Privacy Policy & Program Disclaimer
Effective Date: June 5, 2026
Website: HelloBirth (http://hellobirthclass.com)
HelloBirth (“HelloBirth,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, courses, newsletter, and instructor training programs.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and important disclaimers related to our educational services and hypnobirthing instruction.
By using this website, subscribing to communications, registering for courses, or purchasing instructor training, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Billing information
- Course registration details
- Professional background information (for instructor applicants)
- Messages or inquiries submitted through contact forms
- Newsletter subscription preferences
Payment Information
Payments for instructor training programs or other services may be processed through a third-party payment processor. We employ Stripe, Shopify and Mighty Networks to power our registration, payment and membership processes and subscriptions. Unless instructors choose to cancel or delete their instructor account in Mighty Networks, they will be charged the annual membership fee after their first year as a HelloBirth member.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Website usage data
- Cookies and similar technologies
- Referral sources and analytics information
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Process registrations and payments
- Deliver childbirth education and instructor training programs
- Send administrative communications
- Respond to questions and support requests
- Send newsletters and educational updates
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Maintain records of course completion and certification eligibility
- Meet legal and business obligations
3. Newsletter Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you consent to receive educational content, updates, announcements, and promotional communications from HelloBirth.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting us directly.
4. Sharing Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information with:
- Payment processors
- Email and marketing platforms
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Contractors or service providers supporting program delivery
- Government authorities if required by law
Third parties are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security practices.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve functionality
- Support marketing and advertising efforts
Users may disable cookies through browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.
6. Data Security
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website and instructor training programs are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Educational Content Disclaimer
HelloBirth provides educational services only.
Childbirth education, hypnobirthing education, relaxation techniques, guided imagery, breathing practices, and instructor training are intended to support education, preparation, comfort, confidence, and informed decision-making.
HelloBirth programs, materials, instructors, founders, and affiliates:
- Do not provide medical care, diagnosis, treatment, nursing services, mental health treatment, or emergency services;
- Do not guarantee labor experiences, pain levels, birth outcomes, emotional outcomes, or postpartum outcomes;
- Do not replace individualized medical advice from licensed healthcare professionals.
Participants should continue receiving prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum care from qualified medical providers and should seek immediate medical care for emergencies.
9. Hypnobirthing and Non-Medical Support Disclaimer
Hypnobirthing and hypnosis-based childbirth education are complementary educational approaches designed to encourage relaxation, focused attention, mindset preparation, and coping skills.
Results vary by individual.
Participation in HelloBirth classes or instructor training does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship or guarantee:
- reduced pain,
- reduced interventions,
- vaginal birth,
- shorter labor,
- trauma prevention,
- improved neonatal outcomes, or
- any specific childbirth experience.
10. Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability
By participating in HelloBirth classes, workshops, instructor training programs, or using materials provided through this website, participants acknowledge and agree that:
- Childbirth involves inherent and unpredictable risks.
- Decisions regarding pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum care remain the sole responsibility of the participant and their licensed healthcare providers.
- Educational content is used voluntarily and at the participant’s own discretion.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, participants agree to release, waive, and hold harmless HelloBirth and its founders, instructors, contractors, affiliates, representatives, and educational partners from claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising out of participation in educational services, except where prohibited by law or caused by gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or other non-waivable legal obligations.
Nothing in this policy limits rights that cannot legally be waived under applicable law.
11. Instructor Training Disclaimer
Completion of instructor training does not:
- guarantee business success,
- guarantee student enrollment,
- establish a medical credential,
- authorize participants to practice medicine, midwifery, nursing, psychotherapy, or any licensed profession.
Graduates are responsible for complying with all applicable laws, professional requirements, advertising rules, and scope-of-practice standards in their jurisdiction.
12. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
- access personal information,
- request correction,
- request deletion,
- opt out of certain communications,
- request a copy of your data.
To exercise privacy rights, contact us using the information below.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will become effective upon posting to this website.
14. Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
HelloBirth, LLC
17970 Gore Lane
Leesburg, VA 20175
info@hellobirthclass.com
404-323-4504