PRIVACY POLICY
Bridging Second Chances, Inc. (BSC)
Effective Date: April 29, 2026
Our Commitment to Privacy
Bridging Second Chances, Inc. (“BSC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust of our donors, partners, volunteers, and community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, programs, and services.
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Please note that any third-party websites or services linked from our site operate under their own privacy policies, and BSC is not responsible for their practices.
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We respect your privacy. We don’t sell your data. Ever.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information when you:
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Make a donation
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Register for events, programs, or courses
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Subscribe to newsletters or updates
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Apply to volunteer
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​​Submit forms or contact us
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This information may include:
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Name
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Mailing address
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Email address
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Phone number
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Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)​
Information About Others
If you provide information about another person (for example, when making a donation in someone’s honor), we may collect the following, but not limited to:
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Name
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Contact information
Survey & Feedback Information
From time to time, we may invite you to participate in optional surveys. These responses help us improve our programs, outreach, and services.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process donations and transactions
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Provide receipts and confirmations
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Communicate updates, programs, and ministry activities
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Respond to inquiries and requests
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Improve our website, services, and outreach efforts
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You may opt out of communications at any time by:
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Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails
Cookies & Analytics
BSC uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and understand how our website is used.
We may collect non-identifiable information such as:
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Browser type
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Pages visited
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Time spent on the site
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We use tools like Google Analytics to evaluate website performance. This data is collected in aggregate and does not personally identify you.
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You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may engage trusted third-party providers to perform services on our behalf, such as:
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Payment processing
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Email communications
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Data management
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These providers only access information necessary to perform their services and are required to keep your information confidential.
Information Sharing
Bridging Second Chances does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
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We may share information only when necessary to:
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Process donations or transactions
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Comply with legal obligations
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Protect the rights and safety of BSC and others
Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
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Sensitive data, such as payment information, is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and processed through secure, PCI-compliant providers.
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Access to sensitive information is limited to authorized personnel only.
Children’s Privacy
BSC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our website and services are not directed toward children under 13.
Donor Privacy & Rights
We are committed to honoring donor trust and transparency. As a donor, you have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Request corrections or updates to your information
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Request removal from our records
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Opt out of communications
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To make a request, please contact us:
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Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Changes to This Policy
BSC reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of our services indicates acceptance of any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:
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Bridging Second Chances, Inc.
📧 support@bridging2ndchances.org
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📞 (909) 278-8660
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