Privacy Policy
Effective date: January 1, 2026
Pure Beginning Doula Services respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
Client provided: name, email, message content, due date or baby’s age, location and birth setting, package interest, and any details you share on our forms or by email.
Scheduling: when you book through Acuity Scheduling, Acuity collects information to complete your appointment.
Donations: when online giving is enabled, our payment processor will collect the information needed to process your gift.
Basic site activity: our site may collect standard log and device information and use essential cookies needed for security and site features, including embedded tools like the scheduler.
How We Use Information
Respond to messages and schedule appointments.
Provide services you request.
Coordinate donation pickups and send acknowledgments.
Improve our website and services.
Send service-related updates and confirmations.
What We Do Not Do
We do not sell your personal information.
We do not post birth images or stories without written consent.
When We Share Information
We share information only with service providers that help us run the business, for example:
Acuity Scheduling for booking.
Email service provider to send messages.
Payment processor for online donations, when enabled.
These providers use your information only to perform services for us.
Data Retention
We keep information for as long as needed to provide services, meet legal or accounting obligations, and maintain reasonable records of our work.
Your Choices
You can update or request deletion of your information by emailing pure.beginnings1@gmail.com.
You can choose what you share on forms. Please avoid sensitive medical details.
Children’s Privacy
Our site and services are for adults and parents or legal guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Security
We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
If we make updates, we will change the effective date above.
Contact
Questions about this policy. Email pure.beginnings1@gmail.com.
Confidentiality and Photo Policy
We honor your privacy. Personal and birth-related details shared during care are kept confidential. We use client information only to provide services, coordinate care, or as required by law.
Photos and Media
We do not share photos, videos, or stories from your birth or postpartum time without your written consent. Consent can be withdrawn at any time, and we will stop sharing further.
Non-Medical Care Disclaimer
Doula care provides non-medical, physical, and emotional support. Doulas do not provide medical advice, diagnose, or replace your clinical care team. Always follow the guidance of your licensed healthcare providers.