Superior Township Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 26, 2026

Superior Township is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure online experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, superiortownship.org.

As a municipal government entity, our operation of this website is governed by applicable local, state, and federal laws, including the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us. We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

Contact Forms

When you submit an inquiry or request through contact forms on our website, we collect your name, email address, and any other contact information you provide.

  • Purpose: This information is routed directly to the appropriate member of the Superior Township staff to address your specific request or inquiry.

  • Security & Spam Protection: To protect our website and ensure legitimate communication, our contact forms are protected by Cloudflare Turnstile. This service helps verify that form submissions are made by real individuals rather than automated bots.

Email Newsletter

If you subscribe to our township updates, we collect your name and email address.

  • Purpose: This is used solely to distribute our newsletter. We use Mailchimp as our third-party email marketing service provider to manage these subscriptions and send updates. You can opt out of these communications at any time using the “unsubscribe” link provided in the emails.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies

Our website currently uses only essential cookies. These are strictly necessary to ensure the website functions correctly, loads efficiently, and allows you to navigate our pages safely.

Future Tracking and Analytics

We do not currently use Google Analytics or any other behavior-tracking systems. However, to ensure our website remains accessible and user-friendly for all residents, we may implement tracking tools in the future strictly to assess website accessibility. If we do so:

  • This Privacy Policy will be promptly updated to reflect those changes.

  • Any tracking tools will be configured in strict compliance with the privacy laws and regulations of the State of Michigan.

3. Third-Party Services and External Links

To provide full municipal services and ensure site security, our website integrates with or links to trusted third-party providers.

  • BS&A Online (bsaonline.com): We utilize BS&A Online for municipal services such as property tax lookups, utility billing, and other financial transactions. When you click links to perform these actions, you are interacting with their secure external portal.

  • Mailchimp: Used exclusively for managing and sending our township email newsletters.

  • Cloudflare Turnstile: Used to secure our submission forms. Your interactions with this automated verification tool are governed by the Cloudflare Turnstile Privacy Policy.

Please note that these third-party sites have their own independent privacy policies. Superior Township is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.

4. Public Records and the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Important Notice for Residents: As a public municipal entity, Superior Township is subject to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231 et seq.).

Please be aware that communications, forms, or information submitted to the Township through this website may be considered public records. As such, they may be subject to public inspection and disclosure if requested under FOIA, unless a specific legal exemption applies.

5. Children’s Privacy

Our website is designed for a general audience and does not feature interactive content, games, or services targeted toward children. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative security measures to protect the personal information submitted to us. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact the Superior Township Deputy Clerk:

  • Contact: Deputy Clerk

  • Email: sizzo@superior-twp.org