Privacy Policy

Beloved Birth Collective ("Beloved Birth Collective," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website at https://belovedbirth.org/ (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you give us directly, such as when you:

  • Fill out a contact or partnership inquiry form (name, email, organization, message)

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list

  • Make a donation (name, email, billing information, donation amount)

  • Apply to join the Collective or submit a team bio intake form

  • Otherwise communicate with us by email or through the Site

Information we collect, such as when you:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system

  • Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring website

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

We do not collect protected health information (PHI) through this Site. Beloved Birth Collective is not a direct healthcare provider, and the Site does not offer a portal for submitting medical records, symptoms, or personal health data. If you contact us with health-related questions, please avoid including sensitive medical details in your message.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and partnership requests

  • Send newsletters, updates, and communications you've opted into

  • Process and acknowledge donations

  • Improve and maintain the Site

  • Understand how visitors use the Site, in aggregate

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. How We Share Your information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and partnership requests

  • Send newsletters, updates, and communications you've opted into

  • Process and acknowledge donations

  • Improve and maintain the Site

  • Understand how visitors use the Site, in aggregate

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Donations

If you make a donation through the Site, your payment information is processed by our third-party payment processor, Every.org. We do not store your full payment card details on our own servers. Please review [processor name]'s privacy policy for details on how they handle your payment information.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to understand Site usage and improve your experience. This may include analytics tools such as Squarespace Analytics and Google Analytics/other. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.

6. Your Choices

  • Newsletter: You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us directly.

  • Contact form data: You may request that we delete information you've submitted by contacting us at info@belovedbirth.org.

7. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as defined under CCPA/CPRA. To exercise your rights, contact us at info@belovedbirth.org.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

11. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Change to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be noted on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, contact us at:

info@belovedbirth.org

Beloved Birth Collective
1714 Franklin Street, Suite 100, #814
Oakland, CA 94612-3409 (Fiscal Sponsor address)