GDPR Privacy & Disclaimer Policy for Freebirth.bg

1. Data Controller:
   The website Freebirth.bg is operated by a private individual, who is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data.
   For any questions or requests regarding your data, please contact:
   Email: legal@freebirth.bg
   
   

2. Scope
   This policy applies to all data collected via Freebirth.bg , including user-submitted birth stories, emails, and technical data from website use.
   
   

3. Legal Basis & Purpose of Processing
   Personal data is collected and processed on the following bases:
   

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit your story or sign up for updates.
  
• Legitimate interests: To moderate content, ensure website security, and maintain functionality.
  
  

Purposes include:

• Publishing and moderating user-submitted stories.
  
• Responding to user inquiries.
  
• Maintaining site security and preventing abuse.
  
  

4. Data Collected
   

• Voluntarily provided data: Name/pseudonym, email, and any content you submit (including sensitive information you choose to disclose, e.g. health details).
  
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, and usage statistics.
  
  

5. User Stories
   By submitting a birth story, you consent to its publication on Freebirth.bg.
   

• You may choose whether your story is published anonymously or with attribution.
  
• Stories are published as personal experiences only.
  
• You may request removal of your story at any time (see Section 8).
  
  

6. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
   

• Informational purpose only: Content on Freebirth.bg is user-generated and shared for storytelling and informational purposes.
  
• No advice: Nothing on this website should be taken as medical, health, or professional advice.
  
• No liability: The operator of Freebirth.bg assumes no responsibility for decisions made based on content published on the website. For health or medical concerns, always consult a qualified healthcare provider.
  
  

7. Data Retention
   

• Submitted stories remain published until you request removal.
  
• Technical data is kept only as long as needed for security and site operation.
  
  

8. Your Rights Under GDPR
   You have the right to:
   

• Access your personal data.
  
• Correct inaccuracies.
  
• Request deletion ("right to be forgotten").
  
• Withdraw consent at any time.
  
• Object to or restrict processing.
  
  

To exercise these rights, contact legal@freebirth.bg.

9. Data Transfers
   Data is stored and processed within the EU/EEA. If transfers outside the EU/EEA occur, they will only be made under GDPR-compliant safeguards.
   
   

10. Security
    Reasonable technical and organizational measures are in place (encryption, access controls, backups) to protect data from unauthorized access or loss.
    
    

11. Policy Updates
    This policy may be updated periodically. The current version is effective as of 01.08.2025.