Privacy Policy

The Baby Method

This Privacy Policy describes how The Baby Method (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and discloses your information when you access or use www.thebabymethod.com (the “Site”) and any related services, features, content, or applications (collectively, the “Services”).


1. What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies to the processing of Personal Data that we collect when you use our Services.

  • Personal Data: Any information that can identify you as an individual

  • Processing: Collection, use, storage, and sharing of that data

This policy also covers Personal Data shared with or by our partners. It does not apply to third-party services we do not control. You should review those policies separately.

If you are located in the UK or EU, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Directly

We collect Personal Data when you provide it, including:

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Billing postcode and/or country

If you provide information about others, you confirm you have permission to do so.


b) Payment Information

Payments are processed via Stripe.

  • We do not store full payment details

  • Stripe handles all payment data securely

You should review Stripe’s policies separately.


c) Information from Third Parties

We may receive data from:

  • Social media platforms (e.g. login integrations)

  • Advertising partners

  • Analytics providers

This may include profile data, engagement behaviour, and referral sources.


d) Automatically Collected Data

When you use our Services, we automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Device and browser information

  • Pages viewed and time spent

  • Click and usage data

  • Transaction details

  • Cookies and tracking data


3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Recognise your browser

  • Improve performance

  • Analyse usage

  • Personalise content

  • Deliver advertising

Types of Cookies Used

  • Essential: Required for core functionality

  • Functional: Store preferences

  • Analytics: Understand usage

  • Advertising: Deliver relevant ads

You can control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.


4. How We Use Your Data

We use Personal Data to:

  • Provide and operate the Services

  • Communicate with you

  • Process transactions

  • Deliver digital products and content

  • Improve our platform

  • Provide support

  • Prevent fraud or misuse

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Send updates, offers, and marketing


5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process data under the following bases:

Contractual Necessity

To provide Services you request, including:

  • Account creation

  • Payment processing

  • Service delivery

Legitimate Interests

To:

  • Improve services

  • Prevent fraud

  • Market products

  • Provide support

Consent

Where required, we rely on your explicit consent (e.g. marketing emails).


6. How We Share Your Data

We may share Personal Data with:

  • Payment processors (e.g. Stripe)

  • Analytics providers

  • Hosting providers

  • Email and marketing platforms

  • Customer support providers

We may also share data:

  • When required by law

  • To prevent fraud or abuse

  • During a business sale or transfer

We do not sell your Personal Data.


7. Data Retention

We retain your data:

  • While your account is active

  • As required to provide Services

  • As needed for legal or financial obligations

Afterwards, data may be anonymised or deleted.


8. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data.

However, no system is completely secure. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.


9. Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16.

If such data is identified, it will be deleted.


10. Your Rights (UK & EU)

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request data portability

  • Object to processing

  • Restrict processing

  • Lodge a complaint with a regulator

To exercise these rights, contact: hello@thebabymethod.com


11. Contact Information

The Baby Method
71 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom

Email: lottie@thebabymethod.com


12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes will be posted on this page or communicated via email. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.