HIPPA-Informed Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/15/2025

Last Updated: 12/15/2025

Birth You Desire respects your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal and health-related information.

While Birth You Desire is not a HIPAA-covered entity under federal law, we voluntarily apply HIPAA-informed privacy principles as a best practice to protect client information.

Information We May Collect

In the course of providing doula services, education, and consulting, we may collect personal and health-related information, including but not limited to:

- Name, contact information, and due date

- Pregnancy and birth preferences

- General health information shared voluntarily

- Intake forms and service-related notes

- Communication records (email, SMS, forms)

This information is collected solely to support client care, education, and service delivery.

How Your Information is Used

Your information may be used to:

- Provide doula support, education, and consulting services

- Communicate regarding scheduling, services, or support

- Maintain internal records related to your services

- Improve service quality and client experience

We do not sell, rent, or share personal health information for marketing purposes.

Information Sharing & Disclosure

Birth You Desire limits information sharing to what is reasonably necessary. Information may be shared only:

- With your explicit consent

- With service providers who assist with business operations (e.g., secure scheduling, email, or payment systems)

- When required by law

Birth You Desire does not share health information with insurance companies or medical providers unless specifically authorized by the client.

Data Security Practices

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information, including:

- Secure digital systems

- Limited internal access

- Encrypted platforms where available

- Confidential handling of client communications

Despite these safeguards, no system can guarantee absolute security.

Client Rights

You have the right to request access to information you have provided, request corrections to inaccurate information, or withdraw consent for future use of your information (subject to service limitations). Requests may be submitted in writing via email to: [email protected]

Third-Party Platforms

Birth You Desire uses third-party platforms (such as scheduling, CRM, email, and payment systems) to operate the business. These platforms maintain their own privacy and security standards.

Not Medical Care

Doulas at Birth You Desire, while acting as doulas only provide educational, emotional, and non-medical support only. Doulas do not diagnose, treat, or provide medical advice. Clients are encouraged to consult licensed medical providers for medical care and decisions.

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