Privacy Policy – RD Verify

Last updated: November 2025

At RD Verify, your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and the choices you have. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

RD Verify (“we,” “our,” “site”) is owned and operated by Katie Ernst, RD.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Data You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

Submit a contact form
Leave a comment
Subscribe to emails or updates
Interact with affiliate links

This may include your name, email address, and any information you voluntarily share.

B. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit RD Verify, certain information is automatically collected through cookies and analytics tools, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Referring website
Device type

This data helps us understand how visitors use the site to improve the user experience.

2. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the information shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. Their privacy policy can be found at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/

After approval, your profile picture (if available) will be visible next to your comment.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to:

Analyze site traffic
Improve website functionality
Remember user preferences
Support affiliate tracking
Detect spam and security risks

If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience.

You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

4. Embedded Content From Other Websites

Posts on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, product cards, etc.). Embedded content behaves exactly as it would on the originating website.

These sites may:

Collect data
Use cookies
Track your interaction
Monitor your behavior if you’re logged into their platform

Examples include YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, and Fullscript.

5. Affiliate Links & Tracking

RD Verify participates in various affiliate programs. This means some links may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These programs may use cookies or tracking technology to attribute clicks and purchases.

Affiliate programs include, but are not limited to:

Amazon Associates
Fullscript
Brand-specific affiliate partnerships

For more details, please review our Affiliate Disclosure page.

6. Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to email updates, we collect your email address for the purpose of delivering newsletters and communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the link in the email.

We never sell or share your email address.

7. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

Improve website functionality and content
Respond to comments or inquiries
Send newsletters (if subscribed)
Track affiliate performance
Prevent spam and maintain security
Analyze website traffic and trends

8. How Your Data Is Protected

We use reasonable technical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. Use the site at your own discretion.

9. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party tools to operate RD Verify, including:

Google Analytics
Fullscript embed tools
Amazon Associates
Anti-spam and security plugins
Email service providers

These services have their own privacy policies and may collect or process data according to their terms.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

Access to the data we store
Requesting corrections
Requesting deletion
Withdrawing consent
Limiting data processing

To request changes or deletion, contact us using the information below.

11. Children’s Privacy

RD Verify does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware of accidental collection, we will delete it promptly.