Our Privacy Policy

Mindful4moms Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to the Mindful Moms Study team, which is led by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Here we explain what information we collect through mindful4moms.org and how we use and protect it. This page is not a replacement for the informed consent document provided at enrollment, which details how your research data is handled.

What Information We Collect

As you browse our website, we may collect the following:

• Details you provide voluntarily: If you contact us by email, phone, or text, or complete a screening form, we receive the information you choose to share, including your name, contact details, and responses to screening questions.
• Details gathered automatically: Like most websites, we may collect basic technical information such as your browser and device type and the pages you view. This helps us understand how the site is used and improve it.

How We Use the Information We Collect

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your questions and inquiries about the study.
• Determine eligibility and manage enrollment for those who decide to participate.
• Stay in touch with participants about surveys, classes, and check-ins.
• Analyze website traffic and improve the website experience.
• Comply with research regulations and VCU policies.

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies—small text files stored on your device—to analyze traffic and improve your experience. For example, our site platform may use cookies to gather aggregated visitor data. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may then not function as intended.

Third Parties

We may share information with service providers who help us operate the website or conduct the study (such as website hosting or survey platforms), but only as much as is needed to deliver those services. These providers are expected to protect your information. We may also disclose information when required by law or by the VCU Institutional Review Board. Our website may contain links to other sites; we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Data Retention

We keep information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, complete the study, and meet recordkeeping requirements. Research data is retained in line with the study's approved protocols and VCU policy.

Your Rights

You can contact us to ask what information we hold about you, request corrections, or ask us to delete information you provided through the website. Please note that if you are a study participant, some data may need to be kept for research integrity and regulatory reasons, as explained in the consent form. To make a request, use the contact details below.

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please contact the Mindful Moms Study team:

• Call or text: (804) 273-7267
• Call: (804) 828-5181
• Email: [email protected]

This study has been approved by the VCU Institutional Review Board (HM20021720).