Cookie Policy

Effective Date: [October 8th, 2025]
Last Updated: [October 8th, 2025]

Introduction

The Bonhoeffer Project ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to transparency about how we collect and use data when you visit our website at thebonhoefferproject.com (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your experience, and provide analytical data to help us serve you better.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them

  • First-party cookies: Set by our Site

  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

1. Essential Cookies (Necessary)

These cookies are required for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled.

  • Payment Processing: Stripe uses cookies to securely process payments for cohort registrations and curriculum purchases

  • Security: To protect against fraud and ensure secure transactions

  • Site Functionality: To remember your session as you navigate our Site

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve your experience.

  • Squarespace Analytics: Tracks page views, visitor behavior, and site performance

  • Google Analytics: Provides insights into traffic sources, user demographics, and engagement patterns

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced features and personalization.

  • Email Collection Forms: To remember if you've already subscribed to our newsletter

  • Preferences: To remember your choices and settings

4. Marketing and Communication Cookies

These cookies help us communicate effectively with our community.

  • Mailchimp: For managing email subscriptions and measuring email campaign effectiveness

  • Embedded Content: YouTube and Vimeo videos embedded on our Site may place cookies to provide video functionality and track viewing statistics

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party services that may use cookies:

  • Stripe (payment processing)

  • Google Analytics (website analytics)

  • Mailchimp (email communications)

  • YouTube/Vimeo (embedded video content)

  • Squarespace (website hosting and analytics)

Each third party has its own privacy policy governing how they use your data. We encourage you to review their policies:

Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to manage cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually

  • Block third-party cookies

  • Block all cookies

  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our Site, including payment processing.

Browser Help Resources:

Opt-Out Tools

Mobile Devices

If you access our Site via a mobile device, refer to your device manufacturer's instructions for managing cookies and tracking technologies.

International Visitors (GDPR Compliance)

If you are visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you have additional rights:

  • Right to Access: Request information about the data we collect

  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data

  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format

  • Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for cookie use at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

Data Retention

Cookies are retained for varying periods depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser

  • Analytics cookies typically expire after 24 months

  • Persistent functionality cookies may remain until you delete them

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

The Bonhoeffer Project
A California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Email: info@thebonhoefferproject.com

For general inquiries about our mission and programs, visit thebonhoefferproject.com

This Cookie Policy is part of our broader [Privacy Policy]. By using our Site, you agree to both this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.