Privacy Policy
Comments.
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media.
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies.
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites.
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data.
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data.
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent.
Visitor comments are checked through Akismet, an automated spam detection service.
Google Analytics.
Our website uses Google Analytics to gather insights about how visitors interact with our site. This tool helps us analyze traffic patterns, improve user experience, and better understand the needs of our audience. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is anonymized and aggregated to protect your privacy.
For more information on how Google processes your data, please review https://policies.google.com/privacy
Affiliate Programs.
Our website participates in affiliate programs, including Stay22, Fever, Groupon and others. These programs allow us to earn a commission when you click on certain links and make a purchase or booking. These third-party affiliate services may collect information such as:
- Click data (e.g., the link you clicked, the date, and time)
- Information necessary to process bookings or purchases (if applicable)
Newsletter Signups
When you opt in to receive our newsletters, we collect your name and email address. This information is used to send you updates, promotions, and other content related to our website. We only collect this information with your explicit consent, typically through a form on our website.
We use a third-party email service provider (Upland) to manage and send our newsletters. Your data is securely stored by this provider, and their privacy policy can be found here: https://uplandsoftware.com/privacy/
You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly at [your email address].
Advertising.
This Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement/
Contact Information.
Our website address is: https://heymichigan.com.
To reach us, please fill out the contact form on this page.
