Privacy Policy

Detroit 313 Collective, LLC
d/b/a Detroit @ SXSW, Detroit 313 Collective, D3 Collective, and related initiatives

Effective Date: October 11, 2026

Privacy Commitment

Detroit 313 Collective, LLC ("Detroit 313 Collective," "D3 Collective," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect information when you visit our websites, participate in our programs or events, engage with our content, submit inquiries, subscribe to updates, apply for opportunities, or otherwise interact with Detroit 313 Collective and its affiliated initiatives, including Detroit SXSW.

By accessing our websites, services, or programs, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information directly from you, automatically through technology, and from third parties.

Information You Provide

Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Company or organization information
Social media account information
Professional biography or background
Artist, creator, entrepreneur, or applicant submissions
Sponsorship and partnership inquiries
Event registration information
Communications you send to us

Participation in certain programs, showcases, events, applications, or sponsorship opportunities may require additional information.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Referral source
Website interactions
Pages viewed
Time spent on pages
Location information derived from IP address
Cookie and analytics data

This information helps us improve website performance, security, user experience, and content effectiveness.

How We Use Information

We may use your information to:

Operate and administer our websites
Respond to inquiries and requests
Communicate with artists, creators, founders, sponsors, media, and community members
Evaluate applications and submissions
Manage events, showcases, activations, and programming
Deliver newsletters and updates
Measure audience engagement
Conduct research and analytics
Improve our services and programs
Protect our rights, intellectual property, and operations
Comply with legal obligations

We may also use information to develop future community, cultural, creative-economy, educational, and business initiatives.

Communications

If you subscribe to receive updates, we may send:

Event announcements
Programming updates
Partnership opportunities
Media releases
Newsletter content
Community initiatives
Marketing communications

You may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions included in those communications.

Cookies and Analytics

Our websites may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to:

Understand visitor behavior
Improve website functionality
Measure campaign effectiveness
Analyze traffic patterns
Support marketing activities

You may configure your browser to refuse certain cookies; however, some website functions may be affected.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

Service Providers

Third-party vendors who assist with:

Website hosting
Email communications
Analytics
Event registration
Customer relationship management
Payment processing
Cloud storage
Technical support

Program Partners

When reasonably necessary to administer a specific event, showcase, sponsorship, media engagement, or collaborative initiative.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required to:

Comply with applicable law
Respond to lawful requests
Protect rights, safety, or property
Investigate fraud or misuse
Enforce contractual obligations

Business Transactions

In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, or organizational reorganization.

User-Generated Content

Information you voluntarily submit for publication, including biographies, artist profiles, creator spotlights, event participation materials, testimonials, comments, photographs, videos, and public submissions may become publicly accessible.

Please exercise care before submitting information intended for publication.

Media, Photography, and Event Content

Detroit 313 Collective routinely documents events, showcases, receptions, performances, interviews, and community activations through photography, audio, video, livestream, and related media.

By attending public events or participating in programming, you acknowledge that your image, voice, likeness, name, performance, or statements may appear in promotional, documentary, editorial, archival, educational, or marketing materials unless otherwise governed by a separate written agreement.

Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
Administer our programs and operations
Preserve organizational records
Satisfy legal, tax, accounting, and compliance requirements
Protect organizational interests

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, loss, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

No method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Websites

Our websites may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, social networks, sponsors, partners, media outlets, or service providers.

Detroit 313 Collective is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party services. We encourage you to review their policies before providing information.

Children's Privacy

Our websites and services are not directed to children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If you believe information has been provided by a child, please contact us so that we may investigate and take appropriate action.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including rights to:

Access information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of information
Withdraw consent where applicable
Object to certain processing activities
Request data portability

Requests will be evaluated and processed in accordance with applicable law.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws regarding access, deletion, correction, and disclosure of personal information.

We do not sell personal information.

International Visitors

If you access our websites from outside the United States, information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

By providing information, you consent to such transfers where permitted by law.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, regulatory, or technology changes.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of our websites and services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

Detroit 313 Collective, LLC
Detroit, Michigan, USA

Email: privacy@m23global.com

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact us using the information above.