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Privacy Policy

We value you, your support, and your contributions. To this end, in plain English:

  • we will not sell/exchange or use your email or contact information for any reason other than what you have agreed to

  • you may unsubscribe to any mailing lists, at any time

  • we do not store any credit card information

  • we only use the default Squarespace cookies and you may decline the optional ones in the banner at the bottom of your screen

The longer, legal version of the above bullet points:

Last updated: September 28, 2026

Birth Network of Santa Cruz County ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website (the "Website") and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

This policy applies to information we collect on this Website, in email, text, and other electronic messages between you and this Website, and through any embedded forms or tools provided on our site.

Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use our Website. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to this privacy policy.

1. Information We Collect About You and How We Collect It

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including information:

  • By which you may be personally identified, such as your name, email address, or phone number ("personal information").

  • That is about you but individually does not identify you, such as information about your internet connection, the equipment you use to access our Website, and usage details.

We collect this information:

  • Directly from you when you provide it to us (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a contact form, or submit information through an embedded form).

  • Automatically as you navigate through the site. Information collected automatically may include usage details, IP addresses, and information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.

2. Information You Provide to Us

The information we collect on or through our Website may include:

  • Newsletter Signups: When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you updates, resources, and community news.

  • Embedded Tools (e.g., Airtable & Third-Party Forms): We may embed forms or tools (such as Airtable) on our pages to collect information for event registrations, resource directories, or feedback. Any information you submit directly into these embedded forms is governed by this policy as well as the data handling practices of those respective third-party platforms.

3. Automatically Collected Information & Cookies

As you navigate through and interact with our Website, we use Squarespace’s built-in tools and Google Analytics to automatically collect certain traffic data, equipment information, and browsing actions.

  • Squarespace Analytics & Cookies: Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze site traffic, optimize your website experience, and remember your preferences.

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

  • Your Cookie Choices: We provide a cookie banner when you first visit our site, allowing you to decline non-essential cookies and tracking. If you decline, non-essential cookies will not be placed on your browser, though some basic site functionality necessary for the operation of the website may still function. You can also adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of our site.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us, including any personal information:

  • To present our Website and its contents to you.

  • To provide you with information, newsletters, or services that you request from us.

  • To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it.

  • To improve our website through the analysis of aggregated visitor data (via Squarespace and Google Analytics).

  • To comply with legal obligations.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose aggregated information about our users, and information that does not identify any individual, without restriction.

We may disclose personal information that we collect or you provide:

  • To contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our operations (such as our email newsletter platform or website hosting infrastructure on Squarespace), who are bound by contractual obligations to keep personal information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

  • To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including to respond to any government or regulatory request.

  • If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of Birth Network of Santa Cruz County, our members, or others.

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA Notice)

If you are a California resident, California law may provide you with additional rights regarding our use of your personal information. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.

  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell or "share" personal information (as defined under California privacy laws) for cross-context behavioral advertising.

To exercise any of these California privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Data Security

We have implemented measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to our Website.

8. Children Under the Age of 13

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. No one under age 13 may provide any personal information to or on the Website. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, do not use or provide any information on this Website.

9. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

It is our policy to post any changes we make to our privacy policy on this page. The date the privacy policy was last revised is identified at the top of the page. You are responsible for periodically visiting our Website and this privacy policy to check for any changes.

10. Contact Information

To ask questions or comment about this privacy policy and our privacy practices, contact us at:

Birth Network of Santa Cruz County

Email: ~~~~ EMAIL ~~~~

Website: birthnet.org