Privacy Policy
Eaton County Youth Livestock Organization (ECYLO)
Effective Date: 3/30/2026
1. Overview
The Eaton County Youth Livestock Organization (“ECYLO,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy applies to:
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Our website (eclivestock.org)
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The ECYLO Volunteer Hub mobile and web application
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Related services we provide
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Account login credentials
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Emergency contact information (entered manually by users)
Information Collected Automatically
We may collect:
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Device information
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IP address
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Usage data and interactions
We use Google Analytics for basic usage tracking and to improve our services. We do not use analytics for advertising or remarketing.
3. How We Use Information
We use the collected information to:
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Create and manage user accounts
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Facilitate volunteer sign-ups and coordination
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Communicate important updates
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Improve app functionality and user experience
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Maintain system security
4. Mobile Application (ECYLO Volunteer Hub)
The ECYLO Volunteer Hub allows users to:
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Register as volunteers
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Sign up for event shifts
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Provide contact and emergency information
We only collect data necessary to operate these features.
We do not access or upload your device contacts. Emergency contact information is entered manually by the user.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored and managed using Base44, a platform used to create and manage the Volunteer Hub application.
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information, including:
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Secure data storage
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Access controls
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Limited internal access
However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information:
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With service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting) strictly to operate our services
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When required by law
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To protect the safety and integrity of our organization
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7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
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Provide services
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Comply with legal obligations
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Resolve disputes
8. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
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Access your account information
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Update your information
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Delete your account directly within the app
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Request deletion by contacting us at communications@eclivestock.org
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services may be used by minors, including youth exhibitors and volunteers.
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Accounts may be created by minors or their parents/guardians
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We encourage parental or guardian involvement in all youth account activity
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Parents or guardians may request to be added as an account manager or contact associated with a minor’s account, where applicable
We limit the collection of personal information from minors to what is necessary for participation in ECYLO programs and services.
Parents or guardians who wish to review, update, or request deletion of a minor’s information may contact us at communications@eclivestock.org
10. Internal SMS Communications (Non-Public Use Only)
ECYLO uses SMS messaging only for internal users, such as board members and authorized personnel.
These messages are:
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One-time transactional verification/security codes
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Not used for marketing or public communication
By providing a phone number for internal system access, users consent to receive a one-time security code.
Message details:
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Message & data rates may apply
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Reply STOP to opt out
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Reply HELP for assistance
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Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages
11. Third-Party Services
We rely on trusted third-party providers to operate our services, including:
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Google Analytics (analytics)
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Base44 (application infrastructure and data management)
These providers only process data as necessary to support our services.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
Eaton County Youth Livestock Organization (ECYLO)
1025 S Cochran Ave
Charlotte, MI 48813
Email: communications@eclivestock.org
Website: eclivestock.org
