Stork Connections is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, surrogates, intended parents, and all parties involved in the surrogacy process. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information (Non-PII) from users, including but not limited to:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

• Health Information: Medical records and history provided by surrogates and intended parents, including fertility and pregnancy data.

• Financial Information: Bank details or payment information for surrogacy-related transactions.

• Website Data: IP addresses, browser types, and cookie data for improving website functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To facilitate the surrogacy matching process, manage legal and medical procedures, and process payments.

• Communication: To provide you with updates, respond to inquiries, and send relevant information regarding the surrogacy process.

• Security and Compliance: To ensure compliance with applicable laws, safeguard sensitive data, and prevent unauthorized access.

• Improvement of Services: To enhance user experience and improve our website's functionality through the analysis of anonymized data.

3. Data Sharing

We only share your data with third parties under specific circumstances:

• With Service Providers: Third-party entities such as fertility clinics, attorneys, escrow services, and healthcare professionals directly involved in the surrogacy process.

• Legal Requirements: When required to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.

• With Your Consent: We will always seek your explicit consent before sharing sensitive information for purposes outside the scope of our services.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. This includes encryption of sensitive information and secure storage systems.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to collect non-personally identifiable data to enhance your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit the functionality of certain features on our website.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, modify, or request the deletion of your personal information. You may also request a copy of the information we have collected about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact details].

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Stork Connections
Email: info@storkconnections.com

Phone: 619.535.9084