At The Birth Buddy, powered by Births Count, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any personal information you provide while using our website.

By using thebirthbuddy.org, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information from users in the following ways:

• Information You Provide Directly:

When submitting a resource or contacting us, you may voluntarily provide personal information such as:

Your name

Email address

Organization name

Resource details

• Automatically Collected Information:

We may collect basic technical data when you use the site, such as:

IP address

Browser type

Device type

Pages visited

Date/time of visits

This information helps us improve the user experience and website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries or submissions
• Review and publish submitted resources
• Maintain and improve the functionality of our website
• Analyze site traffic for internal use

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

4. Third-Party Tools

We may use trusted third-party tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand site usage. These tools may collect non-identifiable information about your visit to our site. We do not control how third parties use this data, but we ensure any tools used are reputable and compliant with privacy standards.

5. Links to Other Websites

The Birth Buddy includes links to third-party websites and services. Once you leave our site, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no online platform is 100% secure. Please take care when submitting any personal information online.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Birth Buddy is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has submitted personal data, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• Request access to any personal data we hold about you
• Ask us to correct or delete your personal information
• Opt out of any future contact from us

To do so, please email us at info@thebirthbuddy.org.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us at info@thebirthbuddy.org