Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Hey Midland! ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you subscribe to our newsletter. This policy is effective as of the date of your subscription.

Information We Collect

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the following information:

• Email address (required)
• Subscription date and time
• IP address (for security and analytics purposes)
• Email engagement data (opens, clicks, bounces) via our email service provider

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send you our newsletter with updates, events, and information related to Midland, Michigan
• To analyze newsletter performance and improve our content
• To prevent abuse and ensure the security of our service
• To comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use Resend ("https://resend.com") as our email service provider to deliver our newsletters. Resend processes your email address and engagement data on our behalf. Resend is committed to protecting your privacy and has its own privacy policy available at https://resend.com/privacy.

Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored securely through Resend's infrastructure, which uses industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. We do not store your personal information on our own servers.

Data Retention

We retain your email address and associated data for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. When you unsubscribe, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

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

Unsubscribing

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:

• Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email you receive from us
• Visiting our unsubscribe page
• Contacting us directly at the email address below

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Sending you an email notification (if you are subscribed)
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or need to make a complaint, please contact us at:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.