At Trail’s End, the safety and privacy of our Scouts is a top priority. We’ve built safeguards into our online fundraising platform to help protect Scouts while they participate in online sales.
Limited display name
Only a Scout’s first name and last initial appear on their online fundraising page. This helps maintain anonymity while still allowing supporters to see who they are supporting.
Scout pages are not searchable
Scout fundraising pages are not searchable through the Trail’s End website.
Pages are only accessible through:
A direct link shared by the Scout or their parent, or
A Scout code that is intentionally shared with a supporter
This ensures that only people a Scout chooses to share with can access their page.
No location information displayed
Trail’s End does not display any location details on a Scout’s online selling page.
Photos and personal details are optional
Scouts are not required to upload:
A profile photo
Activity photos
Personal details or a Scout story
All of these fields are optional and fully controlled by the Scout and their family.
Smart sharing guidance
We encourage Scouts and parents to be thoughtful about what they choose to share, especially in the Scout story section.
To help protect privacy:
Avoid including sensitive or identifying information
Do not share addresses, school names, or schedules
Keep stories focused on Scouting goals and experiences