Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 18, 2024

1. Introduction

1.1 Forpartum LLC (“Forpartum,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data.
1.2 This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when using the Forpartum mobile application (“App”), website (“Website”), and related services (“Services”).
1.3 By using our Services, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

2. What We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: We collect your name and email address when you register. This data is anonymized upon storage and not retained in readable form.
Wellness Data (Optional): If you choose to log information (e.g., baby’s birth date, feeding type, birth method, sleep patterns, mood, pain, energy, stress, symptoms), these logs are stored without linkage to your identity.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

App Usage Data: We collect anonymized usage metrics to understand how the app is used (e.g., feature clicks, screen views). We do not associate this data with your identity or track individual behavior.

3. What We Do NOT Collect

We do not store personally identifiable health data.
We do not use cookies or third-party tracking systems.
We do not show ads or sell your data to marketers.
We do not track behavior outside of the app.
We do not collect or store personal information shared between users and directory-listed providers. Communication with third-party specialists occurs outside of Forpartum’s systems.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use anonymized data to:

4.1 Provide personalized, in-app wellness experiences.
4.2 Improve app design and functionality.
4.3 Enable secure login and account management.

We never use your data for advertising or marketing purposes.

5. Who Can Access Your Data

5.1 Super Admin Access: Only the Founder has access to anonymized logs through a password-protected system.
5.2 Role-Based Access (if applicable): If more administrators are added, access will be strictly limited based on role and necessity.
5.3 No Third Parties: Forpartum does not sell, rent, or share data with advertisers, data brokers, or analytics firms.

6. How We Protect Your Data

6.1 Encryption: All logged health and wellness data is encrypted during storage.
6.2 Anonymization: Names and emails are anonymized immediately upon account creation. This means no stored data can be linked back to you as an individual.
6.3 Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to data through secure authentication systems.

7. Your Rights and Controls

You have full control over your data:

7.1 Delete Account or Logs: You may delete your account or data logs anytime in the app settings or by request.
7.2 We Do Not Track: We do not use any tools that follow users across other apps or websites.
7.3 Your Data Remains Anonymous: No logs are linked to your identifiable information.

8. Legal Compliance

8.1 GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

Access a copy of your data.
Correct inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your account or stored logs.
Object to data processing.
File a complaint with your national data protection authority.

8.2 CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

California users have the right to:

Request details on what data is collected and how it is used.
Request deletion of personal data.
Opt out of data sales (note: Forpartum does not sell data).

8.3 HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Forpartum is not a healthcare provider and does not store protected health information (PHI). The app is intended for wellness tracking only and should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.

9. Contacts Access

Forpartum may request access to your phone’s contacts only to facilitate inviting friends.

9.1 This information is used locally on your device.
9.2 We do not store, upload, or share your contact list with servers or third parties.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy.

10.1 If changes are made, the Effective Date will be updated.
10.2 Users will be notified via in-app messaging or email.
10.3 Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to request account deletion or data access:

📧 Email: contact@forpartum.com