• Communicate with you about our services or updates
• Send appointment reminders and other text messages you have agreed to receive
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Health Information

Protected Health Information (PHI) collected through our office or patient forms is managed in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Please review our Notice of Privacy Practices available at our clinic or upon request for further details on how we handle PHI.

Text Messages (SMS)

By providing your mobile number and opting in to receive SMS messages from SAUL ULLMAN M.D. P.A (Ullman Eye Consultants), you agree to receive customer care messages and account notification messages. These include appointment reminders, scheduling messages, follow-ups after your visit, reminders to complete forms, billing and payment notices, and replies to messages and voicemails you send us. We do not send marketing or promotional text messages, and our text messages do not include details of your diagnosis or treatment.

• Message frequency: Message frequency may vary. On average, 1-2 messages per month.
• Charges: Message and data rates may apply.
• Privacy Policy: Please review our privacy policy at https://ullmaneye.com/privacy-policy.html
• Opt-out: You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP.
• Help: For assistance, reply HELP, or call (850) 208-1900.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties. Full details are in our SMS Terms & Conditions.

Information Sharing

We may share information in the following situations:

• With service providers who help us operate our website, email system, or patient portal (e.g., hosting, data backup, billing software), under strict confidentiality agreements
• With affiliates or partners in a medical or business capacity under appropriate legal and ethical standards
• As required by law, including responses to subpoenas, legal claims, court orders, or law enforcement requests
• In the event of a business transfer such as a merger or acquisition
• With your consent, for example, if you request a referral or authorize us to release information

All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

We may also use aggregated, anonymized data for research, analytics, or service improvement.

Data Transfers

Your data will not be transferred to external organizations except when necessary to provide our services, when required by law, or in the other situations listed under Information Sharing above.

Marketing Communications

We may send you information about services, promotions, or educational materials. You can opt out. We do not send marketing or promotional text messages.

Data Protection Safeguards

We maintain safeguards designed to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or sharing of personal data.

We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your personal data, including encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors without parental consent.

Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Request access to the personal information we have about you
• Correct or update your personal information
• Request deletion of your information (where applicable)
• Withdraw consent for marketing or data processing
• Stop text messages at any time by replying STOP

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.

Contact Us

Ullman Eye Consultants
5528 N. Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 208-1900

Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on our website with the “Effective Date” noted above. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.