Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

1. Information We Collect

• Information you provide: Email address if you contact us via the contact form or email link. We do not require an account to use the directory.
• Information collected automatically: When you visit, we may collect standard web analytics data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, referring URL, and time of visit. This is collected through Cloudflare's analytics and may in the future include third-party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) or ad network cookies.
• Cookies: We may use cookies for analytics and, in the future, for advertising personalization through ad networks like Google AdSense. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the directory
• To respond to your inquiries
• To display relevant advertisements (if/when ad networks are deployed)
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

• We do not sell your personal information.
• We may share anonymized, aggregate data (non-personally identifiable) with partners or advertisers.
• We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
• Provider listings on this site are compiled from publicly available sources (VCB registry, provider websites, professional directories). If you are a provider and wish to have your listing removed, contact us.

4. Third-Party Services

This site may use:

• Cloudflare — for hosting, CDN, and security
• Google AdSense or similar ad networks — for advertising (future). These networks may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history.
• Google Analytics — for understanding traffic patterns (future)

Each third party has its own privacy policy governing data use.

5. Your Rights (Virginia and California Residents)

• Access and correction: You may request access to or correction of any personal data we hold about you.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data.
• Opt-out of sale: We do not sell personal information. If this changes, we will update this policy.
• CCPA rights: California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, disclosed, or sold. To exercise these rights, contact hello@virginiabirthsupport.com.
• VCDPA rights: Virginia residents have similar rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated "Last updated" date.

9. Contact

Email: hello@virginiabirthsupport.com