Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

Dr. Leslie Estrada (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at https://www.drleslieestrada.com/ (the “Site”).

The Site is primarily an informational resource about ophthalmology services (including cataracts and cataract surgery, laser vision correction, glaucoma management, diabetic eye care, and routine eye exams). It is designed to help current and prospective patients learn about our practice and contact us.

Important HIPAA Notice

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Site. It does not cover protected health information (PHI) that may be collected or used in connection with actual medical care, treatment, or payment. PHI is governed by our separate Notice of Privacy Practices under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state law. Submitting information through this Site does not create a physician-patient relationship.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Information You Provide Voluntarily
- When you use a contact form, appointment request form, or otherwise communicate with us (e.g., via email), we may collect your name, email address, phone number, preferred contact method, and any message or details you choose to include.
- We ask that you not submit sensitive medical details, diagnoses, or other protected health information through the Site’s contact forms.
Automatically Collected Information
- Technical and usage data such as IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring/exit pages, pages viewed, and time spent on the Site.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We may use essential cookies needed for Site functionality. If analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or Wix analytics) are used, they help us understand how visitors use the Site in aggregate. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 (or under 18 where restricted by law).

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate purposes, including:

Responding to inquiries and appointment requests.
Providing information about our ophthalmology services.
Improving, maintaining, and securing the Site.
Complying with legal obligations.
Internal administrative purposes.

We do not sell your personal information.

Sharing of Information

We may share information only in limited circumstances:

With trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, email, form processing, or analytics providers) who assist us and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
To protect our rights, safety, or property, or the rights, safety, or property of others.
In connection with a business transfer (with appropriate protections).

We do not share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect. No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Access, correct, or delete certain information we hold about you.
Opt out of certain data uses or communications.
Request information about how we process your data.

To exercise these rights or ask questions, contact us using the details below. We will respond as required by applicable law. Residents of certain states (e.g., California under the CCPA/CPRA and similar state laws) may have additional rights; contact us to exercise them.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

International Visitors

The Site is operated in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data-protection laws than your country.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on the Site with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Dr. Leslie Estrada

Retina Consultants of New Orleans

3636 South I-10 Service Road West, Suite #204

Metairie, LA 70001

Phone 504-218-4936

Email: info@rcnola.net

Disclaimer: This is a template privacy policy drafted for an informational medical-practice website. It is not legal advice. Healthcare providers have specific obligations under HIPAA, state privacy laws, and professional rules. You (or Dr. Estrada’s practice) should have this document reviewed and customized by qualified legal counsel familiar with the practice’s actual data practices, website technologies (including any forms, analytics, or third-party tools), and applicable regulations before publishing it.

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