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PRIVACY NOTICE.

A legal disclaimer

Last Updated: November 6, 2025

Pregnant and Black (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and values your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://www.pregnantandblack.com, join our community, or engage with our content and programs.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

a. Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: your name, email address, and phone number when you subscribe, register, or contact us.

  • Account Details: if you create a profile or community account.

  • Health & Wellness Information (optional): any information you choose to share about your pregnancy, parenting, or wellness experiences.

  • Research & Community Submissions: surveys, testimonials, feedback, or stories you share with our team or through community initiatives.

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: such as pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns.

  • Device & Browser Information: including IP address, browser type, and device model.

  • Cookies & Similar Technologies: used for analytics, personalization, and advertising (see Cookie Policy, Section 8).

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Social Media: if you engage with us on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube, we may receive basic engagement data or demographic insights as allowed by those platforms.

  • Marketing Partners: anonymized or pseudonymized data from advertising networks or analytics tools.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and personalize content, community, and resources.

  • Communicate updates, newsletters, or promotional materials.

  • Conduct surveys, research, or community-driven projects.

  • Improve user experience and analyze engagement.

  • Manage and measure advertising performance.

  • Comply with applicable laws and maintain security.

 

3. Email Marketing

If you sign up for newsletters, you consent to receive updates and promotional materials from Pregnant and Black.

  • You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or contacting us directly.

  • We use trusted third-party email marketing providers (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) under privacy-protective agreements.

  • We may track open rates and link clicks to improve communication relevance.

 

4. Social Media Data

When you engage with Pregnant and Black on social platforms:

  • We may view or collect public data (e.g., comments, likes, tags).

  • Aggregated analytics from platforms help us understand engagement trends.

  • Your data remains governed by the respective platform’s privacy policy.

 

5. Research and Community Submissions

We may invite community members to share stories or participate in research projects to improve maternal health and awareness.

  • Participation is voluntary, and we obtain consent before collecting or publishing sensitive information.

  • Personal identifiers are removed or anonymized before data is used for research or reporting.

  • If your testimonial or story is published, we’ll request your written consent beforehand.

 

6. Selling or Sharing Information for Advertising

Pregnant and Black may share limited data (like cookie identifiers, IP addresses, or analytics insights) with advertising partners to:

  • Deliver relevant or personalized ads.

  • Measure ad effectiveness.

  • Support community initiatives through sponsorships or partnerships.

This may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
We never sell identifiable personal data such as names, emails, or health details.

You have the right to opt out of such data selling or sharing at any time. See Section 9 below for details.

 

7. Legal Bases for Processing (EU/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or United Kingdom (UK), we process data based on:

  • Consent (for cookies, newsletters, and research participation)

  • Contractual necessity (to deliver requested content)

  • Legitimate interests (to maintain and improve our community and services)

  • Legal obligations (to comply with applicable laws)

 

8. Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us improve your browsing experience and understand how our site is used.

Types of Cookies We Use

  1. Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., login or navigation).

  2. Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze site traffic and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics).

  3. Marketing & Advertising Cookies: Used by us and our partners to show relevant ads or track engagement.

  4. Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (e.g., language, region, cookie consent preferences).

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Many browsers also support “Do Not Track” or “Global Privacy Control (GPC)” signals, which we respect when technically feasible.

You can also opt out of targeted advertising through:

 

9. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

If you are a resident of California or another U.S. state with similar privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.

  • Request details about what categories of information we have sold or shared.

  • Request deletion of personal information collected about you.

To exercise these rights, please email us at info@pregnantandblack.com with the subject line “Privacy Request” or use our on-site link.

We will honor all valid opt-out requests within applicable legal timelines.

 

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

 

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

  • Withdraw consent or unsubscribe from marketing.

  • Opt out of personalized advertising or data sharing.

  • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.

  • File a complaint with a regulatory authority.

To make a request, contact us at info@pregnantandblack.com.

 

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online platform is 100% secure.

 

13. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

 

14. Children’s Privacy

Pregnant and Black does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data promptly.

 

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated through email or website notice.

 

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or privacy requests, please contact:

Pregnant and Black
Email: info@pregnantandblack.com
Website: https://pregnantandblack.com

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