Privacy Policy for Nascency

Welcome to Nascency (“Nascency,” "we," "us," or "our"). We recognize that privacy is an important issue, especially given the sensitive nature of surrogacy and reproductive health services. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data.

This Privacy Policy applies when you interact with us, including when you use our website (the "Site"), engage with our services, and communicate with our team.

By using our Site or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We collect personal information from you in several ways, including when you provide it directly to us, automatically through your interaction with our Site, or from third-party sources. The categories of information we may collect include:

• Personal Identifiers: Full name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license or passport number.
• Medical Information: Health history, fertility treatment information, lab results, genetic data, mental health screenings, pregnancy and delivery history.
• Financial Information: Payment card details, bank account numbers, insurance information, billing address.
• Background Information: Criminal background checks, child welfare clearances, employment history, education history, references
• Online Activity Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, browsing activity, cookies, and tracking technologies.
• Geolocation Data: Approximate location information based on IP address or mobile device usage.
• Communications: Records of your communications with us, including emails, messages, or call recordings.
• Photos, Videos, and Audio: Images or recordings submitted or captured for identity verification or service purposes.
• Voluntary Information: Any information you voluntarily provide, such as survey responses, testimonials, or other forms.

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To Deliver Services: Facilitate surrogacy matching, coordinate medical procedures, manage client and surrogate relationships, and provide ongoing support.
• To Communicate: Respond to your inquiries, send updates, and provide important information about services, policies, or appointments.
• Payment Processing: Administer billing, payments, reimbursements, and financial reporting.
• Background Information: Criminal background checks, child welfare clearances, employment history, education history, references
• Identity and Background Verification: Perform necessary screenings to ensure the eligibility of surrogates and intended parents
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, and healthcare industry standards, including HIPAA where applicable.
• Marketing and Promotions: Send newsletters, updates, event invitations, and promotional materials (subject to your communication preferences).
• Site Improvement: Monitor Site usage, analyze trends, and improve functionality, security, and user experience.
• Security Purposes: Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, unauthorized access, or other malicious activities.

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with third parties under the following circumstances:

• Medical Providers and Clinics: Fertility clinics, obstetricians, psychologists, and other healthcare providers involved in the surrogacy process.
• Third-Party Service Providers: Background screening companies, payment processors, IT service providers, and marketing vendors, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Counsel: Attorneys or law firms representing Nascency, surrogates, or intended parents when necessary.
• Insurance Companies: For purposes related to medical insurance, surrogacy insurance, and liability coverage.
• Government Agencies and Courts: To comply with applicable laws, subpoenas, investigations, or legal proceedings.
• Corporate Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.
• With Your Consent: In any other situation where you have expressly consented to such sharing.

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interaction with our Site, improve our services, and deliver tailored content. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

To learn more, please review our Cookie Policy.

Depending on where you reside (for example, California residents under the CCPA), you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions permitted by law.
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.
• Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: Nascency does not sell personal information. However, if required under CCPA or similar laws, you may formally request that your personal information not be sold or shared.
• Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You may request to limit the use of your sensitive personal information where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello+privacy@nascency.com or by calling (888) 573-3920

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When no longer needed, we securely destroy or anonymize the information in accordance with applicable laws.

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.

Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will delete such information as soon as reasonably possible.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party websites.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other reasons.

We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date. Your continued use of our services after an update signifies your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

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

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