Privacy Statement
Thank you for your trust in AST VisionCare, Inc. and for taking the time to read our Privacy Statement.
This Privacy Statement applies to information collected through this website and any mobile sites, applications, widgets, and other interactive features that link to this Privacy Statement. This Privacy Statement explains how AST VisionCare, Inc. uses and discloses the information we collect from you through our websites, mobile applications, social media forums, and other services, both offline and online, that link to, incorporate, or for which you are provided a copy of this Privacy Statement (collectively, the "Services"), and the choices you have about how we use that information.
Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
Cookie Policy
It is your choice to opt-in, manage, or opt-out of the use of cookies. Should you choose to opt-in to the use of cookies, data relating to your online behaviors may be collected.
Once you agree to allow our website to use cookies, you also agree to allow the website to use the data/information it collects regarding your online behavior.
If you disable cookies, some features will be disabled that make your site experience more efficient and some of our services will not function properly. You can disable cookies by opting out when prompted by the cookie banner.
How do we use your information?
We may use the information we collect from you when you voluntarily submit an inquiry, to provide you with information or services which meet your needs, or to help us to improve our products.
How do we protect visitor information?
Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible.
We use regular Malware Scanning.
We only provide articles and information, the choice to voluntarily submit an inquiry is up to you. That aside, we never ask for personal or private information like credit card numbers.
Third Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information unless we provide you with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.
However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
Third-party links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
GDPR Compliance: Regulation (EU) 2016/679
We value your privacy and are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website.
Data Controller: AST VisionCare Inc, located at 9 Linnell Circle, Billerica, MA 01821, USA, is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Data Collection and Usage: We collect personal data such as your name, email address, and other information that you provide voluntarily. This data is used to provide our services, respond to inquiries, and, with your consent, send promotional communications.
Legal Basis for Processing: The processing of your personal data is based on your consent, the performance of a contract, or compliance with legal obligations.
Your Rights: Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
The right to access your data and request a copy.
The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
The right to request deletion of your data, subject to applicable legal obligations.
The right to restrict processing or object to data processing.
The right to data portability.
The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Data Sharing: Your personal data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers to support the operation of our website and services. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and GDPR compliance.
Data Retention: We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance. For more details including how to change cookie preferences, please refer to the cookie preferences link at the bottom of the webpage.
For any questions or to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at inquiry@astvc.com.
We Agree to the following:
Users will be notified of any privacy policy changes:
• On our Privacy Statement page.
How does our site handle do not track signals?
We honor do not track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.
Does our site allow third-party behavioral tracking?
It's also important to note that we do not allow third-party behavioral tracking.
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children's privacy and safety online.
We do not specifically market to children under 13.
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
We will notify the users via in site notification
• Within 1 business day
We also agree to the individual redress principle, which requires that individuals have a right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or a government agency to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about our Privacy Statement, please write to us at AST VisionCare, Inc., 9 Linnell Circle, Billerica, MA 01821, U.S.A., or by email at inquiry@astvc.com.