Midwest Retina Consultants, S.C.
Effective Date: 3/19/2026
Overview
Midwest Retina Consultants, S.C. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with our practice.
This policy applies to information collected through our website and online forms. It does not replace or modify any rights you may have under applicable healthcare privacy laws.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect:
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Information submitted through contact or appointment forms
SMS Communications
When you provide your mobile number and consent by checking the SMS opt-in box on our Contact page – we may send you:
- Appointment Scheduling and Marketing messages.
- Frequency: Varies
- Message & Data Rates: May apply per your carrier plan
- Opt-Out: Reply STOP to any message; you’ll receive one final confirmation
- Help: Reply HELP or email AnnaF@mwretina.com
- Non-Sharing Guarantee: We will never share your mobile number or opt-in data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Health-Related Information
If you voluntarily provide medical or appointment-related details, we may collect that information to assist with scheduling or communication.
Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Device information
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to appointment requests and inquiries
- Communicate about your visit
- Improve website functionality
- Maintain internal records
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
Sharing of Information
We may share information:
- With healthcare providers involved in your care
- With service providers who help operate our systems
- When required by law
We do not share personal information for third-party marketing.
Data Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no system can guarantee complete security.
Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze site performance
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our site.
Your Choices
You may:
- Request updates or corrections to your information
- Opt out of communications
- Stop SMS messages at any time
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 through this website.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page.
Contact Us
Midwest Retina Consultants, S.C.
Golf Surgical Building
8901 W. Golf Rd. #206
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: 847-394-3933
Email: AnnaF@mwretina.com