Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Michigan Home and Community Services Network ("MHCSN", "we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from you when you use our website, www.actnowmi.org (the "Service"), and how we use and share that information. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: information you give us directly and information we collect automatically.

Information You Provide to Us:

When you use our Service to contact your local representatives, we ask you to provide certain personal information, including your name, email address, and physical address. We need this information to accurately identify your specific elected officials and to populate the message that will be sent on your behalf.

Information We Collect Automatically:

Like most websites, we automatically collect basic technical information when you visit our Service. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about how you navigate our site (such as which pages you visit). We use this information to help us improve the Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate the Service: Our primary use of your information is to identify your representatives and facilitate the sending of your advocacy message to them.
• To communicate with you: We may use your email address to confirm that your message has been sent or to provide updates on the advocacy campaign you participated in.
• To improve our Service: We analyze usage data to understand how our Service is being used and to make it better.
• To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information where required by law or subpoena.

4. How We Share Your Information

Your privacy is important to us, and we only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Political Representatives: The primary purpose of our Service is to help you contact your representatives. When you submit your message, we will share your name, address, and email address with the designated elected officials as part of that communication.
• With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who provide technical services to us, such as website hosting. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect the rights or property of MHCSN, or prevent fraud or abuse of our Service.
• In a Business Transfer: If MHCSN is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as a business asset.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies (small data files stored on your device) and similar technologies to help our Service function effectively. For example, we use services like Google Analytics to help us understand website traffic. This helps us improve the user experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, but some parts of our Service may not function properly without them.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard your personal information against loss, theft, and unauthorized access. However, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party sites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@mhcsncares.org