Privacy Policy for Detroit Property Authority
Last Updated: July 29, 2025
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") delineates the comprehensive practices of Detroit Property Authority ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our") concerning the collection, utilization, processing, storage, and disclosure of information obtained from users ("the User," "you," or "your") engaging with our services. By interacting with our services, you explicitly acknowledge and consent to the data practices described herein. If you do not agree with any aspect of this Policy, your sole remedy is to discontinue all use of our services.
1. Information Collection
1.1. Voluntarily Provided Information: We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, which may include, but is not limited to, your name, address, email address, telephone number, financial information (e.g., bank account details, credit history), property details (e.g., address, type, condition, ownership history), communication preferences, and any other information you choose to provide when interacting with our forms, customer service, or other communication channels.
1.2. Automatically Collected Information: When you access or use our services, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other diagnostic data. We may also collect information about your geographic location through various technologies, including GPS, IP address, and Wi-Fi.
1.3. Information from Third Parties: We reserve the right to obtain information about you from third-party sources, including, but not limited to, public databases, credit bureaus, real estate data providers, social media platforms, marketing partners, and data brokers. This information may be combined with information we collect directly from you or automatically. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
2. Use of Information
2.1. Unrestricted Use: The Company reserves the absolute and unfettered right to use the collected information for any purpose whatsoever, without limitation or restriction. This includes, but is not limited to, providing, maintaining, and improving our services; processing transactions; personalizing your experience; conducting research and analysis; developing new products and services; marketing and promotional activities; fraud prevention; legal compliance; and enforcing our Terms and Conditions. You acknowledge that such use may extend beyond the scope of your initial interaction with our services.
2.2. Profiling and Analytics: We may use your information to create detailed profiles, analyze your behavior, and generate insights to better understand your needs and preferences. This profiling may involve combining data from various sources, including those obtained from third parties, to create a comprehensive view of your activities and characteristics. These profiles may be used for targeted marketing, service optimization, and strategic decision-making.
3. Disclosure of Information
3.1. Broad Dissemination: You unequivocally consent to the disclosure, sharing, sale, licensing, and transfer of any and all collected information, including personally identifiable information, to any third party, without prior notice or additional consent. This includes, but is not limited to, our affiliates, subsidiaries, business partners, service providers, contractors, advertisers, data brokers, and other entities for their own business purposes, including marketing, analytics, and data enrichment. We may also disclose information in connection with a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or other corporate transaction.
3.2. Legal and Compliance Disclosures: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the services, protect the personal safety of users of the services or the public, or protect against legal liability.
4. No Affiliation with Third-Party Platforms
4.1. Independent Operations: The Company operates entirely independently and maintains no direct or indirect affiliation, endorsement, sponsorship, or partnership with Meta Platforms, Inc. (including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp), Google LLC (including Google Search, Google Ads, and YouTube), or any other third-party advertising platforms, social media entities, or data service providers, unless explicitly stated otherwise in a separate, written agreement. Any perceived association is purely coincidental and not indicative of a formal relationship.
4.2. Disclaimer of Endorsement: References to third-party platforms or services within our communications or on our website are for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement, recommendation, or responsibility for their content, practices, or policies. Users are advised to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party platforms independently.
5. Data Security
5.1. No Guarantees: While we implement measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. You acknowledge that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You transmit your information to us at your own risk.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
6.1. Unilateral Amendments: We reserve the unilateral right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. Your continued use of the services after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.
7. Contact Us
For any inquiries, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to addressing your questions and concerns regarding your privacy. Please allow a reasonable timeframe for us to respond to your inquiries. Be advised that any communication with us does not, in any way, alter, amend, or waive any of the provisions set forth in this Privacy Policy or our Terms and Conditions.