Privacy policy.

Last updated: 24/06/25

1. Introduction

Welcome to Mama Collective. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

Data Controller: Mama Collective
BA4 4QX, United Kingdom
Email: leah@mama-collective.com

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, email address

  • Service Information: Baby's age/due date, location/postcode

  • Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe (we don't store card details)

  • Communications: Messages you send us, survey responses

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Data: How you interact with our website and services

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type

  • Cookies: See our Cookie Policy below

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision (Legal basis: Contract)

  • Matching you with appropriate local WhatsApp groups

  • Sending weekly advice emails

  • Processing payments

  • Providing customer support

  • Organising events and meetups

3.2 Marketing (Legal basis: Legitimate interest/Consent)

  • Sending product recommendations and affiliate links

  • Sharing discount codes and special offers

  • Promoting partner businesses and specialists

  • Social media advertising (Meta/Facebook with hashed emails)

3.3 Business Operations (Legal basis: Legitimate interest)

  • Improving our services

  • Website analytics via Google Analytics

  • Fraud prevention and security

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

  • Stripe: Payment processing

  • Brevo: Email marketing services

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics

  • Squarespace: Website hosting

  • Meta/Facebook: Advertising (hashed email addresses only)

4.2 Affiliate Partners

When you click affiliate links, the partner may receive information about your visit (but not your personal details unless you choose to purchase).

4.3 Business Partners

We may share your email address with partner mum businesses only with your explicit consent.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services:

  • Active customers: Duration of service plus 7 years for accounting purposes

  • Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

  • Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict processing

  • Data portability

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at leah@mama-collective.com.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

  • Secure hosting with Squarespace

  • Encrypted payment processing via Stripe

  • Regular security updates

  • Access controls and staff training

8. International Transfers

All data is stored and processed within the UK/EU. We do not transfer data outside these regions.

9. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable website functionality

  • Analyse website usage (Google Analytics)

  • Remember your preferences

  • Deliver targeted advertising

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Affiliate Links Disclosure

Some links on our website are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe will benefit our community.

11. Age Restrictions

Our services are only available to individuals aged 18 and over.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or website notice.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: leah@mama-collective.com
Address: Mama Collective, BA4 4QX, United Kingdom