Privacy Policy

Effective Date: AUG 2025

1. Introduction
Birthroot Midwives and Birth Center values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your information and ensuring transparency about our practices.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number) provided by you.
• Non-Personal Information (e.g., browser type, IP address) for analytical purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services.
• Respond to inquiries and customer support requests.
• Enhance user experience and site functionality.

4. No Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

• When required by law or to protect legal rights.
• If necessary to provide requested services (e.g., third-party service providers under strict confidentiality agreements).

5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

6. Your Rights and Choices
You may:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections or deletion of your data.
• Opt-out of communications at any time.

7. Mobile Opt-in

• No mobile opt-in or text message consent will be shared with third parties or affiliates.

8. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Mobile Opt in, SMS Consent,  and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party or affiliates for marketing purposes.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

SMS Terms & Conditions

1. SMS Consent Communication:
The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. Types of SMS Communications:
If you have consented to receive text messages from [Company Name], you may receive messages related to the following (provide specific examples):

• Appointment reminders
• Follow-up messages
• Billing inquiries

Example: “Hello, this is a friendly reminder of your upcoming appointment. You can reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging from Birthroot Midwives at any time.”

3. Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to [X] SMS messages per week related to your appointments/billing, etc..
Example: “Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 2 SMS messages per week regarding your appointments or account status.”

4. Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

5. Opt-In Method:
You may opt in to receive SMS messages from Birthroot Midwives in the following ways:

• Verbally, during a conversation
• By submitting an online form
• By filling out a paper form

6. Opt-Out Method:
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.

7. Help:
If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at (insert the link)

• Additional Options:
  If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.

8. Standard Messaging Disclosures:

• Message and data rates may apply.
• You can opt out at any time by texting “STOP.”
• For assistance, text “HELP” or visit our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions pages.
• Message frequency may vary