Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy was last updated on August 15, 2025. Please check this page periodically for updates.

Steph's Kitchen & Wellness LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates www.stephskitchenandwellness.com ("our website") and provides in-home wellness services including meal preparation, mindful movement, and wellness coaching for older adults in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

We value your privacy. Please ready this Privacy Policy carefully before using our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly
We may collect the following information when you:

Contact us through our website
Schedule a consultation or service
Complete intake forms
Sign up for our newsletter

This information may include:

Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
Dietary preferences, restrictions, and health information
Emergency contact information
Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
Information about your wellness goals and preferences
Medical information relevant to our services (with your consent)

How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

Provide our wellness and meal preparation services
Communicate with you about appointments and services
Process payments for our services
Send you information about our services (with your consent)
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations
Ensure the safety and security of our services

Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With your consent - We will only share information with your explicit permission
Service providers - We work with trusted third parties who help us operate our business (payment processors, scheduling software, etc.)
Legal requirements - If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
Emergency situations - To protect health and safety when necessary

Health Information Privacy

As a wellness service provider, we take special care with health-related information:

All health information is kept confidential and secure
We follow applicable healthcare privacy laws
Health information is used only to provide our services
We maintain secure records of all client information

Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Secure data transmission and storage
Limited access to personal information
Regular security assessments
Secure payment processing through trusted providers

Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:

Access the personal information we have about you
Request corrections to your information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
Opt-out of marketing communications
Control cookie preferences in your browser

To exercise these rights, contact us at steph@stephskitchenandwellness.com

Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy
Our services are designed for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

Virginia Residents
If you are a Virginia resident, you have rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) including similar rights to access, delete, and correct your personal information.

Washington, DC Residents

As a District resident, you are protected under DC's data breach notification laws. We are committed to complying with any additional consumer privacy regulations that may be enacted by the District of Columbia.

Maryland Residents
If you are a Maryland resident, beginning October 1, 2025, you will have rights under the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) including:

Right to access your personal data
Right to correct inaccurate personal data
Right to delete personal data
Right to data portability
Right to opt-out of certain data processing activities
Right to appeal our decision regarding your requests

Consent
By using our website or services, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and sharing of information as described in this policy.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please check this page periodically for updates.

Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Steph's Kitchen & Wellness
Email: steph@stephskitchenandwellness.com
Phone: 703-727-4624