Last Updated: September 2026
The Mental Health Advocacy Network (MHAN) respects the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected when you visit or interact with our website and how that information may be used.
Information You Provide
MHAN may receive personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as when you:
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Contact us by email, phone, or through a website form
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Request information or resources* Subscribe to communications, if available
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Otherwise communicate directly with MHAN
Depending on how you contact us, this information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any information you choose to include in your message.
Please avoid submitting sensitive medical or mental health information through general website contact methods unless specifically requested through an appropriate secure service.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, certain technical information may be collected automatically when you visit the site. This may include information such as your browser type, device type, general location, pages visited, referring website, and interactions with the site.
This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, and technologies provided by our website platform and other service providers. It is generally used to understand website traffic, maintain website functionality, improve the user experience, and identify technical issues.
Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies that help the website function, remember visitor preferences, measure site traffic, and support website features.
Depending on the cookies and services enabled on the site, visitors may be provided with options to manage or decline certain non-essential cookies.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how certain website features function.
How We Use Information
Information collected through the website may be used to:
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Respond to questions or requests
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Provide information and resources
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Improve website content, accessibility, and functionality
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Understand how visitors use the website
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Maintain website security
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Communicate with individuals who have requested information or updates
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Meet applicable legal or administrative requirements
Service Providers
MHAN may use third-party service providers to operate and maintain the website, provide analytics, manage communications, or support other website functions.
These providers may process limited information as necessary to provide their services. Our website is currently hosted using Wix, which maintains its own privacy and data practices.
External Websites
The MHAN website contains links to third-party websites and resources. Once you leave our website, the privacy practices of those organizations apply. MHAN is not responsible for the privacy, security, or data practices of external websites.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of websites they visit.
Children's Privacy
This website provides information concerning children's and youth mental health policy and services, but it is not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children.
Parents, guardians, or other adults seeking information about children's mental health services should avoid submitting sensitive health information through general website forms or email.
Protecting Information
MHAN takes reasonable steps to protect information received through the website. However, no website, email system, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Privacy Questions
If you have questions about information you have provided through this website, would like to request access to or correction of that information, or have another privacy-related concern, please contact us.
Mental Health Advocacy Network (MHAN)
A Division of Mental Health America of North Dakota
1720 Burnt Boat Drive, #108
Bismarck, ND 58503
701-255-3692
Changes to This Privacy Policy
MHAN may update this Privacy Policy as our website, technology, services, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.