Privacy Policy

At Hughes & McHugh Optometrists we are totally committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of the visitors to our website. We would never sell, rent or trade email lists with other companies either for marketing purposes or any other purpose. We just don’t do it.

Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Hughes & McHugh Optometrists collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the Hughes & McHugh website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Hughes & McHugh Optometrists.

Web browser cookies
This site uses cookies – small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and provide anonymised tracking data to third party applications like

As a rule, cookies will make your browsing experience better. However, you may prefer to disable cookies on this site and on others. The most effective way to do this is to disable cookies in your browser. We suggest consulting the Help section of your browser or taking a look at the About Cookies website which offers guidance for all modern browsers. A user may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

Google Analytics
When someone visits https://hmhoptics.com/ we use a third-party service, Google Analytics, to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. This information is only processed in a way that does not identify anyone. We do not make and do not allow Google to make, any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website. We do not pass on any information about our users to any other third parties.

Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilised and other similar information.

How we use collected information
Hughes & McHugh Optometrists may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
– To improve customer service. Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
– To send periodic emails. We may use the email address to send User information and updates relevant to their business with the Company. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.

How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

Third-party websites
We will not share any information that you provide with any third-party websites or agencies.

WiFi
If you make use of the Wi-Fi provided at the Hughes & McHugh Optometrists office please note that no data of any kind is recorded about the data you use.

Changes to this privacy policy
Hughes & McHugh Optometrists has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy and Terms and Conditions of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting us
You are entitled to view, amend, or delete the personal information that we hold. Email your request to admin@hmhoptics.com. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us on 01236 755213 or email the above address. This document was last updated on 27.03.2020.