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Privacy & Policy Statement

Region 17 ESC is committed to respecting the privacy of all visitors to our website and to operating with transparency and accountability.

View Full Privacy Policy (PDF) Effective January 1, 2025

Privacy Statement

ESC Region 17 is committed to respecting the privacy of all visitors to our website. We will post any updates to this policy here as they occur. By accessing and using the ESC Region 17 website, you acknowledge and consent to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

ESC Region 17 does not collect personal information from website visitors unless you voluntarily choose to provide it — such as when submitting an inquiry, requesting services, or completing a transaction. When you provide personal information, you are authorizing ESC Region 17 to use that information for the sole purpose of addressing your inquiry, fulfilling your request, or completing your transaction.

ESC Region 17 does not sell personal information to any third party.

Information We Collect

When you voluntarily provide it, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, organization, or job title — for example, when registering for professional development, signing up for newsletters, or contacting us.

Our website and hosting platform may also automatically collect technical information including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (used for functionality and analytics only)

How We Use Information

We use collected information to register you for trainings and events, communicate about ESC17 services, improve website functionality and security, and meet legal or reporting obligations.

Information Sharing

Our website is hosted and supported by EZTask, a service provider that assists ESC17 with website functionality, communications, and security. EZTask processes certain technical and registration data solely to deliver these services and is contractually obligated to safeguard your information.

We may also disclose information to comply with legal obligations or valid government requests.

Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enable site functionality, store your preferences, and analyze usage to improve services. You can manage cookie settings in your browser — disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

Data Security

ESC17 and its service providers implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While no system can guarantee complete security, appropriate measures are taken to safeguard your data.

Your Choices & Rights

You may update or correct personal information you have provided, opt out of non-essential communications such as newsletters, or request deletion of your personal information subject to applicable legal obligations. To make a request, contact us using the information below.

Report a Security Vulnerability

If you believe you have discovered a potential security vulnerability, we ask that you report it to us via email at webmaster@esc17.net.

Please include as much information as possible about the vulnerability, steps to reproduce it, and the affected system or page URL.

Contact Us

Education Service Center, Region 17
Attention: Technology Department
1111 West Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79416
Phone: 806-792-4000

For questions about this policy or to submit a privacy request, contact the Technology Department at the address above.
We are passionately committed to developing and nurturing healthy, thriving learning communities across Region 17 by guiding and supporting schools in their quest for excellence.

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