Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2024

Your Privacy Matters: BeatingEatingDisorders.com is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle information when you use our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use our contact form, we collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Subject and message content
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we may automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

Interactive Tools

Important: Responses to our interactive tools (symptom checkers, assessments, etc.) are:

  • Not stored or saved on our servers
  • Not transmitted to us or any third parties
  • Processed locally in your browser only
  • Not linked to your identity

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and feedback
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze website usage patterns (aggregated and anonymized)
  • Maintain website security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not:

  • Sell your personal information
  • Share your information with third parties for marketing
  • Store responses to interactive assessment tools
  • Track you across other websites

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Ensure website functionality
  • Analyze website traffic (anonymized)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services such as:

  • Google Fonts: For typography (privacy policy: fonts.google.com/about)
  • Analytics Services: For anonymized usage statistics

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

External Links

Our website contains links to external websites and resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure HTTPS encryption
  • Regular security updates
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure contact form handling

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Your Rights

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

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your information
  • Objection to certain processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.

Email: info@beatingeatingdisorders.com

💚 Your Privacy, Your Control

We believe in transparency and your right to privacy. We collect only what's necessary to provide and improve our educational resources.