Privacy Policy
Our Commitment to Your Privacy and Confidentiality
Last Updated: 23 September 2025
BirthWorks International (BWI) (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with us. Engagement includes the use and access our website and related services and programs, register for events, enroll in courses, make donations, or engage with us in any way—online or offline, in-person in the USA or any international activities. This policy applies to users who enter into a defined relationship with us by joining our email list, as program participants, certifying students, professionals, members, donors, and/or volunteers. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New Jersey, USA, with a global mission. By engaging with us, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
About Us
Legal Name: BirthWorks, Inc., doing business as (dba) BirthWorks International (BWI)
Entity Type: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
📍 Registered In: State of New Jersey, USA
BirthWorks International (BWI)
📧 Email: info@birthworks.org
🌐 Website: www.birthworks.org
📞 Phone: +1 (609) 953-9380
📞 Toll-Free (USA): 888-862-4784 (888-TO-BIRTH)
Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
Information You Provide Directly
- Full name, email address, mailing address, and phone numbers
- Payment and/or donation details (processed securely via third-party providers)
- Account login information (for LearnDash courses or WooCommerce purchases)
- Communication preferences
- Registration information and details—for training, events, or workshops
- Communications you send to us via email, phone, or web forms
- Scholarship/cross-certification/volunteer applications, resumes, and certifications
Information Collected Automatically
Through cookies, caching, and analytics tools (e.g., Kinsta Cache, Ninja Tables Pro, etc.), we may collect:
- IP addresses, device type/information, and browser type/information
- Referring website URLs
- Time and date of access
- Website usage analytics (e.g., pages visited) and interaction data
- Cookies and similar technologies to enhance website performance
Information From Third Parties
- Donation and payment processors
- Publicly available sources relevant to our charitable work
- Partner organizations involved in our international programs
Donor Privacy Policy
We value the trust of our donors and take privacy seriously.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade donor information under any circumstances.
- Donation-related information is used only for processing contributions, issuing receipts, and communicating with donors.
Donors may opt out of future fundraising communications at any time by emailing info@birthworks.org or calling us.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with privacy regulations, we process personal data based on:
- Consent – for newsletters, communications, and event sign-ups
- Contractual necessity – for training registrations and donor agreements
- Legitimate interests – advancing BW’s mission of improving birth and parenting education globally
- Legal obligations – complying with U.S. IRS, state, and international regulatory requirements
How We Use Your Information
We use personal data only for purposes consistent with our non-profit mission, including:
- Processing donations and issuing purchase receipts
- Enroll you in courses via LearnDash
- Registering you for events
- Send you updates, newsletters, or appeals via Constant Contact
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Managing memberships, certifications, and event registrations
- Providing program updates and organizational news
- Responding to inquiries and requests
- Recruiting and managing volunteers
- Meeting legal and regulatory requirements
- Improving website functionality, outreach, and global operations
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or lease your data. We may share personal information only with:
- Service Providers – secure payment processors, IT providers, email platforms
- Program Partners – when collaboration is required to deliver training and workshops internationally
- Legal Authorities – where disclosure is required by law
- International Partners – when personal data must be transferred across borders, we ensure protection through appropriate safeguards, including: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
Data protection agreements consistent with GDPR standards. We do not sell, rent, or trade your data or personal information. We may share your data with trusted third-party services solely to operate our website and services effectively:
- WooCommerce (for purchases and checkout)
- Stripe & PayPal (for secure payment processing)
- SUMO Payment Plans (for recurring or installment donations)
- LearnDash (for course enrollment and access)
- Constant Contact (for email communications)
- Kinsta (our web host, including caching and performance tools)
- Event Tickets Plus (for managing events and ticketing)
Each of these providers has its own privacy policy that governs the handling of your data.
International Data Transfers
Because we operate globally, your personal information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than where you live. Where such transfers occur:
- We ensure appropriate safeguards in compliance with GDPR and U.S. privacy laws.
- By engaging with BW, you consent to these cross-border data transfers.
- If you collect donations online, we should also create a separate Donor Bill of Rights to complement this.
- If you want extra GDPR strength, I can also draft a Data Processing Addendum (DPA) template for your international partners.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your experience and improve website functionality. Cookies allow us to:
- Improve website performance and navigation
- Keep you logged in
- Analyze website traffic, visitor trends, and engagement
- Personalize user experiences
- Remember user preferences
- Optimize website performance via caching (using Kinsta Cache)
You can manage, control, disable, or delete cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit certain site features.
Email Communications
When you opt in to our email lists, you will receive updates and communications via Constant Contact. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or request to be removed by contacting us directly. We will never send spam or share your email with unauthorized parties.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Our compliance includes, but may not be limited to, New Jersey legal compliance and the rules and laws of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the United States (e.g., record-keeping for donations). If you request account deletion or removal from our mailing list, we will do our best to delete your data except where required to retain it for legal or operational reasons. When data is no longer needed, we aim to securely delete or anonymize it.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, organizational, and physical measures and safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Payment information is encrypted and securely processed through Stripe or PayPal. We do not store credit card information on our servers. While we strive to protect your information, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction – request corrections and updates
- Withdrawal – take away consent to data processing
- Opt-out – unsubscribe from communications or revoke consent
- Deletion – request data removal where legally permissible
- Objection – to certain uses of your data
- Complain – to a data protection authority (e.g., if you are in the EU or UK)
To make a request and/or exercise these rights, contact us at info@birthworks.org.
For residents of California, USA, you may also have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including requesting:
- Categories of personal information collected
- Categories of third parties with whom data is shared
- Deletion of personal data, subject to applicable exceptions
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 where applicable). If we learn we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected your child’s data, please contact us to request removal.
International Users
If you are visiting our site from outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where some of our servers and third-party providers are located.
Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies, privacy practices, or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their policies before interacting with those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting a new version on this website. The “Last Updated” date at the top of the page will reflect the latest version. We encourage you to review this page regularly to ensure you are familiar with changes to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our treatment of your personal information, please contact us online or as below:
BirthWorks International (BWI)
📧 Email: info@birthworks.org
🌐 Website: www.birthworks.org
📞 Phone: +1 (609) 953-9380
📞 Toll-Free (USA): 888-862-4784 (888-TO-BIRTH)
