Privacy Policy & SMS Terms of Service

Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation  |  bluegrasstrust.org  |  Last updated: November 2026

The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation ("BGT," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your information. It also includes our SMS Terms of Service, as required by wireless carrier and messaging platform compliance standards.

By using our website, submitting a form, or opting into SMS communications from BGT, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

1.  What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with BGT through our website, events, programs, or communications:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number — when you contact us, register for an event, become a member, make a donation, request a consultation, or sign up for our newsletter

  • Payment information (credit card or bank details) — collected securely through our payment processor when you make a donation or pay for membership or services. BGT does not store full payment card numbers.

  • Organization name and professional information — when you request professional services or consulting

  • Messages, questions, or comments — when you submit a contact form or help desk request

Information Collected Automatically

  • Website usage data — including pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs, and browser/device type, collected via standard web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics)

  • Cookies and similar technologies — used to improve website performance and user experience. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser.

2.  How We Use Your Information

BGT uses the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries, service requests, and help desk questions

  • Process donations, memberships, and event registrations

  • Send newsletters, program announcements, and organizational updates (email and postal mail)

  • Send SMS text messages for appointment reminders, event notifications, membership updates, and other organizational communications — only to individuals who have opted in

  • Provide preservation consulting and professional services

  • Improve our website and digital communications

  • Meet legal, tax, and regulatory obligations

  • Fulfill grant reporting and donor stewardship requirements

3.  Who We Share Your Information With

BGT does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only as necessary to operate our programs and fulfill our mission, including with:

  • Service providers — such as email marketing platforms, event registration systems, payment processors, CRM and donor management software, and website hosting providers. These vendors are contracted to handle your data on our behalf and are prohibited from using it for other purposes.

  • Legal and regulatory authorities — when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of BGT or others

  • Organizational partners — only with your explicit consent, and only as needed for specific programs or events

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. Your phone number and consent to receive SMS messages from BGT will not be sold or provided to any outside organization for their own marketing or messaging use.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties.

4.  SMS Terms of Service

By opting into SMS communications from Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation — whether through a web form, in person, or by texting us directly — you agree to receive text messages from BGT. SMS messages from BGT may include:

  • Appointment reminders and consultation follow-ups

  • Event notifications and program announcements

  • Membership renewal reminders

  • Responses to inquiries submitted through our website or help desk

  • Advocacy alerts and action notifications (for opted-in supporters)

Standard SMS Terms

  • Messaging frequency may vary.

  • Message and data rates may apply. Contact your wireless carrier for details.

  • To opt out of SMS messages at any time, reply STOP to any message you receive from BGT. You will receive a final confirmation message and no further messages will be sent.

  • For assistance, reply HELP to any BGT message, or visit us at https://www.bluegrasstrust.org/

  • Visit https://www.bluegrasstrust.org/privacy-policy for our full Privacy Policy and SMS Terms of Service.

Full SMS Terms Statement

By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation. This includes SMS messages for conversations, appointment reminders, event updates, and organizational communications. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. See our privacy policy at https://www.bluegrasstrust.org/privacy-policy. Text HELP for help. Reply STOP to any message to opt out.

5.  Data Retention

BGT retains your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain our donor and membership records, comply with legal requirements, and support our organizational mission. If you wish to request deletion of your information, please contact us at the address below.

6.  Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

  • Opt out of email communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any BGT email

  • Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP

  • Request access to the personal information BGT holds about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and organizational recordkeeping requirements)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation

201 N Mill St., Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 253-0362

Email: info@bluegrasstrust.org

7.  Security

BGT takes reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. We use industry-standard security practices for our website and systems. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8.  Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. BGT is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourages you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9.  Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website or SMS communications after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10.  Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation

201 N Mill St., Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 253-0362

Email: info@bluegrasstrust.org

Website: https://www.bluegrasstrust.org/

This policy was drafted to meet RingCentral SMS carrier compliance requirements and standard nonprofit data privacy practices.