Downtown Flat Rock Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 17, 2025

Welcome to downtownflatrock.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

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1. Information We Collect

We only collect minimal personal information necessary to provide our services. The types of data we collect include:

  • Account Information When you create an account, we collect your name, username, email, and password.
  • Website Usage Data We use Google Analytics and Google Search Console to analyze traffic and improve our website experience. This includes anonymized IP addresses, device information, browser type, and pages visited.
  • Cookies Our website may store cookies through Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and WooCommerce to enhance user experience.
  • Error & Issue Tracking We log 404 errors and technical issues users may encounter to improve functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

  • Manage user accounts and provide a personalized experience.
  • Improve site functionality, monitor errors, and track technical issues.
  • Enhance content related to businesses and events in Flat Rock and Downriver Michigan.
  • Maintain website security and prevent spam.
  • Analyze website traffic trends through Google Analytics and Google Search Console.

3. IP Address & Redirection Logs

To ensure smooth website navigation:

  • We use 301 redirects to maintain the best experience
  • We anonymize user IP addresses but log 404 errors and access issues
  • We track redirected URLs, browser agents, and referral data to analyze site performance
  • Our logs do not track personal identifying information

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies help improve your experience. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

We use cookies for:

  • User Authentication Staying logged in
  • Google Analytics & Google Search Console Traffic insights

5. Third Party Services

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

We integrate with the following third-party platforms:

  • Google Analytics & Google Search Console Website tracking and search tracking
  • WordPress Redirection Plugin URL management and tracking

6. Your Privacy Rights

  • Account Deletion You can request to delete your account anytime from the "My Account" page
  • Opt-Out of Tracking You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies
  • Request Data Removal Contact us if you want your non-essential data removed

7. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data. However, no system is entirely secure, so we encourage users to choose strong passwords and safeguard their accounts.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. If we make significant changes, we will notify users via email or a website notice.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us via the information below or through our contact page.

Liz Hendley, AICP
Economic Development Director
City of Flat Rock
25500 Gibraltar Road
Flat Rock, MI 48134

(734) 782-2455

flatrock.dda@gmail.com

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