Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Birthways Midwifery ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates birthwaysmidwifery.ca (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website, including all associated features, applications, and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it (e.g., name, email address, phone number) through contact forms, newsletters, or account registrations.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to track your activity on the Website.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website, including time spent, clicks, and navigation patterns.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Analytics and performance monitoring to understand user behavior and optimize the Website.
• Affiliate tracking and commission attribution for casino and gambling partners.
• Site improvement, troubleshooting, and service enhancement.
• Marketing communications and promotional updates (with your consent).
• Compliance with legal obligations and fraud prevention.

3. Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior and site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals and commissions from casino partners.
• Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting.

Cookie Opt-Out: You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect Website functionality. You can also opt-out of analytics tracking through third-party tools or your browser's do-not-track feature.

4. Third-Party Links

Our Website contains links to casino operators, gambling affiliates, and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging with their services.

Third-party casinos and affiliate partners operate independently and may collect, use, and share data according to their own policies.

5. Your Rights

As a resident of Canada, you have the following rights under applicable privacy legislation (including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act):

• Right to Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal obligations).
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your provincial privacy commissioner.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics and tracking data are typically retained for 12–24 months. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@birthwaysmidwifery.ca
Website: birthwaysmidwifery.ca

We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt.

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with an updated "Last Updated" date.