Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 17th, 2026
Last Updated: May 17th, 2026

The Eating Disorders Association of Maine (“EDAM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, submit a form, register for an event, make a donation, become a member, sign up for our newsletter, or otherwise interact with us online.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you choose to provide directly to us, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Organization or professional affiliation

  • Provider directory listing information

  • Event registration information

  • Membership information

  • Donation or payment-related information

  • Messages or questions submitted through website forms

  • Newsletter subscription information

We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, such as browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring website, general location information, and interactions with the website.

Sensitive Information

EDAM provides education, advocacy, training, and resource information related to eating disorders. Some forms or communications may involve health-related or personal information. Please do not submit confidential medical, mental health, nutritional, or crisis information through the website.

EDAM does not provide medical, mental health, nutrition counseling, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency services through this website.

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States.

How We Use Information

We may use information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Process event registrations, donations, memberships, or payments

  • Send newsletters or updates, if you have opted in

  • Maintain provider directory listings

  • Share information about EDAM programs, events, trainings, advocacy efforts, or resources

  • Improve our website and communications

  • Prevent fraud, misuse, or security issues

  • Comply with legal, tax, reporting, or organizational obligations

Donations, Payments, and Event Registrations

EDAM may use third-party payment processors or website platforms to process donations, membership dues, event registrations, or other payments. EDAM does not directly store complete credit card information on its website. Payment information is processed by third-party providers according to their own privacy and security practices.

Email Communications

If you sign up for EDAM’s newsletter or updates, we may send you emails about resources, events, trainings, fundraising, advocacy, or organizational news. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in an email or contacting us directly.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function, improve user experience, understand website traffic, and support analytics or marketing tools.

You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings or through any cookie banner or privacy settings available on our website.

How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the website, process payments, manage email communications, host events, maintain records, or provide other organizational support. These providers may only use information as needed to provide services to EDAM.

We may also share information when required by law, to protect our rights, to prevent fraud or misuse, or to respond to legal requests.

Provider Directory Information

If you submit information for inclusion in EDAM’s provider directory, you understand that approved listing information may be displayed publicly on the EDAM website. Please only submit information that you are comfortable making publicly available.

EDAM may review, edit, approve, decline, update, or remove directory listings at its discretion.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites, resources, organizations, providers, or services. EDAM is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, accuracy, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the website. However, no website, online form, email system, or digital transmission is completely secure. Please use care when submitting personal information online.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Your Choices

You may contact us to request that we update, correct, or delete certain personal information we maintain, subject to legal, tax, nonprofit reporting, operational, or recordkeeping obligations.

You may also unsubscribe from email communications at any time.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Eating Disorders Association of Maine
Email: info@maineeatingdisorders.org
Website: https://www.maineeatingdisorders.org/