Privacy Policy

Transparency, responsible information practices, and respect for your privacy.

Effective Date: September, 2026

Introduction

Wove Health, Inc. (“Wove Health,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Georgia, United States. We generate, translate, and connect women’s health knowledge across the lifespan through research, education, and community partnerships.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit wovehealth.org (the “Site”), subscribe to updates, contact us, make a donation, or register for an event or training through the Site.

What This Policy Does Not Cover

Participation in Wove Health research activities may involve separate information collection practices, informed consent procedures, research protocols, and applicable ethical or regulatory protections. This website Privacy Policy does not replace those requirements. Third-party websites linked from our Site maintain their own privacy policies.

Health Information Disclaimer

Wove Health does not provide medical care through this website. Information provided on the Site is intended for educational and informational purposes and should not replace advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.

Wove Health collects information necessary to respond to inquiries, communicate with supporters and partners, administer programs and activities, process donations, and operate and improve our website.

Information You Provide

ActivityInformation that may be collected
Contact forms and emailName, email address, organization or affiliation, reason for contacting us, and message
Newsletter or updates sign-upName, email address, and communication preferences, where requested
DonationsName, contact information, billing details, donation amount, and transaction information
Events, training, or webinarsName, email address, organization, role, and accessibility needs voluntarily provided
Partnership, volunteer, or board inquiriesContact details, professional background, and information or documents voluntarily submitted

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, Wove Health and its website service providers may collect certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, pages visited, and information about how visitors interact with the Site. The information collected depends on the website technologies and services in use.

Additional information about these technologies is provided in the Cookies and Analytics section.

Information From Other Sources

We may receive relevant information from organizations with which we collaborate, service providers supporting our activities, and publicly available professional sources. For example, this may include information necessary to coordinate a jointly organized event or respond to a partnership inquiry.

Please do not submit sensitive personal health information through our general website forms or email. Wove Health does not provide individualized medical advice through these channels.

Wove Health uses personal information for purposes related to our nonprofit operations, website services, communications, and community activities.

Wove Health uses personal information to:

  • Respond to questions, inquiries, and requests.
  • Send newsletters, organizational updates, and event announcements to individuals who have subscribed or otherwise requested communications.
  • Process donations, provide acknowledgments and receipts, and maintain appropriate financial records.
  • Coordinate registration, participation, and follow-up for events, training activities, and community programs.
  • Review and respond to research collaboration, partnership, volunteer, and board inquiries.
  • Maintain, secure, evaluate, and improve our website and online services.
  • Meet applicable legal, tax, accounting, and nonprofit reporting obligations.

Our Commitment to Responsible Information Use

Wove Health does not sell personal information or share it for third-party behavioral advertising. We do not use personal information collected through our website to create marketing profiles for other organizations.

Where applicable, we process personal information in accordance with relevant privacy laws, including requirements concerning consent, legitimate organizational interests, contractual activities, and legal obligations.

Wove Health limits the disclosure of personal information to circumstances necessary to support our operations, fulfill requested services, collaborate with partners, and meet applicable legal requirements.

We may share personal information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With organizations that support website hosting, email communications, donation processing, event registration, analytics, and other operational functions.
  • Program and Event Partners: With collaborating organizations when necessary to coordinate an event or program in which you choose to participate. Where appropriate, we will explain relevant information-sharing arrangements during registration.
  • Community and Research Partners: When information sharing is necessary for a requested collaboration or program activity, subject to applicable privacy protections.
  • Legal and Safety Requirements: When disclosure is required by law or reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or security of individuals or Wove Health.
  • Organizational Changes: In connection with a lawful organizational restructuring or transfer of activities, subject to applicable privacy requirements.
  • With Your Permission: For other purposes when you have authorized the disclosure.

Wove Health does not publicly identify individual donors without their permission.

Research Information and Privacy

Information submitted through Wove Health’s general website forms is not automatically used as research data.

Research activities involving personal information are governed by the applicable study protocols, consent procedures, ethical review requirements, and data protection practices. Participation in research is voluntary, and information collected for research purposes is managed separately from routine website inquiries, as appropriate to the study.

Cookies and similar technologies help websites function, maintain security, and provide information about how visitors use online services.

