Athens Scouting 53 is committed to creating a safe digital environment for our youth members.
🔒 Members-Only Access
Photo albums, family rosters, and scout data are protected behind member authentication. Only verified members of the appropriate unit can view private content.
💬 BSA-Compliant Messaging
- Scout ↔ Scout DMs: Blocked — scouts cannot privately message each other
- Scout ↔ Leader DMs: Parents are automatically CC'd on every message
- Group Chats with Scouts: Scoutmaster + parent are auto-added as guardians
- Adult ↔ Adult: No restriction
📸 Photo Privacy
Event photos are members-only by default. Shared album links use time-limited HMAC tokens that expire after 30 days. No photos are indexed by search engines.
👤 No Public Youth Profiles
Scout names, ages, and personal details are never displayed on public-facing pages. Family and roster data is only accessible to authenticated unit members.
🔐 Data Security
All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS). Member sessions use secure, httpOnly cookies. Permission levels enforce role-based access (Scout → Parent → Leader → Admin).
📋 YPT Compliance
This website follows BSA Youth Protection Training (YPT) guidelines. All adult volunteers are required to complete YPT certification before interacting with youth through this platform.
Questions? Use the Contact Us button or email leadership directly.
