EU Cookie Policy (EU)

Cookie Policy (EU)

Last updated: December 18, 2025

This Cookie Policy applies to visitors from the European Economic Area and Switzerland.

1. Introduction

Our website, secondchancetolive.org (“the website”), uses cookies and similar technologies (for simplicity, all such technologies are referred to as “cookies”).

Cookies may be placed by us or by third parties whose services are used on this website.

At Second Chance to Live, we are committed to privacy, consent, dignity, and trauma-informed transparency. We do not use tracking to exploit, manipulate, or overwhelm visitors.

This policy explains what cookies are, how they are used, and how you can control your preferences.

2. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, remember preferences, and understand general usage patterns.

Some cookies are placed directly by us. Others may be placed by third-party services used on the site.

3. What are scripts?

A script is a small piece of code that helps a website function interactively and correctly. Scripts may run in your browser or on our server.

4. What is a web beacon?

A web beacon (also called a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of code used to understand how visitors interact with website content. Web beacons may be used in combination with cookies.

5. Types of Cookies We Use

5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the website. They allow the site to function correctly and remember your preferences.

These cookies do not require consent.

5.2 Statistics Cookies

We use privacy-friendly statistics cookies to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve content and usability.

We currently use Burst Statistics, a privacy-focused analytics tool.

Burst Statistics:

• does not track individual visitors
• does not create user profiles
• does not share personal data with third parties

Where required by law, we ask for consent before using statistics cookies.

5.3 Marketing and Tracking Cookies

We do not use marketing, advertising, or behavioral tracking cookies on this website.

6. Placed Cookies

Below are examples of cookies and technologies used on SecondChanceToLive.org:

WordPress
Functional
Used for basic website functionality and content management.

Burst Statistics

Statistics
Used to understand general website usage in a privacy-friendly way. No individual tracking or profiling is performed.

Google Fonts

Functional / Technical
Used to display website fonts consistently.

YouTube

Functional (embedded content only)
Used to display embedded video content. We do not use YouTube for marketing or advertising. YouTube may place cookies when a video is played, which are governed by YouTube’s own privacy and cookie policies.

Complianz

Functional
Used to manage cookie consent and compliance.

Google reCAPTCHA

Functional / Security (under review)
Used to help protect the website from spam and abuse. The specific data processing is under review.

Miscellaneous

Functional (under review)
Cookies from plugins or services currently being evaluated. These are reviewed regularly.

We do not use Google Analytics, Stripe, or advertising/marketing cookies on this website.

Purchases of eBooks are processed externally through Amazon. Any cookies or data used during those transactions are governed by Amazon’s own privacy and cookie policies.

This list may change as we update the website or review installed plugins. We regularly review cookies and remove those that are no longer necessary.

7. Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, a consent banner will appear.

You may:

• accept cookies
• decline cookies
• adjust your preferences

Your consent choices are saved and can be changed at any time unless you clear your browser cookies.

8. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can delete or block cookies using your browser settings at any time.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the proper functioning of some parts of the website.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Union or Switzerland, you have the right to:

• access your personal data
• withdraw consent at any time
• correct or delete inaccurate data
• object to certain types of processing
• lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

We respect and honor all lawful requests related to data protection and privacy.