Privacy Policy
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://mothersandbabies.org
Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network Cares About Your Privacy
Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network cares about your privacy. You may provide personal information to Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network to determine whether you qualify for the programs we offer, such as NYSOH Insurance through a Marketplace-certified broker or Community Health programs.
“Personal information” means information that can be used to identify you, including your full name, address, or telephone number. The information provided by you, including your personal information, is collected and used by Mothers & Babies only for the purposes for which you provided it. Mothers & Babies will only disclose your information if you have consented to the disclosure for particular purposes.
Cookies
Our website does not directly collect personal information or use cookies for data storage, as we do not allow visitors to leave comments, log in, or create user accounts.
If you access external links provided on our website (e.g., to volunteer forms or donation platforms), those third-party sites may use cookies in accordance with their respective policies. Please review their privacy practices for more information.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some pages on our site may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the originating website directly. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or monitor your interaction with their content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you interact with.
How We Handle Data
Our website does not collect or store personal data directly. Visitors who wish to volunteer will be redirected to a secure Microsoft Form, where personal information can be provided. For donations, visitors will be redirected to Bonterra’s secure platform. These third-party services operate independently, and we do not manage or store the information you provide through these platforms.
Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network limits access to personal information to only those employees and subcontractors who need access to perform their official duties. Employees and subcontractors are required to follow appropriate procedures to protect personal information.
A2P Text Messaging Disclosure
By providing your phone number, you consent to receiving text messages from Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network regarding program updates, health services, and other communications related to our programs. These messages may include reminders, program announcements, or other important notifications directly related to the services we offer.
– Opt-Out Process: While we are currently unable to offer an automated opt-out mechanism through our texting platform, if you wish to stop receiving messages, please reply with STOP to any text message you receive. Once we receive your STOP request, we will manually remove your phone number from our messaging list to prevent future messages.
– Message Frequency: You will receive no more than insert number messages per month related to your service or program.
– Data Usage: The phone number you provide will only be used for sending text messages related to our programs and services and will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
HIPAA Compliance
We understand that the protection of your health information is important. If you provide us with health-related information as part of our services, we are committed to complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your health data is protected, and we will only use it for the purposes outlined in our services, such as assisting with program enrollment or providing support through health-related services. All text messages and communications will be handled in compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring that your health information remains secure.
FCC A2P Compliance
Our organization complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, specifically the A2P (Application-to-Person) text messaging rules. By providing your phone number, you consent to receiving text messages as outlined in this privacy policy. We follow best practices for text message communications, ensuring that your data is not used for unauthorized marketing and that you have the ability to opt out of receiving messages. We strive to ensure that all messages comply with applicable regulations to safeguard your privacy.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not share personal data collected through our external forms or platforms. Any information shared with third-party services (e.g., Microsoft Forms, Bonterra, Univerge) is subject to their respective privacy policies. For text messaging, your phone number is stored and processed by Univerge, our text messaging platform provider. Univerge complies with all applicable privacy and security regulations.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
As our website does not collect or store personal information directly, we do not retain any data that can be exported or deleted. For any data entered on external platforms, please refer to their respective privacy policies for rights and options related to your personal information.
– If you have submitted your phone number for text messaging, you can request to stop receiving messages at any time, as detailed in the Opt-Out Process above.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor interactions with our website do not involve data transfers or storage. Any personal information entered on third-party platforms (such as Microsoft Forms or Bonterra) is handled exclusively by those services. For text messages, your phone number is stored and processed by Univerge, and you should consult their privacy policy for additional details on data handling.
How We Protect Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption and access controls. Employees and subcontractors who have access to personal information are required to follow appropriate procedures to protect it.
Data Retention and Deletion
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. If you wish to have your data removed from our systems, please contact us at info@mothersandbabies.org(mailto:info@mothersandbabies.org). For any data entered on external platforms, please consult their privacy policies for information on retention and deletion.
Legal Compliance
Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network complies with all applicable local, state, and federal privacy laws, including but not limited to:
– Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), A2P text messaging rules, and FCC regulations on text messaging.
– Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for the protection of health information.
We are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of the information you provide, particularly when it comes to text messaging and personal data.
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices or wish to request additional information regarding your personal data, please contact us at info@mothersandbabies.org(mailto:info@mothersandbabies.org) or 607-772-0517.