Last updated: September 2026
South Dakota Birth Matters (“SD Birth Matters,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a South Dakota nonprofit organization. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through sdbirthmatters.org (the “Website”), how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
Information you give us directly:
- Contact form submissions (name, email address, and message)
- Provider or vendor directory registration (business name, contact details, service area, specialties, and other information you choose to include in your listing)
- Account and membership information if you create a login on the Website
- Email address if you subscribe to our mailing list
Information collected automatically:
- Standard technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected via website analytics (Jetpack Stats)
- Cookies, as described in Section 4 below
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide the services you request
- Maintain and display our birth worker and vendor directories
- Send newsletters or updates, if you have opted in
- Understand how visitors use our Website so we can improve it
- Protect the Website from spam and abuse
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Directory visibility: If you register as a birth worker or vendor, the information you submit for your listing is publicly visible on our directory pages.
- Service providers: We use third-party services to operate the Website, including Mailchimp (email newsletters), Jetpack/Automattic (website analytics and security), and PayPal (donation processing). Donations made through our “Donate” link are processed entirely by PayPal under PayPal’s own privacy policy; we do not receive or store your payment card details.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SD Birth Matters, our users, or others.
4. Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to support core functionality and, where you consent, analytics. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie consent tool on our Website.
5. Your Choices
- You may unsubscribe from our email newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send.
- You may request that we update or remove information you submitted for a directory listing by contacting us.
- You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at the email below.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Email: sdbirthmatters@gmail.com
South Dakota, USA