Nova Antenatal is the trading name of Nova Foundation CIC. For the purpose of this privacy document Nova Antenatal will be used as the company name.

Personal information may be collected from you to help tailor your experience with Nova Antenatal to be as positive, empowering and beneficial to you as possible.

Information collected includes:

• your contact details (name; postcode, email address; telephone numbers)

• other personal details supplied by you which may relate to your current pregnancy and/or previous pregnancies. No-one but our Founder has access to these details should you choose to share them – we will never routinely ask for these details but will of course treat this information with the dignity and sensitivity it deserves.

Information may be used for:

• contacting you regarding a booking or order

• Following up on the course to ensure you were happy with the course, and also to ensure you feel grounded just before birth

•We do not hold details of your credit/debit cards used to make a purchase.

•We will never collect sensitive information about you without your agreement.We do not share any infirmation that is personally identifiable unless by law.

•You have the right to ask for a copy of the information we hold on you at any time. We will delete any information or correct any inaccuracies as soon as you make the request.

•It is our policy never to sell or pass on your details to anyone else. Data will only be released to third parties (e.g. the police) where there is a legal requirement for us to do so.

For in person classes or zoom drop ins- Photographs and films. Clients can choose to opt-in to photographs or films. Permission will also be asked before photographs or films are taken. Please be aware that photos or films may be used to publicise Nova Antenatal, including via social media.

Keeping in touch with Nova Antenatal - Clients have the option to sign up for additional information about Nova Antenatal products, such as our parenting a rainbow baby course and services via our e-mail newsletter.

You can opt-in to this via the link on the website. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the ‘unsubscribe’ link at the bottom of the newsletter.

For certain groups there will also be the option to join a client only private WhatsApp group as a way to keep in touch, receive early notice of special offers and events. Photos and videos shared in the group will be stored there. As a group we request that you ask parents first before posting content as it may not be something they feel ready to see eg requesting to ask if people want to see a photo of your newborn if others in the group have yet to give birth. All clients are asked to abide by the group rules. Clients should of course join and leave the group whenever they wish.

Our website may link to external sites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content and practices of these sites, and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies.

You are free to refuse our request for your personal information, with the understanding that we may be unable to provide you with some of your desired services.

Your continued use of our website will be regarded as acceptance of our practices around privacy and personal information. If you have any questions about how we handle user data and personal information, feel free to contact us.

All personal information is kept in accordance with Data Protection Act 1998. Privacy policy – 16th June 2021.