pregnancyfollowup.com

Privacy Policy

Who we are Our website address is: https://pregnancyfollowup.com. We are a comprehensive medical information platform dedicated to providing evidence-based healthcare content specifically focused on pregnancy, women’s health, nutrition, baby care, and menopause management. As a Your Money or Your Life (YMYL) healthcare website, we adhere to Google’s highest standards of Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness (E-E-A-T) to ensure all content meets medical accuracy requirements.

All medical content is exclusively authored by Dr. S. E. , a licensed medical professional with specialized expertise in women’s health and reproductive medicine. Our platform serves as a trusted educational resource for women seeking reliable, scientifically-backed health information during critical life stages including pregnancy planning, prenatal care, postpartum recovery, nutritional guidance, infant care, menopausal transitions, and comprehensive women’s wellness.

Information Collection and Processing Standards While we do not operate as a HIPAA-covered entity, we voluntarily adopt privacy protection standards that align with healthcare industry best practices to ensure maximum protection of any personal information shared with us.

Contact Form Data Collection When you submit inquiries through our secure contact form, we collect only essential information required to provide appropriate responses:

  • Full name (required for personalized communication)
  • Email address (required for response delivery)
  • Phone number (optional, collected only when explicitly provided)
  • Subject category selection (pregnancy, nutrition, baby care, menopause, women’s health, or general inquiry)
  • Detailed message content (to understand your specific information needs)

This information is collected solely to respond to your health information inquiries and provide educational resources relevant to your questions. We maintain strict protocols ensuring your contact information is never used for marketing purposes, sold to third parties, or shared with external organizations without explicit consent.

Data Security and Storage Protocols All contact form submissions are processed through encrypted channels and stored in secure, password-protected databases with limited access restricted to authorized personnel only. We implement comprehensive security measures to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all personal information, including regular security audits and data protection assessments.

Medical Information Disclaimer We do not collect, store, or process any protected health information (PHI) or sensitive medical data through our website. All interactions remain strictly educational and informational. We do not maintain medical records, track health conditions, or store personal health data of any kind.

Analytics and Website Functionality We utilize privacy-compliant analytics tools to understand aggregate website usage patterns, helping us improve content relevance and user experience. These analytics collect only non-personally identifiable information such as:

  • General geographic regions (country/state level only)
  • Popular content categories and article topics
  • Website navigation patterns in aggregate form
  • Device types and browsers used (for technical optimization)

No personal identifiers, IP addresses, or individual browsing behaviors are tracked or stored. All analytics data is anonymized and used exclusively for content improvement and website functionality enhancement.

Third-Party Integrations and Embedded Content Our articles may include embedded educational content from reputable medical organizations, government health agencies, or peer-reviewed research institutions. Such embedded content (videos, infographics, research citations) may operate under their respective privacy policies. We carefully select only authoritative medical sources that maintain high privacy and security standards.

International Privacy Compliance Our privacy practices align with international privacy standards, including GDPR requirements for European visitors and other regional privacy regulations. We provide the same high level of privacy protection to all users regardless of geographic location.

Cookie Policy Our website operates with minimal cookie usage, implementing only essential functional cookies required for basic website operation and security. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or behavioral analytics cookies. Session cookies may be temporarily used to maintain secure contact form submissions but are automatically deleted upon session completion.

Data Retention and Deletion Policies Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 24 months for quality assurance and follow-up communication purposes. After this period, all personal information is automatically purged from our systems. Users may request immediate deletion of their information at any time by contacting us directly.

Your Privacy Rights and Data Control Under applicable privacy laws, you maintain complete control over any personal information you share with us:

  • Right to access: Request copies of any personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate personal information
  • Right to erasure: Request immediate deletion of your personal data
  • Right to portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Right to object: Opt out of any data processing activities

Contact for Privacy Concerns For any privacy-related questions, data access requests, or concerns about our information handling practices, contact us through our secure contact form or email our privacy officer directly. We respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours and provide detailed information about our data handling practices.