The Birth Verse
Privacy Policy
thebirthverse.com · Mid-Missouri
Last updated: May 4, 2026
Your privacy matters deeply to us. This Privacy Policy explains how The Birth Verse collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
1. Who We Are
The Birth Verse is a doula services business operated by Kira Gresoski, serving families in Mid-Missouri and beyond. Our website is located at thebirthverse.com.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Contact information you provide voluntarily: your name, email address, phone number, and due date when you complete a contact or inquiry form.
Health and pregnancy information you share in the course of our work together, including birth preferences, medical history relevant to your care, and postpartum needs.
Website usage data: our website host (Squarespace) may collect standard analytics data such as pages visited, time on site, and general location. This data is aggregated and non-identifying.
Communications: any emails, messages, or notes exchanged between you and The Birth Verse.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you share with us to:
Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations
Provide the doula and birth story services you have engaged
Communicate with you about your care, appointments, and updates
Improve our services and understand the needs of our clients
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Sensitive Health Information
In the course of our work, you may share sensitive health and personal information with us. We treat this information with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality. It is used solely to provide you with informed, personalized support and will not be disclosed to any third party without your explicit written consent, except as required by law.
5. Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which may use cookies and similar technologies to collect analytics data. These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve the experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the site.
For more information about Squarespace's data practices, please visit squarespace.com/privacy.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools to manage our business, including scheduling software, payment processors, and email platforms. These providers have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We only work with trusted providers and do not authorize them to use your information for any purpose beyond the service they provide to us.
7. Data Retention
We retain client information for as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill any legal obligations. If you would like your information removed from our records, please contact us and we will honor your request to the extent permitted by law.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal retention requirements
Withdraw consent for any optional use of your information at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through thebirthverse.com/contact.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.
10. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out at thebirthverse.com/contact. We are committed to addressing your concerns with care and transparency.