Effective Date: 09/23/2025
Bump to Babe Doula & Sleep Services (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://bumptobabedoula.com, contact us, or use our services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information You Provide
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Details you share when requesting a consultation, filling out a form, or booking a service.
- Birth and Postpartum Data: Information you provide related to pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care so we can better support you.
- Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data.
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5).
2. How We Collect Information
- Directly from you when you complete forms, schedule a consultation, or communicate with us.
- Automatically when you use our website, through cookies and analytics tools.
- From third-party services we use to operate our website (such as booking or payment processors).
3. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and deliver our doula and sleep services.
- Schedule consultations and respond to inquiries.
- Support clients before, during, and after birth or sleep programs.
- Improve our website and services.
- Send updates, newsletters, and relevant offers (with your consent).
- Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.
4. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these cases:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our website, booking platform, or communications.
- Legal Obligations: When required by law, regulation, or court order.
- Consent: With your permission, for specific purposes.
5. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly.
- Analyze website traffic and improve performance.
- Offer a more personalized browsing experience.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly without them.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal obligations. For example:
- Client booking and communication records: kept for up to 2 years.
- Birth and postpartum support notes: retained only as long as needed for service and legal recordkeeping.
- Analytics data: kept for up to 14 months.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable security measures, including encryption and restricted access, to protect your information. However, no method of storage or transmission is 100% secure.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections or deletion of your data.
- Opt out of marketing communications.
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at the email below.
9. Children’s Privacy
While our services often involve supporting families with newborns and young children, we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. All information is provided by parents or legal guardians. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data directly, please contact us and we will delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
If you access our website outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and stored on servers in the U.S. or other countries. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your data.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Bump to Babe Doula & Sleep Services
📧 megan@bumptobabedoula.com
📞 443-621-0255
