Privacy Policy for Birtalife

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Birtalife, we understand that navigating the Icelandic administrative landscape — from the Heilsuvera (National Health Portal) to Vinnumálastofnun (Directorate of Labour) — involves sensitive information. We prioritize your privacy and the security of your data. This policy outlines how we collect, process, and protect your information as you manage milestones like Fæðingarorlof (parental leave benefits) and Leikskóli (preschool) enrollment. Birtalife is an informational planning assistant; always confirm deadlines and requirements with the relevant Icelandic authority or professional.

Information We Collect and Why

To provide you with the most accurate support for your parental journey, we require specific data. This helps us generate your personalized timeline and assist with applications.

Personal Identification

We process your Kennitala (national ID number) and basic contact information to ensure that all generated checklists and notifications are relevant to your specific administrative profile. This is essential for interfacing with public digital services and ensuring accuracy.

Administrative and Health Data

We gather information necessary to assist with your Fæðingarorlof application and child-naming processes. When interacting with health-related advice, we treat data with the highest level of care, recognizing that your prenatal and postnatal information — often facilitated by your Ljósmóðir (midwife) or the broader health system — is strictly confidential.

How We Process Your Data

Bureaucratic Workflow Integration

Our tools help you track critical deadlines to minimize the risk of missing Fæðingarorlof benefits. We streamline your pregnancy administrative tasks to help keep your process organized to help you meet the requirements set by institutions like Vinnumálastofnun. We do not store or process your health records directly; instead, we provide the guidance you need to navigate these systems securely.

Security Standards

We utilize secure authentication protocols, including Rafræn skilríki (electronic ID), where required to access sensitive modules of our service. Our architecture is designed to prioritize data integrity and prevent unauthorized access. We follow industry-standard security measures for all personal data, ensuring that your interactions with our platform remain private and controlled by you.

Data Handling & Legislation

Data Protection Framework

All data processing activities are conducted in accordance with Act no. 90/2018 on Data Protection and the Processing of Personal Data. This legislation provides the foundation for your rights, including the right to access, rectify, and delete your personal information.

Parental Leave and Financial Legislation

For users managing parental leave, we align our guidance with the current governing law, Act no. 144/2020 on Maternity/Paternity Leave and Parental Leave. This ensures that the financial and regulatory information we provide reflects current legislative requirements, including the payment cap of 900,000 ISK for qualifying 2026 cases.

Frequently Asked Questions