Effective Date: October 18, 2024
1. Introduction
Forpartum LLC (“Forpartum,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the information you provide when using the Forpartum mobile application (“App”), website (“Website”), and any related services (collectively, the “Services”).
We comply with applicable data protection laws, including:
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (where applicable)
By using our Services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our Services.
2. Information We Collect
A. Data We Collect
Account Information – When you create an account, we require an email and name. Once stored, this information is anonymized (i.e., we do not keep a readable version of your name or email in our backend).
Wellness Data – If you choose to log postpartum details (e.g., baby’s birth date, feeding type, birth method, mood, symptoms, stress levels, energy levels, pain and symptoms, and sleep patterns), this data is stored in a way that is not linked to your identity.
App Usage Data – We may collect anonymous usage insights to improve the app experience (e.g., which features are used most), but we do not track individual behavior.
B. What We Do NOT Collect or Store
No personally identifiable health data (all logs are stored separately from user identity).
No tracking of user activity outside the app (no cookies, no third-party tracking).
No advertisements, no data sales, and no monetization of user data.
3. How We Use Your Data
Forpartum uses anonymized data to:
Provide personalized postpartum support (without linking it to your identity).
Improve app functionality based on anonymous usage insights.
Ensure secure login and account authentication.
4. Data Access & Security
A. Who Has Access to Your Data?
Forpartum’s Super Admin (Founder) – Has access to logs in a password-protected system.
Role-Based Access – If additional admins are added in the future, access will be strictly controlled and limited to essential operations.
No Third-Party Data Sharing – Forpartum does not sell, share, or trade user data with advertisers, third parties, or external companies.
B. How We Protect Your Data
Data Encryption – All stored health data is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access.
Anonymization – User emails and names are anonymized once stored.
Role-Based Security – Only the Super Admin can access user logs in a restricted, password-protected environment.
5. Your Rights & Control Over Your Data
Data Deletion Requests – Users may request deletion of logs or permanent removal of their account at any time.
No User Tracking – We do not use ad networks, cookies, or third-party analytics that track users across other apps or websites.
Your Data Remains Anonymous – Even when stored, all logs are kept separate from your identity.
6. Legal Compliance
Forpartum adheres to the following regulations:
A. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – For EU Users
Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) have the right to:
Access personal data we hold about them.
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Restrict or object to processing of their data.
B. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – For California Users
Users in California have the right to:
Request details on what data is collected.
Request deletion of personal data.
Opt out of any data sales (Forpartum does not sell data).
C. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Forpartum is not a medical provider and does not collect protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA.
The app is designed for wellness tracking only and does not provide medical diagnoses or treatment.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If changes are made, we will:
Notify users in-app or via email.
Clearly state the effective date of any updates.
Continue providing transparent policies to maintain trust.
By continuing to use Forpartum after an update, you agree to the revised policy.
8. Contacts
Our app accesses your contacts locally on your device for just for inviting the friends, but we do not store, upload, or share this data with any server or third party.
9. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data requests, please contact:
Email: contact@forpartum.com