Privacy Policy

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1. Information We Collect
When you use birthingpresents.com, we may collect:

  • Personal identifiers (name, address, email, phone)
  • Payment information (processed securely via PCI-compliant services)
  • Commercial information (purchase history, wish lists)
  • Technical data (IP address, browser/device characteristics)
  • Usage data (pages visited, interactions)

2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data to:

  • Process and fulfill orders
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve our products/services
  • Send marketing communications (with consent)
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We rely on:

  • Contractual necessity (order fulfillment)
  • Legitimate interests (website optimization)
  • Legal compliance (tax/regulatory requirements)
  • Consent (for marketing emails)

4. Data Sharing
We may disclose information to:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Shipping carriers (USPS, FedEx)
  • Service providers (hosting, analytics)
  • Legal authorities when required

5. Your Rights
Depending on location, you may:

  • Access/request your personal data
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Receive data portability
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge complaints

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use:

  • Essential cookies (shopping cart functionality)
  • Performance cookies (Google Analytics)
  • Marketing cookies (with consent)
    Manage preferences via Cookie Settings

7. Data Retention
We retain information:

  • For active customer accounts
  • As required by law (typically 4+ years for orders)
  • Until consent withdrawal (for marketing)

8. Security Measures
We implement:

  • SSL encryption
  • Regular security audits
  • Limited data access
  • PCI-DSS compliance for payments

9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data.

10. International Transfers
Data may be transferred globally using appropriate safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses.

11. Policy Updates
Changes will be posted here with updated “Last Revised” date.

12. Contact Us
For privacy requests, use our Data Request Form.