Privacy Policy – South Florida Placenta Services

1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://southfloridaplacenta.com (hereinafter: “website”). We are South Florida Placenta Services / Coastal Midwifery, LLC, providing placenta encapsulation and related wellness services.

2. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

3. Media
If you upload images to the website (e.g., for client resources or testimonials), avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images you upload.

4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and for website functionality. Cookies may also be placed by third parties we engage.
You can view our full cookie policy here. Cookies may be used to:
Store your preferences and settings
Improve website performance
Track usage for analytics
You may disable cookies in your browser, but some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.

6. Who We Share Your Data With
Forms & Comments: If you request a password reset or submit a form, your IP address may be included in emails or stored in our system.
Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who assist in booking, communication, or fulfillment of placenta services. These providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data.

7. How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and metadata are retained indefinitely to allow automatic recognition of follow-up comments.
Registered Users/Clients: Personal information provided during registration or booking is stored in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except username). Website administrators may also access this information for service and support purposes.

8. Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you can:
Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you
Request that we erase any personal data we hold about you (except data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons)
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

9. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments and form submissions may be checked through automated spam detection services. Your data may also be stored on servers located in the United States.

10. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data against loss, theft, and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top indicates the latest revision. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

13. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us using the Contact Page.