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.

This policy applies to all personal data collected under:

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other U.S. privacy regulations.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 for users in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).

By using our website, enrolling in programs, or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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. Payment details are handled by third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and are not stored by us.

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 customer support and program administration.

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

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.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data (GDPR Compliance)

For users in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:

Consent: When you subscribe to our emails, enroll in programs, or submit forms.

Contractual Necessity: When processing payments, transactions, and providing program access.

Legal Obligation: When required to comply with tax laws, fraud prevention, or security obligations.

Legitimate Interests: To improve website functionality, security, and customer service without overriding your rights.

Disclosure of Your Information

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

Website hosting partners and 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.

International Data Transfers (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the EU or EEA, your data may be transferred to the U.S. or other countries with different privacy protections.We use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other legal mechanisms to ensure your data remains protected.

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.

Program Enrollment Data: Retained while you are an active participant.

Financial Data: Kept for tax and accounting purposes (typically 7 years).

Marketing Preferences: Retained until you unsubscribe.

Website Analytics Data: Retained based on your cookie settings.Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely.

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.

Accept All Cookies – Enables full tracking for analytics and marketing.

Accept Essential Cookies Only – Limits tracking to necessary functions.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, some third-party services (e.g., Google, and Facebook) may still track you independently.

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.

For EU/EEA users under GDPR, you also have the right to:

Restrict processing – Limit how we use your data.

Object to processing – Request that we stop using your data for certain purposes.

Data portability – Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise your rights, email [Your Contact Email] with the subject "Privacy Request." We will respond within 30 days for GDPR requests and as required by U.S. laws.

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. 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 depending on the platform's privacy settings. We encourage you to exercise caution when sharing personal or sensitive information. CKD Culinary Consulting, LLC is not responsible for how other members may use or share your information within the group.

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 absolute security.

Data Breach Notification (GDPR & U.S. Compliance)

If a data breach occurs that may affect your personal data, we will notify affected users and legal authorities within 72 hours, if required by law.

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.

User Profiles

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.