Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 1, 2026
ESCOT Youth Development, Inc. ("ESCOT," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit www.escot.org, how we use it, and how we protect it.
1. Who We Are
ESCOT Youth Development, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at 32150 Dorsey Street, Westland, Michigan 48186. EIN: 47-4517277. You can reach us at info@escot.org.
2. What Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
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Contact forms: name, email address, and any message content you submit.
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Donation forms: name, email address, and the name of anyone you wish to donate in honor of. Payment information is processed entirely by PayPal - ESCOT does not store or handle your payment or card details.
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Newsletter or update opt-ins: email address.
Information collected automatically
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Website usage data including pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, and general location (city/region level). This is collected through Google Analytics 4 and Wix Analytics.
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Cookies placed by the Wix platform, Google Analytics, and Ahrefs Webmaster Tools. These help us understand how visitors use the site and improve your experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may be affected.
Program enrollment
Youth enrollment is managed through Brightwheel, a separate third-party platform. Information submitted during enrollment is governed by Brightwheel's Privacy Policy and is not stored on this website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Respond to your questions, comments, and requests.
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Process and acknowledge donations.
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Send program updates and newsletters to those who have opted in.
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Improve our website and understand how visitors engage with our content.
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Fulfill legal and regulatory obligations as a registered nonprofit.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
4. Children's Privacy
ESCOT serves youth ages 8 through 18. This website is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect personal information directly from anyone under the age of 13. Youth enrollment is handled through Brightwheel, which is completed by a parent or legal guardian. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through this website, please contact us at info@escot.org and we will promptly delete it.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate our website and programs. Each has its own privacy practices:
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PayPal - donation payment processing (PayPal Privacy Policy)
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Brightwheel - program enrollment (Brightwheel Privacy Policy)
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Wix - website hosting and platform (Wix Privacy Policy)
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Google Analytics 4 - website traffic and behavior analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
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Ahrefs - website performance and SEO analysis (Ahrefs Privacy Policy)
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information you share with us. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use caution when sharing personal information online.
7. Your Rights
You may request to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you at any time by contacting us at info@escot.org. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of this website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach us at:
ESCOT Youth Development, Inc.
32150 Dorsey Street, Westland, Michigan 48186
info@escot.org
