Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY FOR CKD CULINARY CONSULTING, LLC / How to Eat for CKD

Last updated 2/20/25

Introduction
CKD Culinary Consulting, LLC, founded by Linda Blaylock, is dedicated to empowering individuals with kidney disease through education and personalized support. As a Renal Nutritionist, Linda specializes in helping patients build and maintain a kidney-friendly diet tailored to their unique needs. In addition to working directly with patients, Linda offers culinary counseling to healthcare professionals and organizations, providing expert guidance on successfully implementing kidney diet strategies for optimal patient care.

Linda Blaylock is the owner and creator of CKD Culinary Consulting, LLC, as well as The How to Eat for CKD Method program. All content, logos, and names associated with CKD Culinary Consulting, LLC, including “CKD Culinary Consulting,” “The How to Eat for CKD Method Nutrition Program,” and "The How to Eat for CKD Nutrition Program, " and the "CKD Nutrition Program," and others, are trademarked and copyrighted.

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our websites, use our mobile or tablet applications, or engage with our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please do not access our sites or services.

Collection of Your Information

We collect information in various ways, including:

Customer Data: Personally identifiable information you voluntarily provide when registering, enrolling in programs, or participating in activities on our website.

Technical Data: Information our servers automatically collect when you access the site, such as IP address, browser type, and device information.

Financial Data: Data related to purchases, processed for supplying goods/services and record-keeping.

Program Enrollment Data: Information related to your program enrollment, including preferences, dietary needs, and engagement within the program or support group.

Communication Data: Any communication you send to us, processed for communication purposes.

Marketing Communications: We may send marketing communications based on your consent or our legitimate interests. You can opt out of receiving promotional emails.

Use of Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Provide a customized experience, process transactions, administer contests/promotions, and send educational/marketing emails.

Tailor content, guidance, and support based on your dietary preferences and CKD management needs.

Communicate with you regarding your program enrollment, including providing access to previously recorded live class sessions or the support group.Improve the functionality of our website and services.

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your information. However, we may share your information with:

Website hosting partners and other service providers who assist in operating our website or servicing you (e.g., payment processors, course hosting, customer support).

Healthcare providers or specialists (if applicable) to help personalize your experience or when you give consent.

Legal authorities if required to comply with the law or protect your rights.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. We may anonymize data for research or statistical purposes.

Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to understand your interests and improve the user experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Third-Party Websites

Our site may include links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or activities.

Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of data transmission or storage is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Your Access to and Control Over Information

You have the right to:

Request to see, change, correct, or delete your personal data.

Opt out of marketing and educational emails.

Express concerns about how your data is used.

Comments and User-Generated Content

When you leave comments or interact in the members' support group, we collect data shown in the comments form, including IP address and browser user agent string. Your profile picture may be visible if using Gravatar.

Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
In the case of the members' group, your data may be visible to other members of the group, depending on the platform's privacy settings.
We encourage you to exercise caution when sharing personal or sensitive information in the group. CKD Culinary Consulting, LLC is not responsible for how other members may use or share your information within the group.

How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely. User profiles can be edited or deleted. Website administrators can see and edit user information.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

You can request an exported file of your data or request deletion, except for data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Modifications to Our Policy

CKD Culinary Consulting, LLC reserves the right to modify or update this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will apply only to information collected after the date of the change.

Online Privacy Policy
This policy applies only to information collected through our websites, online programs, and digital platforms, and not to information collected in person or on social media.

Your Consent

By using our site, you consent to our privacy policy. You confirm that you are age 18 or older and can legally offer your consent.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about our privacy policy or practices, please feel free to reach out to us via email.