Overview
Up North Cottage Care (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates a directory that helps homeowners find trusted cottage care and property service providers in Northern Michigan.
We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how information is collected and used.
Information We Collect
Information you provide
When you submit a contact form, we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Message content
Information collected automatically
When you visit this site, some technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Pages visited and basic usage data
This information helps us operate the site, improve performance, and prevent abuse.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Route inquiries to the service provider you choose to contact
- Respond to messages or requests
- Maintain site security and prevent spam
- Improve the directory and overall user experience
We do not sell personal information.
Sharing Information
We may share information only as necessary:
- With the service provider you choose to contact
- With trusted infrastructure providers (such as hosting, email delivery, and security services)
We do not share personal information for advertising or marketing purposes.
Analytics & Cookies
We use privacy-friendly analytics to understand general site usage.
These tools do not track users across websites and do not collect personally identifiable information.
Essential technical cookies may be used for security or basic functionality.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information, but no website or transmission method can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Your Choices
You may request to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
To make a request, please contact us at:
[your contact email]
Jurisdiction
This website is operated in the United States and is intended for users seeking services in Northern Michigan.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.