Privacy Policy & SMS Text Messaging Consent
Effective Date: 09/02/2025
About Kind Eyecare
Kind Eyecare (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a medical practice located at:
9 Executive Park Ct, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: (240) 668-4150 | Email: [email protected]
Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
We maintain your health information in compliance with HIPAA.
Our Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) explains how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to this information.
📄 [Download our full Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)]
SMS Text Messaging Consent
By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive SMS text messages from Kind Eyecare for appointment reminders, late arrival notifications, and other important updates related to your care.
- Message frequency: varies based on your appointments.
- Fees: Message & data rates may apply.
- Opt-out: Reply STOP at any time to stop receiving messages.
- Help: Reply HELP, call (240) 668-4150, or email [email protected].
- Privacy: Your mobile number and SMS consent will never be shared or sold.
How We Use Your Information for Communications
We may use your contact information to send appointment-related reminders and notifications as part of your care. These are not marketing communications. You may opt out of SMS at any time.
Your Rights
- Request how we communicate with you (phone, SMS, email, mail).
- Access your medical record and request corrections.
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
Contact
For questions about this policy, SMS consent, or your privacy rights, contact:
Kind Eyecare
9 Executive Park Ct, Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: (240) 668-4150
Email: [email protected]
Required SMS Disclosures & Sample Messages
- Opt-in:
Kind Eyecare: Thank you for opting into SMS reminders & updates. Msg freq varies. Reply STOP to opt out. Reply HELP for help. Msg & data rates may apply. For assistance call (240) 668-4150 or email [email protected]. - Opt-out (STOP):
Kind Eyecare: You have opted out of SMS reminders. No further messages will be sent. To opt back in, reply START. - HELP:
Kind Eyecare: For help with SMS reminders, call (240) 668-4150 or email [email protected]. - Reminder:
Kind Eyecare: Reminder — your appointment is on [DATE] at [TIME]. Call (240) 668-4150 to reschedule. Reply STOP to opt out.