Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 3, 2026
Baraga Township (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, baragatownship.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided):
- Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address
- Information submitted through contact forms or email communications
- Information submitted for township services (permits, zoning inquiries, etc.)
Non-Personal Information:
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website addresses
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide township services
- Process requests, applications, or forms
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Communicate important township updates when applicable
3. Public Records and FOIA
As a public governmental entity, Baraga Township operates under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Information submitted to the Township, including emails and forms, may be considered public record and may be disclosed upon request unless exempt under law.
4. Cookies and Tracking
This website uses tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data to improve user experience.
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Enhance user experience
- Analyze website traffic
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as state agencies or local organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
- Contact us to review or update your personal information
- Request clarification on how your information is used
- Submit FOIA requests for public records
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Baraga Township
P.O. Box 246
Baraga, MI 49908
Phone: (906) 353-6701
Email: clerk@baragatownship.org
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Google Analytics Disclosure
Use of Google Analytics
Baraga Township uses Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and device type
- General geographic location (non-specific)
This information is used to improve website performance, usability, and content.
How Data is Collected
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze usage data. The information generated about your use of the website may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Privacy and Data Protection
- We do not use Google Analytics to collect personally identifiable information
- We do not combine analytics data with personal information submitted through forms
- Data is used only for internal reporting and website improvement
Opting Out
You can prevent your data from being collected by Google Analytics by:
- Adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies
- Using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on