PRIVACY POLICY

Website: www.witheyestosee.com

This Privacy Policy is published in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), California Business and Professions Code Section 22575 et seq.; the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), California Civil Code Section 1798.100 et seq., as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA); and the California “Shine the Light” Law, California Civil Code Section 1798.83.

This Privacy Policy describes how Duane M. Bryant, M.D. (“Dr. Bryant,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and safeguards information obtained through the website located at www.witheyestosee.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. 

  1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through the Site from all visitors, including attorneys, insurance professionals, medico-legal clients, and other individuals who access the Site. It does not apply to information collected offline, by telephone, or through other means outside of this website.

  1. Information We Collect
  2. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you contact us through the Site’s inquiry form, telephone, or email, we may collect the following categories of personally identifiable information (PII):

  • Your full name
  • Your email address
  • Your telephone number
  • Your organization, law firm, or company name
  • A description of your legal matter or inquiry
  • Any other information you choose to provide
  1. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, the following technical information may be collected automatically by our web server or third-party analytics services:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or URL
  • Date and time of each visit

This automatically collected information does not, on its own, identify you personally. It is used in aggregate form to understand Site usage patterns and improve the Site’s performance.

  1. Cookies and Similar Technologies

This Site may use cookies, which are small text files stored on your device, to maintain session information and analyse visitor’s behavior. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your knowledge. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time; however, certain features of the Site may not function properly as a result.

  1. Do Not Track Disclosure (CalOPPA Requirement)

In accordance with California Business and Professions Code Section 22575(b)(5), we are required to disclose how this Site responds to “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser signals. At present, this Site does not alter its data collection or use practices in response to DNT signals from your browser. This is because no uniform technical standard for honoring DNT signals has been adopted across the industry. We will revisit this position as industry standards evolve.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes only:

  • To respond to inquiries about our expert witness, Independent Medical Examination (IME), medical peer review, impairment rating, nexus letter, and life care planning services. 
  • To communicate regarding case-related matters, scheduling, and engagement logistics. 
  • To maintain and improve the technical performance and functionality of the Site. 
  • To analyse Site usage in aggregated, non-personally identifiable form. 
  • To comply with applicable federal, state, and local legal obligations

We do not use your personal information for direct marketing, promotional campaigns, or unsolicited communications, and we do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

  1. Legal and Professional Context

Dr. Bryant’s services are offered exclusively in a forensic, consultative, and medico-legal capacity. Information you submit in connection with a legal matter or case inquiry is treated with the highest degree of professional discretion. Such information is used solely to evaluate and respond to your inquiry and, if an engagement is formally agreed upon, to provide the contracted professional services.

Submitting information through this Site does not establish a physician-patient relationship, attorney-client relationship, or any other professional or fiduciary relationship between you and Dr. Bryant. Formal engagement requires a written retainer agreement.

  1. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information with third parties for direct marketing purposes, as defined under California Civil Code Section 1798.83 (the “Shine the Light” Law). California residents may request information about any such disclosures by contacting us using the information in Section 14 below, though no such disclosures are made.

We may share your personal information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With professional staff or consultants who assist in fulfilling your service request and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than this Privacy Policy. 
  • As required by applicable law, court order, subpoena, or lawful request by a governmental authority. 
  • To protect the legal rights, property, or safety of Dr. Bryant, this Site, or the public. 
  • With your prior, explicit written consent. 
  1. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) Rights

California residents have the following rights with respect to their personal information under the CCPA and CPRA:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources from which it was collected, the purposes for collection, and any third parties with whom it has been shared.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. No opt-out mechanism is required, but we confirm this practice explicitly.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights under the CCPA or CPRA. You will not receive a different level of service or quality as a result of exercising these rights.

To submit a verifiable consumer request, please contact us using the information provided in Section 14. We will respond within 45 days of receipt, as required by California law.

  1. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. In the event of a data breach affecting California residents, we will provide notification as required under California Civil Code Sections 1798.29 and 1798.82. However, no method of data transmission or storage over the internet can be guaranteed to be fully secure, and we do not warrant the absolute security of your information.

  1. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain hyperlinks to external third-party websites for informational reference only. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or accuracy of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

  1. Third-Party Data Collection

Certain features of this Site may be provided or supported by third-party service providers, such as web analytics platforms. These third parties may collect technical usage information directly through cookies or similar technologies while you use the Site. We do not authorise these third parties to sell your personal information or to use it for any purpose other than providing services on our behalf.

  1. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you have reason to believe that a minor has submitted personal information to us through this Site, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to delete such information.

  1. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law. Information related to formal engagements may be retained for longer periods consistent with professional and legal recordkeeping obligations.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Under CalOPPA, we will notify users of material changes by posting a prominent notice on the Site or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Site following any posted changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

  1. Contact Information and Requests

For questions about this Privacy Policy, to submit a consumer rights request, or to exercise any right described above, please contact:

Duane M. Bryant, M.D. Board Certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist 830 Kuhn Ave #210895, Chula Vista, CA 91921 Office: 443.364.8636 

Mobile: 410.365.3620 Email: DuaneBryant@WithEyesToSee.com 

Website: www.witheyestosee.com

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