Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 2, 2026
Throughline Nutrition ("we," "us," or "our") is a registered dietitian private practice located in New York. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at www.throughlinenutrition.com or interact with us online.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly:
Information collected automatically:
Information from third-party services:
Information you provide directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, and message content submitted through our contact form
- Appointment details submitted through our online scheduling tool (Google Calendar / Google Appointment Scheduling)
- Any health, dietary, or nutrition-related information you voluntarily share when requesting or booking a consultation
Information collected automatically:
- Standard website usage data (such as pages visited, browser type, and device information) collected via our website platform
- Cookies or similar tracking technologies used by our website host/designer's platform for site functionality and basic analytics
Information from third-party services:
- If you engage with us through social media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook), we may receive limited information made available to us by that platform, subject to that platform's own privacy policy
- Scheduling information processed through Google's appointment scheduling tools, subject to Google's Privacy Policy
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Schedule, confirm, and manage appointments
- Communicate with you about services, appointments, or follow-up care
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and professional obligations
3. Health Information and HIPAA
As a registered dietitian, information you share with us in connection with nutrition counseling or clinical services may be considered protected health information (PHI). Depending on how services are provided and billed, we may be subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Information submitted through our public-facing website (such as a general contact form) is not a secure, encrypted method of transmitting health information. Please avoid sending detailed medical or health information through the contact form; instead, wait to share such details until you are engaged in a confidential consultation or through a secure client portal, if one is provided.
If we are a HIPAA-covered entity, a separate Notice of Privacy Practices governing your PHI is provided to clients at the start of care and is available upon request.
Information submitted through our public-facing website (such as a general contact form) is not a secure, encrypted method of transmitting health information. Please avoid sending detailed medical or health information through the contact form; instead, wait to share such details until you are engaged in a confidential consultation or through a secure client portal, if one is provided.
If we are a HIPAA-covered entity, a separate Notice of Privacy Practices governing your PHI is provided to clients at the start of care and is available upon request.
4. Third-Party Services
Our website relies on third-party tools to operate, including:
These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:
- Google (appointment scheduling and calendar management)
- Our website hosting/design platform (site hosting, forms, and basic analytics)
- Social media platforms (for public-facing content and engagement)
These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:
- Google Privacy Policy
- Our website platform's privacy policy
- Relevant social media platform privacy policies
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic site functionality and understand how visitors use the site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some site features may not function properly as a result.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information we collect, consistent with New York's Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal and health information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, provide services, and comply with applicable legal, tax, or professional record-keeping requirements (which for clinical records may extend several years under New York law).
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
- Request to review or correct information you've submitted to us
- Unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time via the link in those emails
- Contact us with questions about how your information is used
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (including social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
11. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Throughline Nutrition
[email protected]
Throughline Nutrition
[email protected]
