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Privacy Policy 

1. Who I Am

Rosie Gard-Storry
Doula & Birth Worker
[Address available upon request]
Email:doularosiecumbria@gmail.com 
Phone: 07901576903

I am the data controller for all personal information collected through this website and my services.

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2. What Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of information:

a) Information you provide directly

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Due date (optional)

  • Location area

  • Details you share through contact forms, emails, or messages

  • Information relevant to pregnancy, birth or postpartum support (only when voluntarily provided)

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b) Website & technical data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited

  • Cookies and analytics data (e.g. Google Analytics, if enabled)

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3. How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Provide doula services you request

  • Maintain communication before, during and after support

  • Send information or resources you ask for

  • Manage invoicing, payments and bookings

  • Improve my website and service offerings

  • Maintain required records for insurance or legal purposes

I will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you submit forms or opt into contact

  • Contract – when you book services with me

  • Legitimate interest – responding to enquiries, website analytics

  • Legal obligation – insurance, accounting, safeguarding requirements

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5. How I Store and Protect Your Information

I take your privacy seriously and store information securely using:

  • Password-protected devices

  • Encrypted email and cloud storage where applicable

  • Secure client management and invoicing systems (if used)

Your information is only accessible to me unless disclosure is required by law (e.g. safeguarding concerns).

I keep client records for 7 years, as required for doula insurance.

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6. Sharing Your Information

I only share your personal information when:

  • You give explicit consent

  • It’s required for delivering a service (e.g. referral to another professional)

  • Required by law or safeguarding concerns

I do not share data with third parties for marketing purposes.

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7. Cookies & Website Tracking

This website may use cookies for:

  • Basic site functionality

  • Analytics (e.g. Google Analytics)

  • Embedded content (Instagram feeds, booking widgets)

You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

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8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the data I hold about you

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Withdraw consent

  • Restrict processing

  • Request a copy of your data

  • Make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at: doularosiecumbria@gmail.com

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9. Children’s Privacy

My services are intended for adults. I only collect information about children with explicit consent from their parent or guardian when relevant to perinatal care.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

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11. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Doula Rosie ( Rosie Gard-Storry)
Email: doularosiecumbria@gmail.com
Phone: 07901576903

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