Privacy Policy

Effective date: [EDIT: today’s date when you publish the final version]

This Privacy Policy describes how PicoLasers.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our site or interact with us. This is a starter policy. We strongly recommend having it reviewed by an attorney familiar with your jurisdiction (especially if you operate in or serve residents of the EU, UK, California, or other regions with specific privacy laws).

Information we collect

Information you provide directly

  • Contact form submissions: when you fill out our contact form, we collect the information you submit (typically name, email, and your message).
  • Provider listing information: if you submit your clinic for directory inclusion, we collect business details (clinic name, address, contact info, services, equipment).
  • Account registrations: if you create an account on the site, we collect your username, email address, and any profile information you choose to share.

Information collected automatically

  • Analytics data: we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time on site, approximate geographic location (city-level), device type, and referral source. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
  • Cookies: small text files stored on your device that help the site function and remember your preferences. See the Cookies section below.
  • Server logs: our hosting provider automatically records basic information about each visit (IP address, browser type, pages viewed) for security and operational purposes.

How we use information

  • To respond to your inquiries and fulfill requests.
  • To maintain and operate the directory, including publishing provider listings.
  • To improve the site’s content, design, and functionality.
  • To communicate with you about the site (only if you’ve subscribed or reached out).
  • To comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

Third-party services

We use the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

Cookies

This site uses cookies for:

  • Essential cookies: needed for the site to function (login sessions, form submissions).
  • Analytics cookies: set by Google Analytics to measure site usage.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may break parts of the site.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Receive your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.

Children’s privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. For significant changes, we may also provide notice via a banner on the site.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Get in touch.

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