PRIVACY POLICY

Definitions and Interpretation

 

Data

Collectively, all information that you submit to EDGE Associates via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws.  

 

Cookies
A small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below (Cookies).  

 

Data Protection Laws
Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and any national implementing and supplementary laws, regulations, and secondary legislation.  

 

GDPR  
The UK General Data Protection Regulation.  

 

EDGE Associates, we or us  
EDGE Associates, the owner and operator of this Website.  
 

UK and EU Privacy & Cookie Law  
The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 & 2018.  

 

User or You  
Any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by EDGE Associates and acting in the course of their employment, or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to EDGE Associates and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services.  

 

Website  
The website that you are currently using, https://www.edge-associates.com/, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.  

 

Scope of This Privacy Policy  

This Privacy Policy applies only to the actions of EDGE Associates and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website, including but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.  
For the purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, EDGE Associates is the "data controller". This means that EDGE Associates determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.  

 

Data Collected  

We may collect the following Data, including personal Data, from you:  ​

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• a. Name  

• b. Date of birth  

• c. Gender  

• d. Contact details (email, phone number, address)  

• e. Health and fitness information (including allergies and medical conditions relevant to participation)  

• f. Emergency contact details  

• g. Headshots and audition videos (submitted for assessment purposes)  

 

In each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.  

 

How We Collect Data  

We collect Data in the following ways:  

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• a. Data is given to us by you.  

• b. Data is collected automatically.  

 

Data That is Given to Us by You  

EDGE Associates will collect your Data in several ways, for example:  

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• a. When you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail, or through any other means.  

• b. When you register with us and set up an account to receive our programmes/services.  

• c. When you complete surveys that we use for research purposes (although you are not obliged to respond).  

• d. When you enter a competition or promotion through a social media channel.  

• e. When you make payments to us, through this Website or otherwise.  

• f. When you elect to receive marketing communications from us.  

• g. When you submit headshots and audition videos for assessment and application purposes.  

 

In each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.  

 

Data That is Collected Automatically  

To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:  

 

• a. We automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This helps us improve Website content and navigation and includes your IP address, the date, times, and frequency of access, and the way you use and interact with its content.  

• b. We collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. (See the section below, Cookies).  

 

Our Use of Data  

Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:  

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• a. Internal record keeping.  

• b. Improvement of our services.  

• c. Processing applications for our training programmes.  

• d. Contacting you regarding bookings, updates, or important programme-related information.  

• e. Transmission by email of marketing materials that may be of interest to you (where applicable consent is provided).  

• f. Contact for market research purposes, which may be done using email, telephone, or mail.  

In each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.  

 

Keeping Data Secure  

We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:  

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• a. Access to your account is controlled by a password and username that is unique to you.  

• b. We store your Data on secure servers.  

• c. Headshots and audition videos submitted via our Website are only used for internal review and selection purposes and are not shared publicly.  

• d. Any photos/videos taken during EDGE training sessions may be used for marketing, social media, and

 

promotional materials, unless you opt out in writing.  
If you suspect any misuse, loss, or unauthorised access to your Data, please contact us immediately at info@edge-associates.com

 

Data Retention  

Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or until you request that the Data be deleted.  

Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes.  

 

Your Rights  

You have the following rights in relation to your Data:

 

 

• a. Right to access – Request copies of the Data we hold about you.  

• b. Right to correction – Ask us to rectify inaccurate or incomplete Data.  

• c. Right to erasure – Request that we delete your Data from our systems.  

• d. Right to restrict processing – Ask us to stop processing your Data.  

• e. Right to data portability – Request your Data in a structured format.  

• f. Right to object – Object to how we use your Data, including for marketing purposes.  

 

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@edge-associates.com.   

 

Contact Us  

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:  

📩 Email: info@edge-associates.com  
📞 Contact: Emily Goodenough – 07775 538812
🌐 Website: www.edge-associates.com/contact

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Cookies

 
This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. EDGE Associates uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of services. EDGE Associates has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.  

All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.  
Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent, you enable EDGE Associates to provide a better experience and service. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however, certain features of the Website may not function as intended.  

For more information about the Cookies we use, please visit: www.edge-associates.com/cookies

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