Privacy Policy

A Legal Disclaimer

NAMI Blue Water Area
Effective Date: July 2026
Last Updated: July 2026

Privacy Policy - Who We Are

NAMI Blue Water Area is a nonprofit, peer-led mental health support and advocacy organization serving Port Huron and St. Clair County, Michigan. We are a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and an affiliate chapter of NAMI National (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Our website is located at namibluewater.org.

Questions about this policy can be directed to us at bluewaternami@gmail.com or by mail at 1411 Third Street Suite F, Port Huron, MI 48060.

Who This Website Is For

This website is intended for adults 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through this site, please contact us immediately at bluewaternami@gmail.com and we will remove it promptly.

What Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

Name, email address, and phone number submitted through our contact form
Email address submitted through our newsletter subscription form
Name and contact information submitted when registering for events through Wix Events
Any message content you voluntarily submit through our contact form

Information collected automatically:

Browser type, device type, and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or search terms that brought you to our site
General geographic location based on IP address

Information collected through third party platforms:

Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data to help us understand how visitors use our site
Wix collects platform-level data as our website host and builder in accordance with their own privacy policy
Facebook may collect data if you interact with our Facebook social links

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your questions and inquiries submitted through our contact form
Send you NAMI Blue Water Area updates and newsletters if you have opted in
Communicate event details and updates to registered attendees
Understand how our website is being used so we can improve it
Fulfill our nonprofit mission of providing mental health support and advocacy to St. Clair County families

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.

Donations and Financial Information

NAMI Blue Water Area accepts donations to support our free peer-led programs and community outreach. All donation transactions are processed through third party payment platforms. We do not store or have access to your credit card, debit card, or banking information on our website or servers.

As a registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization, donations made to NAMI Blue Water Area may be tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation. Donation records are maintained in accordance with IRS requirements for nonprofit organizations.

If you make a donation, we may retain your name and contact information for the purpose of issuing donation acknowledgment letters and maintaining donor records as required by law.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or opt in to email communications, we will use your email address to send you updates about NAMI Blue Water Area programs, events, and community news.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send or by contacting us directly at bluewaternami@gmail.com. We will process your request promptly.

We do not send unsolicited emails and we do not share your email address with third parties.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies which are small text files stored on your device, to help us understand how visitors use our site and to improve your experience. Cookies are managed by Wix as our website platform and by Google Analytics.

You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors use our website. This data includes pages visited, time on site, and general geographic location. Google Analytics does not identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Third Party Links

Our website contains links to external resources including NAMI National, St. Clair County Community Mental Health, and other mental health organizations. These external sites have their own privacy policies and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our website is hosted on Wix, which maintains industry-standard security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information where we are not legally required to retain it
Opt out of email communications at any time
Request that we stop processing your information for direct marketing purposes

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at bluewaternami@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Michigan Residents

Michigan residents may have additional rights under state law regarding their personal information. For questions about your rights as a Michigan resident, contact us at bluewaternami@gmail.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy please contact us:

NAMI Blue Water Area
1411 Third Street Suite F
Port Huron, MI 48060
bluewaternami@gmail.com
namibluewater.org