Privacy Policy - YouEscape

Last updated: January 22nd, 2026

1. Introduction

YouEscape (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://youescape.org (the “Service”).

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit or interact with our website.

2. Information We Collect

We aim to collect the minimum amount of data necessary to operate and improve YouEscape.

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information only when you choose to provide it, such as:

Email address (for contact or support inquiries)
Messages or feedback you send us

We do not require user accounts.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit youescape.org, we may collect limited technical information, such as:

Browser type and version
Operating system
General usage data (e.g., pages visited, session duration)
Referring URLs

This data is:

Used for basic website functionality and performance
Aggregated where possible
Not used to identify you personally
IP addresses may be processed transiently for security and technical purposes and are not used to identify individual users.

3. Cookies and Tracking

YouEscape may use essential cookies to ensure proper website functionality.

Cookies are used only for basic functionality and performance
No advertising or tracking cookies are used
You may disable cookies through your browser settings

If analytics tools are used, they are configured to minimize data collection and anonymize IP addresses where applicable.

4. Third-Party Services

YouEscape uses third-party services to operate, support the website and process payments, such as:

Patreon (for memberships and payments)
Xola (for payments)
Website hosting providers

Payments and subscriptions are processed entirely by third-party platforms such as Patreon and Xola. YouEscape does not receive or store payment card details, billing addresses, or other financial information. Any personal data related to payments is handled by Patreon and Xola in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Patreon and Xola act as independent data controllers for payment-related processing.

We do not control the data practices of third-party services.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Operate and maintain the website
Respond to inquiries and messages
Improve website content and user experience
Ensure legal and platform compliance

We do not:

Sell personal data
Share personal data for advertising purposes
Profile users for marketing

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on:

Consent (e.g., when you contact us)
Legitimate interests (e.g., operating and improving the website)
Legal obligations where applicable

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

Emails and support messages are retained for communication purposes
Technical data may be retained in aggregated or anonymized form

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent
Request data portability
Object to processing
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the EU member state of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
info@youescape.org

9. Children’s Privacy

YouEscape is intended for a general audience and may be accessed by children.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13, and the website does not include features that require children to submit personal information.

If a parent or guardian believes that personal data from a child has been provided to us, they may contact us, and such information will be deleted promptly.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information processed through the website.

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed by third-party services outside your country of residence, including outside the European Union. Where required, appropriate safeguards are relied upon by our service providers, such as standard contractual clauses.