Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Our Commitment to Privacy
We respect the deeply personal nature of pregnancy, birth, and women’s healthcare. Protecting your privacy is a priority, and we are committed to handling your information with care, discretion, and transparency.
This website is operated by Journey Midwifery at https://www.journeymidwifery.com/.
Information We Collect
We intentionally limit the information collected through this website. The only personal information we may collect includes:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
This information is collected only when you voluntarily submit it through contact forms, appointment inquiries, or similar communications.
We do not request, collect, or store medical records, diagnoses, treatment details, insurance information, payment data, or other sensitive health information through this website.
Health Information & HIPAA Alignment
This website is not intended for the transmission of Protected Health Information (PHI).
While this website and its forms are not a HIPAA-covered system, our privacy practices follow HIPAA-aligned principles, including:
- Limiting data collection to the minimum necessary
- Avoiding storage of medical or health-specific details online
- Restricting access to personal data
- Using secure technical safeguards
Please do not submit medical, pregnancy, or health details through website forms. Clinical information is shared only through secure, appropriate channels established during client care.
How We Use Your Information
We use the limited personal information collected to:
- Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
- Communicate regarding services you request
- Provide general, non-clinical information
- Maintain basic administrative records
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
Cookies & Website Functionality
This website uses cookies to support basic functionality and user experience.
Cookies may store non-sensitive information such as preferences or session data. They do not store medical or health-related information.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function as intended.
Embedded Content & Third-Party Services
Pages on this website may include embedded content (such as videos or educational materials). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly.
Third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions independently. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure hosting environments
- SSL/HTTPS encryption for data transmission
- Limited administrative access
- Regular updates and security best practices
While no system can guarantee absolute security, we take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing purposes.
Information may be shared only with trusted service providers who assist in operating this website (such as hosting or spam prevention), and only as necessary to perform those services securely.
Data Retention
Personal information (name, email, phone number) is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or provide requested services, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
We do not retain medical or clinical information through this website.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent for future communications
Requests may be subject to legal, administrative, or security obligations.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for adults seeking midwifery or maternal health services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Journey Midwifery
[email protected]
423-309-7649