Last updated: June 2026
Import Detroit (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit importdetroit.com.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide: If you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name and email address to respond to your inquiry.
Automatically collected information: Like most websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect certain information automatically when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on pages.
Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information to improve Import Detroit. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
2. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and support our affiliate partnerships. You can control cookie settings through your browser. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described here. A cookie notice on the site allows you to manage your preferences.
Third-party services (such as affiliate networks, Google Analytics, and advertising partners) may also place cookies on your device. We do not control third-party cookies.
3. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Tracking
Import Detroit participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click an affiliate link on our site, the retailer or affiliate network may place a tracking cookie on your browser to attribute any resulting purchase to our referral. We receive a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Please review the privacy policies of retailers and affiliate programs you engage with through our links.
4. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to inquiries you submit through our contact form
- To analyze traffic patterns and improve our content
- To understand which affiliate products and categories are most relevant to our readers
- To maintain the security and performance of our website
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregate, non-personally identifiable data with partners or in public reports (e.g., “X% of our readers are in Michigan”). We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of Import Detroit and our users.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics default settings (26 months). We do not maintain a user account system or store personal profiles.
7. Your Choices
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features.
8. Children’s Privacy
Import Detroit is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. External Links
Our site contains links to third-party websites, retailers, restaurants, and businesses. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. AI & Content Creation Disclosure
Import Detroit was built by a team of humans who love Detroit and Michigan — with the assistance of AI-powered research and writing tools. Our content is reviewed, approved, and reflects the genuine experiences of real people from Metro Detroit. AI tools help us research and organize information more efficiently, but we remain fully responsible for what is published. No personally identifiable information submitted to our site is used to train any AI model.
11. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out through our Contact page.
Import Detroit is a human-curated platform built with the assistance of AI research tools. Proudly rooted in the Motor City.