Privacy Policy

General Data and Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance Statement

Effective Date: Sunday 1st June 2025

At Birth Actually, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Full name
Contact information (email, phone number, address)
Messages or inquiries sent to us
browser type, and device identifiers (for website analytics)

How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

Online forms and contact submissions
Appointment booking systems
Email or phone communication
Website usage via cookies and analytics

Why We Process Your Data (Purpose)

We use your data to:

Respond to your inquiries
Send service-related communications
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
Improve our services and website functionality

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

IT service providers (e.g., hosting, booking systems)
Regulators or law enforcement when legally required

All third parties are GDPR-compliant and bound by data protection agreements.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your data
Correct or update your data
Request deletion (the “right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at Contact@birthActually.co.uk

Cookies and Website Analytics

We use cookies to improve site functionality and collect anonymized analytics. You can accept or refuse cookies using your browser settings.

Security Measures

We use industry-standard security technologies, including:

Secure access controls
Regular system monitoring

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to make a complaint, contact us at:

Contact@birthactually.co.uk