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Introduction

Welcome to EDGI UK. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.

What Data We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • Information about your device, including IP address, device type, and browser type.
  • Details about your visits, including pages viewed, time spent, and referral sources.
  • Any information you provide to us directly, such as when signing up for a newsletter or making a purchase.

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Improve our website and services.
  • Respond to inquiries or feedback.
  • Process orders or provide services you've requested.
  • Send you marketing communications, if you've opted in.

Use of Facebook Pixel

We use the Facebook Pixel to understand user activity and optimize our advertising efforts. The Facebook Pixel collects data about your interactions with our website, such as pages visited and actions taken. This data may be used to tailor advertisements to you on Facebook and other platforms.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather data about website usage. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect website functionality.

Data Protection

We implement security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or deletion. However, no online transmission is entirely secure, so we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have rights including:

  • The right to access the data we hold about you.
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
  • The right to request deletion of your data.
  • The right to object to or restrict processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at edgi@kcl.ac.uk.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This privacy policy only applies to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if significant changes are made, we will notify you directly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at edgi@kcl.ac.uk.

Am I Eligible?

To take part in the Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative, part of the NIHR BioResource, you must:

  • Have experienced, or have been diagnosed with an eating disorder
  • Be aged 16 and above
  • Live in England

Sign up TO EDGI UK, part of the NIHR BioResource

Developed in collaboration with Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, and with patients and service users.

If you are younger than 16 and interested in taking part, please contact the EDGI UK team at edgi@kcl.ac.uk.

You can withdraw from the study at any time.

Already have an account? Login or Recover Password

The EDGI UK enrolment process consists of four steps:

  • Reading the Information Sheet
  • Providing consent
  • Completing our questionnaire
  • Providing a saliva sample
Talk to us

Please be aware that phone calls go straight to voicemail. We recommend emailing for a faster response.

Our Office hours are:
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Please note that we will not be able to call you back if the number provided is not a UK based telephone number

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