Privacy policy

Effective Date: October 27, 2025
Last Updated: January 29, 2026

The Iris Center respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected through our website, how it is used, and how it differs from medical information handled through our clinical systems.

By using this website, submitting a form, or engaging with our online tools, you agree to the practices described below.

Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this website and related online tools, including general inquiry forms, newsletter signups, and donation platforms.

It does not apply to medical or patient information collected, stored, or managed through The Iris Center’s clinical systems. Medical information is handled separately and is governed by applicable federal and state healthcare privacy laws.

Medical Information and HIPAA
The Iris Center is a healthcare provider and follows all applicable privacy and security requirements under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Protected Health Information (PHI), such as medical history, treatment details, and clinical communications, is not collected through this website.

All patient care, scheduling, medical records, and clinical communication are managed exclusively through secure, HIPAA-compliant electronic medical record (EMR) systems used internally by The Iris Center.

Access to medical information is limited to authorized clinical and administrative staff as required to support care delivery and clinic operations. Patients may receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices that explains how medical information is handled under HIPAA.

Information Collected Through the Website
Information collected through this website is limited to non-medical information, which may include:

  • Contact information, such as your name, email address, or phone number, when you submit a general inquiry, appointment interest form, or newsletter signup

  • Donation-related information, processed securely through third-party payment platforms

  • Communication preferences, such as opting in or out of email updates

  • Website analytics, collected through Squarespace’s native analytics tools to understand general site usage and improve functionality

This website does not knowingly collect medical information, diagnosis details, or treatment data.

Cookies and Website Functionality
This website uses cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for basic functionality and performance. These may be set by Squarespace or by embedded tools used to support forms or donations.

The Iris Center does not use third-party advertising trackers or custom code designed to track users across other websites.

How Information Is Used
Non-medical information collected through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to general inquiries or requests

  • Manage newsletter subscriptions and clinic updates

  • Process donations and provide receipts

  • Maintain nonprofit records and compliance requirements

  • Improve website accessibility, usability, and performance

The Iris Center does not sell, rent, or share personal information for advertising or marketing purposes.

Email Communications
Email updates are sent using third-party email platforms for general clinic communications, such as important updates or event information.

Medical information, appointment details, and patient-specific communication are never sent through newsletter or marketing email platforms. All patient communication related to care occurs through secure clinical systems.

Payments and Donations
Donations and payments made through this website are processed by trusted third-party platforms, including Givebutter, Zeffy, and Stripe.

The Iris Center does not store or have direct access to full payment card details. Payment information may be stored by third-party processors in accordance with their own privacy and security policies, particularly for recurring contributions.

Payments for clinical services are handled separately through the clinic’s secure medical systems.

Third-Party Services
The Iris Center works with carefully selected third-party service providers to support website operations, communications, donations, and clinical care. These providers process information only as necessary to perform their services and are subject to their own privacy policies and legal obligations.

Data Sharing
The Iris Center shares information only as required to operate the clinic and its services. Information may be shared with service providers who assist with website hosting, communications, payments, or clinical operations.

Personal information is never sold or shared for advertising purposes.

Data Retention
Information collected through this website is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to meet applicable legal and administrative requirements.

Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and The Iris Center does not knowingly collect personal information from children through the website.

Your Choices
You may:

  • Opt out of email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided

  • Request access to or correction of non-medical information submitted through the website

Requests related to medical records or patient privacy should be directed to the clinic using the contact information below.

Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices, services, or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date above will always indicate the most recent version.

Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

The Iris Center
1001 A E. Harmony Rd. #402
Fort Collins, CO 80525info@theiriscenter.org