Nesting Co. ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you use the Nesting Co. mobile application ("the App").
By using Nesting Co., you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Name and email address, if you choose to provide it (for example, when creating an account or contacting support).
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and a password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing).
- Profile Information: Due date, mailing address, and other optional personal details you choose to share.
- Quiz Responses: Answers you provide to our gender prediction quiz.
- Forum Content: Posts, comments, and other content you share in our community forum.
- Newsletter Preferences: Your opt-in choices for newsletters and promotional communications.
- Coupon Preferences: Your opt-in choices for receiving coupons and special offers.
1.2 Usage Data
- App Interaction Data: Features used, basic usage patterns, and pages you visit to help improve app functionality and performance.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version.
1.3 Advertising & Analytics Data
- Limited usage and interaction data may be used for analytics, product improvement, and advertising-related purposes.
- This data is used to understand app performance and improve the user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
Information collected may be used for:
- App Functionality: Ensuring core features work properly, including account management, quiz results, and forum participation
- Analytics: Understanding how the app is used to improve features and performance
- Product Personalization: Improving content relevance, such as gestational growth tracking and pregnancy tips
- Advertising and Marketing: Including first-party or third-party advertising, if applicable
- Communications: Sending newsletters, notifications, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Resource Connections: Connecting you with pregnancy resource centers and support services
- Coupons & Offers: Delivering coupons and special offers from partner brands (with your consent)
- Security and Reliability: Preventing abuse, ensuring uptime, and detecting and addressing technical issues
- Support: Responding to your comments, questions, and requests
3. Data Sharing
- We do not sell personal data.
- Data may be shared with trusted service providers only as necessary to operate, analyze, or improve the app.
- Any third-party partners are required to handle data securely and in accordance with applicable laws.
- We may share information when you opt in to receive newsletters, coupons, or promotional content from our partners.
- We may share information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Nesting Co., our users, or others.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt encryption and are never stored in plain text. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to provide the app's services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or improve functionality.
6. Your Rights and Choices
- Account Information: You can update your profile information at any time through the Account tab.
- Newsletter Opt-Out: You can change your newsletter preferences in your account settings.
- Coupon Opt-Out: You can change your coupon preferences in your account settings.
- Stop Using the App: You may stop using the app at any time.
- Account Deletion: If the app includes account features, you may request account deletion by contacting us at the email below.
- Data Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
7. Children's Privacy
Nesting Co. does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
8. Third-Party Services
The App may contain links to third-party websites and services, including pregnancy resource centers and product recommendation sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted at this URL and we will update the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Nesting Co.
Email: privacy@thenestingcompany.com