Cookies Notice

Greater Houston Eye Consultants (GHEC)

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Greater Houston Eye Consultants (“GHEC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, understand how visitors use our site, and ensure a reliable browsing experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices available to you.

🍪 1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to website owners about how visitors interact with the site.

Cookies used on this website do not give us access to your personal medical information, patient records, or any data protected under HIPAA.

📊 2. How GHEC Uses Cookies

GHEC uses cookies only for analytics purposes. These cookies help us:

  • Understand which pages are visited most often
  • Identify navigation issues
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Monitor overall site traffic and trends

We do not use cookies for advertising, remarketing, behavioral profiling, or tracking across other websites.

🤝 3. Third‑Party Analytics Cookies

We may use trusted third‑party analytics providers—such as Google Analytics or similar services—to collect anonymous usage data. These providers may set their own cookies to:

  • Measure website traffic
  • Track aggregated user behavior
  • Provide performance insights

All analytics data collected is anonymous and used only to improve our website.

🔒 4. No Marketing, Advertising, or Tracking Cookies

GHEC does not use:

  • Advertising cookies
  • Social media tracking cookies
  • Cross‑site tracking technologies
  • Cookies for targeted or personalized ads

Your browsing activity on our website is not used to build marketing profiles.

⚙️ 5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Receive alerts before cookies are stored

Please note: blocking cookies may affect how certain pages function, but essential site features will still operate.

🛡️ 6. Data Privacy & HIPAA

Analytics cookies do not collect or store:

  • Personal identifiers
  • Medical information
  • Appointment details
  • Patient portal data
  • Any information protected under HIPAA

Any personal information you provide through forms or patient portals is handled separately and securely according to our Privacy Policy and HIPAA requirements.

📞 7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use analytics tools, you may contact us at:

Greater Houston Eye Consultants
6330 West Loop South
Suite 100
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 661-6500
patientrelations@greaterhoustoneyeconsultants.com