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Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: December 18, 2025

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Jaime For Doula (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.jaimefordoula.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and respecting the sensitive nature of the information you may share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

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1. Information We CollectIn the course of providing doula and birth-related support services, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

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A. Identifiers:Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • IP address

B. Personal Information (California Civil Code §1798.80)

  • Contact information

  • Emergency contact details

  • Payment information (processed through third-party providers)

C. Health-Related and Birth Information (Non-HIPAA)

  • Due date or birth preferences

  • Pregnancy and postpartum concerns voluntarily shared

  • Birth plans or intake forms

  • Communication notes related to support services

Important Note: While we take privacy seriously, doula services are not considered “covered entities” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Any health-related information shared with us is protected under this Privacy Policy, not HIPAA.

D. Internet Activity

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visits

  • Device and browser information  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal and health-adjacent information to:

  • Provide personalized doula support services

  • Communicate before and after birth for postpartum care

  • Schedule appointments and consultations

  • Maintain client records for continuity of care

  • Improve our services and website functionality

  • Meet legal or contractual obligations

3. Confidentiality & Care-Centered Privacy Practices

  • We recognize the deeply personal and sensitive nature of birth and postpartum work. We treat all client information as confidential and:Limit access to client information to only what is necessary

  • Do not disclose birth stories, health information, or personal details without explicit consent

  • Use professional discretion consistent with ethical doula standards

4. How We Share Personal Information

  • We do not sell personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances: With trusted service providers (e.g., scheduling platforms, payment processors)

  • When required by law or court order

  • With your explicit written consent

  • All third-party service providers are required to safeguard your information.

5. HIPAA-Adjacent Disclosure

Although we are not a HIPAA-covered entity, we voluntarily apply HIPAA-inspired safeguards, including:

  • Secure storage of digital records

  • Limited access to client information

  • Respectful handling of health-related data

  • Confidential communication practices

  • However, communications via email, text message, or website forms may not be fully encrypted. By using our services, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

6. Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and why

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate personal information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Limit use of sensitive personal information (when applicable)

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

  • We do not sell or share personal information for targeted advertising.

7. How to Exercise Your Rights

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

  • Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

9. Data Retention

  • We retain personal and client information only for as long as necessary to provide services, meet professional standards, and comply with legal obligations, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.

10. Children’s Privacy

  • Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

12. Contact Information

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