Wove Health’s website and its service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, and the visitor experience.

These technologies may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Technologies necessary for website functionality, security, administrative operations, and certain forms or services.
  • Website Analytics: Technologies that may help us understand website traffic, page visits, and how visitors interact with our content.
  • Third-Party Services: Embedded content, donation forms, and other external services may use cookies or collect information in accordance with their own privacy practices.

You can manage or restrict cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.

Wove Health reviews its use of website technologies as its services evolve and will update this Privacy Policy when material changes occur.

Wove Health uses third-party services to support online donations and payment processing.

When you make a donation, we may collect information such as your name, email address, billing information, donation amount, and transaction details. This information is used to process and acknowledge contributions, maintain financial records, respond to donor inquiries, and meet applicable legal and reporting obligations.

Payment information is handled through the payment processing services connected to our donation platform. The collection, processing, and storage of payment information are also subject to the applicable provider’s privacy and security practices.

Wove Health does not publicly identify individual donors without their permission. Donors may contact us at info@wovehealth.org with questions about their information or donation records.

Wove Health retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, support our organizational activities, and meet applicable legal, financial, and regulatory requirements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and its purpose:

  • Newsletter and Communication Records: Retained while an individual remains subscribed or until the information is no longer needed for legitimate organizational purposes.
  • General Inquiries and Correspondence: Retained as necessary to respond to requests, maintain appropriate records, and support ongoing relationships.
  • Event and Training Registrations: Retained as needed for program administration, evaluation, reporting, and applicable recordkeeping requirements.
  • Donation and Financial Records: Retained in accordance with applicable tax, accounting, and nonprofit recordkeeping obligations.
  • Website and Technical Information: Retained according to operational needs and the practices of relevant service providers.

When personal information is no longer needed, Wove Health takes reasonable steps to securely delete or de-identify it, subject to applicable legal obligations.

Wove Health is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss of personal information.

These safeguards may include secure website connections, access controls, appropriate account management practices, and the use of established service providers.

Although we take reasonable precautions, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

If a data security incident occurs, Wove Health will evaluate the circumstances and provide notifications as required by applicable law.

Wove Health is based in the United States and works toward advancing women’s health through research, education, and partnerships that may extend across geographic boundaries.

If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that information you provide may be transferred to, processed, or stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Privacy and data protection laws may differ between jurisdictions. Where applicable, Wove Health will take steps to meet relevant legal requirements governing the processing and international transfer of personal information.

Wove Health respects your right to understand and make choices about how your personal information is collected, used, and maintained.

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access Your Information: Request information about the personal data we maintain about you.
  • Correct Your Information: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Request Deletion: Ask us to delete personal information, subject to applicable legal, financial, or regulatory recordkeeping requirements.
  • Request a Copy: Request a copy of certain personal information in a portable format, where applicable.
  • Manage Communications: Unsubscribe from newsletters and other optional communications using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.
  • Manage Cookies: Adjust browser settings or use available website privacy controls to manage certain cookies and tracking technologies.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for activities that rely on your consent, where applicable.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact info@wovehealth.org with the subject line “Privacy Request.”

We may request information necessary to verify your identity before processing certain requests. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

We will not unlawfully discriminate against individuals for exercising their applicable privacy rights.

Individuals located in certain jurisdictions may have additional rights, including the ability to contact a relevant data protection authority or appeal certain decisions where provided by law.

Wove Health recognizes the importance of protecting children’s and adolescents’ personal information.

Our general website is intended primarily for adults and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through general website forms.

Certain Wove Health programs and community initiatives may involve adolescents. Participation in these activities is coordinated through appropriate program registration, consent procedures, and partnerships, with parental or guardian permission obtained when required by applicable law or program requirements.

Information collected through youth-focused programs is managed in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and relevant program-specific procedures.

If you believe that a child under 13 has submitted personal information through our general website without appropriate authorization, please contact info@wovehealth.org so we can review the matter and take appropriate action.

Wove Health may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, organizational activities, technologies, services, or applicable legal requirements.

When changes are made, we will update the effective date displayed at the beginning of this policy.

If we make material changes affecting how personal information is collected, used, or shared, we will provide additional notice when required by applicable law.

We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices.