Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Detroit Computing ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website detroitcomputing.com (the "Site") or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you contact us through our contact form or email us directly, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Company name (if provided)
• Message content and any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Date and time of visits

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send you information about our services (only if you've opted in)
• To improve our website and services
• To analyze site usage and trends
• To protect against fraud and maintain security
• To comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., email service providers, hosting providers, analytics services)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 2 years unless you request deletion.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal information
• Object: Object to our processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights described in Section 7 above. Our legal basis for processing your information includes your consent, contractual necessity, and our legitimate business interests.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated privacy policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: