Privacy Policy | TechnologyInSales

Who We Are

TechnologyInSales.com is operated by AutoRise Media ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter
Contact form submissions — if you reach out to us directly

Information Collected Automatically

Analytics data — pages visited, referral source, browser and device type, session duration, and general geographic region
Server logs — IP address, request timestamps, and HTTP headers, collected by our hosting provider

How We Use Your Information

Deliver our weekly newsletter to your inbox
Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve our content and user experience
Respond to inquiries or feedback you send us
Monitor site performance and protect against abuse

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use two analytics services:

Plausible Analytics

Plausible is a privacy-focused analytics tool. It does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track individual users across sites. All data is aggregated and anonymous. No consent is required for Plausible under GDPR.

Google Analytics 4

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) uses cookies (including _ga and _ga_*) to measure site traffic and user behavior. These cookies have a default duration of up to 2 years. GA4 collects information such as your IP address (which Google may anonymize), browser type, pages visited, and session duration. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings.

Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies at any time. Blocking cookies will not affect your ability to read content on the Site.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

Beehiiv — newsletter delivery platform. Receives your email address when you subscribe. Beehiiv may track email opens and link clicks for delivery and engagement analytics. Beehiiv Privacy Policy
Google Analytics — web analytics. Google Privacy Policy
Plausible Analytics — privacy-friendly web analytics. Plausible Data Policy
Vercel — website hosting. Processes server logs including IP addresses. Vercel Privacy Policy

Data Retention

Newsletter email — retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Analytics data— retained per each platform's default retention period (Plausible: aggregated indefinitely; GA4: up to 14 months)
Server logs— retained per Vercel's standard retention policy

Your Rights

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

All Users

Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email
Request deletion of your email address from our newsletter list
Opt out of Google Analytics tracking via browser settings or the GA opt-out add-on

European Economic Area (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Object to processing based on legitimate interest
Request data portability in a machine-readable format
Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis

Our lawful bases for processing are: consent (newsletter signup) and legitimate interest (analytics for site improvement).

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect and why
Request deletion of your personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Site or subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred outside your country of residence.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@technologyinsales.com.