Blessed Birth haven Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Blessed Birth Haven

Effective Date: July 1, 2025

At Blessed Birth Haven, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal and health-related information in accordance with applicable laws, including Florida State Law and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, address, phone number, email, date of birth, emergency contacts.
Health Information: Medical history, current pregnancy details, birth plans, medications, and any other relevant health data necessary to provide our services.
Billing Information: Payment method details, billing address, and payment history.
Spiritual or Religious Preferences (optional): Provided voluntarily by the client to support faith-based care.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is collected solely for the purpose of:

Providing personalized labor, delivery, and postpartum care
Coordinating with healthcare providers, if authorized
Communicating with you regarding your care plan
Processing payments and managing service contracts
Meeting regulatory and legal obligations
Offering prayer or spiritual support, if requested

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take your privacy seriously and implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to:

Secure medical and personal records
Prevent unauthorized access or disclosure
Maintain data integrity and confidentiality

Your information is only accessible by authorized personnel, including your RN, doula, or administrative team members, who are bound by confidentiality and ethical obligations.

4. Sharing Information

We may only share your information in the following situations:

With your written consent
When required by law (e.g., court order or mandatory reporting)
In cases of medical emergency, when necessary for your safety or the safety of your baby
To comply with nonprofit reporting regulations, ensuring that all shared data is de-identified

5. Your Rights as a Client

As a client of Blessed Birth Haven, you have the right to:

Access and request a copy of your records
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Withdraw consent at any time (may impact care)
File a complaint if you believe your rights have been violated

Requests can be made in writing to our privacy officer at:
Joelia Maldonado - Blessedbirthhaven@yahoo.com

6. Data Retention

We retain client records for a minimum of 7 years or as otherwise required by law. After that period, records are securely destroyed in compliance with HIPAA standards.

7. Minors’ Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or store information from minors without parental or legal guardian consent. All clients under the age of 18 must have a responsible adult listed on file.

8. Faith-Based Exception

As a 508(c)(1)(a) religious organization, Blessed Birth Haven operates under a faith-based framework. Clients may voluntarily share spiritual information, which will be used solely to enhance Christ-centered care and will never be disclosed without consent.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted to our website or shared with clients directly. Continued use of our services indicates acceptance of the updated policy.