Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 21, 2025
Last Updated: October 21, 2025

1. Introduction

Nile Eye Care & Surgery LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website, www.nileeyemd.com (“Website”).

By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum amount of personal information necessary to respond to general inquiries or appointment requests.

Information you voluntarily provide may include:

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Email address (if provided through links or messages)

We do not request or collect medical information, health conditions, diagnoses, insurance details, or any other Protected Health Information (PHI) through this Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information you provide to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or appointment requests

  • Contact you regarding scheduling or office information

  • Improve the functionality and experience of our Website

We do not sell, rent, or disclose your information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

4. HIPAA and Protected Health Information

Although our practice is a HIPAA-covered entity, our website contact form is intended only for general inquiries and is not a mechanism for transmitting PHI.

Please do not include personal medical information in any online form or email communication.
Any clinical communication or transfer of medical records occurs only through secure, HIPAA-compliant systems managed by Nile Eye Care & Surgery LLC.

5. Data Security

We use multiple safeguards to protect your information:

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS) to secure data transmission between your browser and our servers

  • HIPAA-compliant email for receiving website form submissions

  • Restricted access to stored data and routine deletion of inquiry emails after follow-up

Despite these measures, please note that no method of Internet transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our Website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic. These tools do not collect PHI or personally identifiable medical data.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting access to the site.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites, such as hospitals, medical associations, or vendors.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

8. Data Retention

We retain basic contact information only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or as required by law.
Non-clinical communications are periodically deleted from our secure email system.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request that we correct or delete your information collected through the Website

  • Ask how your data has been used or stored
    Requests can be submitted to info@nileeyemd.com.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal, technical, or operational requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Nile Eye Care & Surgery LLC
561 Cranbury Road, Suite E
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
📞 (551) 203-8591
✉️ info@nileeyemd.com