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SMS Privacy Policy

This policy describes how Retina Institute of North Georgia collects, uses, and protects information when you communicate with our practice by text message (SMS).

Last updated: September 2026

1. Data Collection

When you provide your phone number to our practice — whether by scheduling an appointment, contacting our office, or opting in to text communications — we collect your name, phone number, and any information you share with us in the course of communication.

2. Data Usage

Information collected through SMS is used to communicate with you about appointments, referrals, and practice updates. We do not use SMS data for unrelated marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

3. Data Protection

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your phone number and message content from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

4. User Rights

You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time by contacting our office directly using the information below.

5. Opt-In and Opt-Out

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text messages from our practice related to your care. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message, or by contacting our office directly. Message and data rates may apply.

6. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at info@retinainstitutega.com or call (678) 606-1180.

7. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Accessibility

This policy is available at any time in the footer of our website.

9. SMS and Phone Number Usage

We do not share your phone number or SMS consent with third parties or affiliates for their marketing purposes. Your contact information is used solely for the purposes described in this policy and our general Privacy Policy.