Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Coloradans for Good Governance ("we," "us," or "our") operates The Truth About Jena (www.thetruthaboutjena.com). We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

When you contact us, sign up for updates, opt in to text messages, or donate, we may collect:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Mobile phone number (only if you provide it and choose to opt in to text messages)

  • ZIP code or mailing address

  • The content of messages you send us

  • Donation information. Online donations are processed by our third-party payment processor (Anedot), and we do not store your full card number.

We also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the site, such as browser type, device type, IP address, referring page, and pages viewed.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to tips, questions, and media requests

  • Send you updates about our work educating Coloradans

  • Send you text messages, but only if you have opted in

  • Process and acknowledge donations, and keep records required by law

  • Understand how visitors use our website and improve it

  • Comply with applicable law

Text Messaging (SMS)

If you opt in to receive text messages from Coloradans for Good Governance, we will use your mobile number to send you recurring messages about our work. Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time, or HELP for help. See our Terms & Conditions for full program details.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties. All of the sharing categories described below exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent.

How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share information only:

  • With service providers who help us operate, such as our website host (Squarespace), our payment processor (Anedot), and our email and text-messaging platforms. They may use it only to provide services to us.

  • When required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or legal reporting obligation

  • To protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of others

Cookies and Analytics

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working and to give us aggregate visitor statistics (for example, page views and traffic sources). You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work properly without them.

Your Choices

  • Text messages: Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe.

  • Email: Use the unsubscribe link in any email, or email us.

  • Access or deletion: Email lauracarno@thetruthaboutjena.com to ask us to access, correct, or delete your information, subject to any records we must keep by law.

Children

This website is not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.

Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above shows when it was last revised.

Contact Us

Coloradans for Good Governance
36357 Calmness St.
Kiowa, CO 80117
lauracarno@thetruthaboutjena.com