Privacy Policy

Introduction

CREATIN LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website proteinllc.org or use our consulting services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our website or services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms on our website
• Request a consultation or information about our services
• Communicate with us via email, phone, or other means
• Engage our consulting services

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Business name and professional title
• Information about your restaurant or food service business
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website address
• Device identifiers

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Service Delivery: To respond to your inquiries, provide consulting services, and fulfill our contractual obligations.
• Communication: To communicate with you about our services, appointments, and updates.
• Improvement: To improve our website, services, and user experience.
• Analytics: To analyze website usage and trends to better understand our visitors.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Protection: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, and property, as well as that of our clients and others.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on:

• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific purposes, such as marketing communications.
• Contract: When processing is necessary to perform a contract or take pre-contractual steps at your request.
• Legitimate Interests: When we have a legitimate business interest that does not override your privacy rights, such as improving our services.
• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements.

Who Has Access to Your Data

Internal Access

Access to your personal information is limited to authorized CREATIN LLC personnel who need it to perform their job duties. This includes:

• Consulting staff working with clients
• Administrative personnel managing client relationships
• Technical staff maintaining our website and systems

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third parties who perform services on our behalf:

• FormSubmit.co: Processes contact form submissions to deliver them to our email.
• Google: Provides Google Maps embed and Google Fonts services.
• Email Service Providers: May handle transactional emails.

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or other legal processes, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our consulting services to you
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure form processing
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Rights Under GDPR (EU/EEA Residents)

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights or make a request, please contact us at:

We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

We take appropriate measures to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date and the current version will always be available on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: