The Institute for Perinatal Education and Advocacy (IPEA) — ipeaprenatal.com
The Institute for Perinatal Education and Advocacy (“IPEA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have, when you visit our website or use our services, including scheduling, contact forms, classes, and virtual sessions.
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us directly, such as when you fill out our contact form, book a service, or sign up for a class or newsletter, may include:
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Information related to your pregnancy or postpartum stage (for example, how many weeks pregnant you are), submitted voluntarily so we can direct you to the right resources
- Payment information, if you purchase a service (processed securely by our payment and booking providers; IPEA does not store full payment card numbers)
- Any other information you choose to share with us in messages, forms, or during a session
Information collected automatically, when you visit our website:
- IP address, browser type, device information, and general location
- Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 3 below)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide the services you request
- Schedule, confirm, and manage appointments and classes
- Send you information you have requested, such as class reminders or resources
- Improve our website, services, and educational programs
- Comply with legal obligations and protect the safety of our clients and staff
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how visitors use our site, and support basic site functionality (such as our scheduling and contact form tools). You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some site features.
4. Third-Party Service Providers
We use trusted third-party services to help operate our website and business, including website hosting, appointment scheduling and booking tools, contact form processing, and website security/performance services. These providers may process personal information on our behalf, solely to provide these services to us, and are expected to protect your information consistent with this policy.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites we may link to.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share information:
- With service providers who help us operate our website and deliver our services (see Section 4)
- If required by law, subpoena, or legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of IPEA, our clients, or others
- In connection with a business transition, such as a merger or sale of assets, subject to standard confidentiality protections
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, maintain business and legal records, and comply with applicable law, after which it is securely deleted or de-identified.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, or to opt out of certain uses of it. To make a request, please contact us using the information in Section 11 below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
9. Health Information
IPEA is an educational and advocacy organization, not a medical provider or a HIPAA-covered entity. Any pregnancy-, postpartum-, or health-related information you share with us is used only to personalize your experience with our programs and is not shared for marketing purposes. It is not a substitute for information shared with your medical provider.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out to us through the contact page at ipeaprenatal.com.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Last updated: July 31, 2026