Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 25, 2026
Information We Collect
When you participate in our survey, we collect:
- Your survey responses (answers to the survey questions)
- A one-way hash of your IP address (used only to prevent duplicate submissions -- we cannot reverse this to identify you)
- Your browser type (user agent string)
- Referral tracking codes (if you arrived via a shared link)
Information We Do NOT Collect
- Your name, email address, or phone number
- Your physical address
- Any account or login information
- Cookies for tracking across websites
How We Use Your Information
Survey responses are used exclusively for independent research and opinion analysis. Data is reported only in aggregate form -- no individual responses are shared or published.
Data Security
All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections and stored in a secure database. IP addresses are cryptographically hashed before storage and cannot be reversed to identify respondents.
Data Retention
Survey data is retained for the duration of the research period and may be kept for up to 24 months for historical trend analysis. Hashed IP data is automatically purged after 24 hours for rate-limiting purposes.
Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share individual survey responses with any third party. Aggregate research findings may be shared publicly or with research partners.
Your Rights
Because responses are collected anonymously (no identifying information is stored), we cannot identify or retrieve specific individual responses. This design protects your privacy by default.
Contact
For questions about this privacy policy, contact us at: info@michiganfirstresearch.com
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