1. Introduction
Welcome to PostpartumLocator ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personally identifiable information you may provide us through our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected on our platform, how we use this information, and under what circumstances we may disclose it to third parties.
2. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information from our visitors:
- Voluntary Personal Data: Information you explicitly provide when filling out forms on our directory (such as your name, email address, phone number, zip code, and care requirements).
- Log & Technical Data: Standard web browser data sent automatically, including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamps, and clickstream data.
3. Cookies & Advertising Technologies
PostpartumLocator uses "Cookies" and similar tracking technologies to display personalized content, appropriate advertising, and store your preferences on your computer.
Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Vendors
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
4. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used solely to:
- Connect parents with verified local postpartum care providers, doulas, and night nannies.
- Improve our directory infrastructure, server response times, and user experience.
- Maintain directory security and prevent fraudulent inquiries.
5. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
Our website and services are intended for adult parents and care providers. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately for deletion.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact us at: