Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Second Chance Success Foundation (“Second Chance Success Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when you visit our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through our website and related services.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
ZIP code
Reason for contacting us
Message or comments
Information submitted through service, referral, volunteer, partnership, or donation inquiries
Information submitted when subscribing to our updates or newsletter

We may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as browser type, device information, IP address, and general website usage information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information you provide to:

Respond to your questions and requests
Connect individuals with appropriate Second Chance Success Foundation services
Respond to referrals
Process volunteer or community partner inquiries
Respond to donation-related inquiries
Send updates, news, and information when you have subscribed
Improve our website and services
Maintain website security and functionality
Communicate with you regarding your request

We do not use information submitted through our website to create misleading testimonials or public stories without appropriate permission.

3. Information About Participants

Second Chance Success Foundation serves young and adult men, ages 16 and older.

If you provide information about yourself or another participant while requesting services or making a referral, we will handle that information with appropriate care and use it only for legitimate organizational and service-related purposes.

Please do not submit highly sensitive information through a general website contact form unless specifically requested by Second Chance Success Foundation.

4. Referrals and Third-Party Information

If you use our website to refer someone to Second Chance Success Foundation, please only provide information that you are authorized to share.

We may contact the person identified in a referral to determine how we can appropriately respond to their needs.

5. Newsletter and Communications

If you subscribe to Updates & News, we may use your email address to send organizational news, announcements, events, programs, and other relevant communications.

You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in our emails or by contacting us.

6. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand website usage, and provide a better visitor experience.

You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services for functions such as:

Website hosting
Form submissions
Email communications
Analytics
Donations or payment processing
Social media
Embedded content

These third-party services may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies.

Second Chance Success Foundation does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

8. How We Protect Information

We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through our website against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website or method of transmitting information over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information submitted through our website.

We may share information when reasonably necessary to:

Respond to your request
Provide or coordinate services
Work with appropriate service providers
Process donations or website transactions
Comply with applicable laws or legal obligations
Protect the rights, safety, and security of our organization and website users

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, organizations, resources, or social media platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of those websites.

11. Your Choices

You may contact us to:

Ask about information you have submitted
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request information regarding our use of your submitted information
Unsubscribe from non-essential email communications

Certain information may need to be retained when required for legitimate organizational, legal, administrative, or security purposes.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, or practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Second Chance Success Foundation
New Haven, CT 06511
Bridgeport, CT 06606

Email: info@secondchancesuccessct.org
Phone: (203) 996-4006