Who we Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
My Doula Dawn (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates mydouladawn.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or purchase our products and services.
By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information:
- Email address — when you sign up for our waitlist or email list through MailerLite
- Purchase information — when you buy a product through Gumroad (name, email, payment details). Note: we do not store your credit card information — all payment processing is handled securely by Gumroad and PayPal
- Usage data — we may collect information about how you interact with our Site including pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs through cookies and tracking technologies
- Device information — browser type, IP address, and operating system
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and deliver your purchases
- Send you product updates, launch announcements, and promotional emails (only if you opted in)
- Respond to your questions and provide customer support
- Improve our website and services
- Show you relevant advertising on Facebook and Instagram through the Meta Pixel
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Payment Processing
All purchases are processed through Gumroad and PayPal. We do not directly collect or store your credit card or payment information. Please review Gumroad’s privacy policy at gumroad.com/privacy and PayPal’s privacy policy at paypal.com/privacy for information on how they handle your data.
4. Email Marketing
We use MailerLite to manage our email list. If you sign up for our waitlist or email list, your email address will be stored in MailerLite. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send. Please review MailerLite’s privacy policy at mailerlite.com/privacy-policy for more information.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Site usage. We use:
- Meta Pixel (Facebook) — to track conversions and show relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram. You can opt out of Facebook advertising at facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
- WordPress cookies — basic cookies required for Site functionality
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Site may not function properly.
6. Remarketing
We use remarketing services to advertise on third-party websites after you visit our Site. We and our third-party vendors use cookies to inform, optimize, and serve ads based on your past visits to our Site. Facebook/Meta remarketing service is provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. You can opt out of Facebook remarketing by visiting: facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads.
7. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our Site and conducting our business (Gumroad, PayPal, MailerLite, Meta) subject to confidentiality agreements
- Law enforcement or government agencies if required by law
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at dawn@mydouladawn.com.
9. Your Rights Under CCPA and CPRA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know — you have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, use, and disclose
- Right to Delete — you have the right to request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out — you have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
- Right to Correct — you have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dawn@mydouladawn.com.
10. Your Rights Under GDPR (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of access — you have the right to request copies of your personal data
- Right to rectification — you have the right to request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — you have the right to request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing — you have the right to request restriction of processing your data
- Right to data portability — you have the right to request transfer of your data to another organization
- Right to object — you have the right to object to our processing of your personal data
Our legal basis for processing your personal data is your consent and our legitimate interest in operating our business. To exercise any GDPR rights, contact us at dawn@mydouladawn.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
11. CalOPPA Compliance (California Online Privacy Protection Act)
In accordance with CalOPPA, we agree to the following:
- Users can visit our Site anonymously
- This Privacy Policy is linked from our homepage and is clearly identifiable
- We will notify users of any privacy policy changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
- Users can change their personal information by emailing us at dawn@mydouladawn.com
12. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.
13. Links to Other Sites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites including Gumroad, Calendly, and MailerLite. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
14. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
My Doula Dawn
Dawn Thompson
San Marcos, California
Email: dawn@mydouladawn.com
Website: mydouladawn.com