PRIVACY POLICY
Our website address is: http://kristensmaldonenutrition.com/.
This privacy policy sets out how Kristen Smaldone Nutrition uses and protects any information that you give while using www.kristensmaldonenutrition.com.
The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Kristen Smaldone Nutrition may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from March 31, 2020.
What We Collect
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number
- Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
- Cookies and Usage Data
- Other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers
What We Do With The Information We Gather
Kristen Smaldone uses the collected data for various purposes:
- To provide and maintain the Service
- To notify you about changes to our Service
- To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so
- To provide customer care and support
- To provide analysis or valuable information so that we can improve the Service
- To monitor the usage of the Service
Analytics
We may use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service.
- Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity.For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en .
Usage Data
We may also collect information how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
Tracking and Cookies Data
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information.
Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our Service.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
Examples of Cookies we use:
- Session Cookies. We use Session Cookies to operate our Service.
- Preference Cookies. We use Preference Cookies to remember your preferences and various settings.
- If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
- Security Cookies. We use Security Cookies for security purposes.
Legal Requirements
Kristen Smaldone Nutrition may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- To comply with a legal obligation
- To protect and defend the rights or property of Kristen Smaldone Nutrition
- To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
- To protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
- To protect against legal liability
Third Party Use of Personal Information
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to share your information.
Additionally, the Website may use third-party service providers to service various aspects of the Website. Each third-party service provider’s use of your personal information is dictated by their respective privacy policies. The Website currently uses the following third-party service providers:
- PayPal – this service is used to serve our ecommerce platform. At no time is your banking information passed to the Website. We receive only information used for order fulfillment.
- Stripe (not yet in use) – this service is used to serve our ecommerce platform. At no time is your banking information passed to the Website. We receive only information used for order fulfillment.
- Mailchimp – this service is used for delivery of email updates and newsletters. We store your name and email address for purposes of delivering such communications.
- Practice Better – this is a complete client management platform for dietitian’s professionals.
- Doxy.Me – this service is used to service the Website’s tele-nutrition practice. We receive your information from doxy.me to allow us to service you.
At this time, your personal information is not shared with any other third-party applications. This list may be amended from time to time in the Website’s sole discretion.
Except when required by law, we will not sell, distribute, or reveal your email addresses or other personal information without your consent; however, we may disclose or transfer personal information collected through the Website to third parties who acquire all or a portion of our business, which may be the result of a merger, consolidation, or purchase of all or a portion of our assets, or in connection with any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding brought by or against us.
Transfer of Data
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from your jurisdiction.
If you are located outside United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to United States and process it there.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
Kristen Smaldone Nutrition will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services
WEBSITE/BLOG CONTENT POLICY
Please do not take images, articles or recipes without crediting where it came from and linking to this site.
AFFILIATE POLICY
Kristen Smaldone Nutrition may be a participant in several affiliate programs. When an affiliate, information of participation will be known. If you click on those links, which are known as “affiliate links” and make a purchase, I receive a small affiliate compensation. This does not affect the price you pay (the company pays me) and I appreciate the little bit of support!
Money earned through affiliate links and ads helps keep this website/blog running and allows me to continue to provide great information to my readers. I only use affiliate links on products that I have tried and trust.
CHILDREN’S INFORMATION
The Website does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 16. If a parent or guardian believes that the Website has personally identifiable information of a child under the age of 16 in its database, please contact us immediately at Kristen.smaldone@gmail.com and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
CERTIFICATIONS
Kristen Smaldone is a registered dietitian and has been an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics since 2010. As a registered dietitian nutritionist and member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Kristen Smaldone is bound by a code of ethics. Valuing her professional reputation, she strives to be transparent in my work.
CODE OF ETHICS
As a registered dietitian, Kristen Smaldone is bound by a Code of Ethics to refrain from the practice of providing false or misleading information to patients, clients and consumers. The fundamental principles of the Code of Ethics are dietetics practitioners conduct themselves with honesty, integrity and fairness. Dietetics practitioners are also to support and promote high standards of professional practice (for the benefit of clients, the public, and the profession) by reporting perceived violations of the Code of Ethics. Failure to disclose real or perceived conflicts of interest is a direct violation of this code. As registered dietitians increase their online and traditional media presence, the need for open and honest disclosure has become crucial to preserving the integrity of our profession and interests of consumers, as well as adhering to requirements of the Federal Trade Commission.
DISCLAIMER
All material provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only and is not to be construed as medical advice or instruction. I, Kristen Smladone, am a registered dietitian in the state of Connecticut, but I am not your personal dietitian until a client service contract is signed and agreed to by both parties. Please consult your physician or a qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health and well-being or on any opinions expressed within this website.
Kristen Smaldone Nutrition has made every effort to ensure that all information on the Website have been tested for accuracy. Kristen Smaldone Nutrition makes no guarantees regarding the results that you will see from using the information provided on the Website.
The information provided on this website is believed to be accurate based on the best judgment of Kristen Smaldone, RD and her credentialed opinions. Kristen Smaldone Nutrition specifically disclaims responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application or interpretation of any material provided or purchased on this website. You assume all risks associated with use of the information on this website.
All information provided regarding nutrition on the Website is intended to be used for informational purposes only. As stated above, Kristen Smaldone is a registered dietitian; however, content related to nutrition is not medical advice nor is it intended to replace medical advice. The Website is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease, condition, illness, or injury. Before beginning any diet program, modifying your diet, or making changes to the diet of a child in your care, including following the meal plans and nutrition information available on the Website, you should seek advice from a licensed professional.
The Website was developed strictly for informational purposes. You understand and agree that you are fully responsible for your use of the information provided on the Website. Kristen Smaldone Nutrition makes no representations, warranties or guarantees. You understand that results may vary from person to person. Kristen Smaldone Nutrition assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in the Website.
The Website may discuss topics related to health, nutrition, or medicine. This information is not advice and should not be treated as medical advice. The medical information provided on the Website is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The Website makes no representations or warranties in relation to the medical, or nutrition information on the Website.
You must not rely on the information on the Website as an alternative to advice from your medical professional or healthcare provider. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment as a result of any information provided on the Website.
Any statements or claims about the possible health benefits conferred by any foods or supplements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, please contact us:
By email: Kristen.smaldone@gmail.com