Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Ask a Midwife submissions: Your name, email address, state, pregnancy details, and question text.
• Practice submissions: Practice name, location, contact information, and services offered.
• Newsletter sign-ups: Your email address.
• Donations: Payment information is processed securely by our third-party payment processor (Stripe). We do not store your full payment card details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Connect you with midwives and birth practitioners
• Process Ask a Midwife questions and consultations
• Maintain and improve our directory of practices
• Send newsletters and birth-related resources (if you opt in)
• Process donations and payments
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With midwives: When you submit a question through Ask a Midwife, your question and relevant details are shared with the midwife you selected.
• Payment processing: Payment data is processed by Stripe in accordance with their privacy policy.
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sakina@gentlespiritbirth.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at sakina@gentlespiritbirth.com.