Last updated: June 27, 2026 Effective date: June 27, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how SalesTech Edition (“we”, “our”, “us”), part of the GTM Publications network of business-to-business technology publications, collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit https://salestechedition.com (the “Site”) or interact with our content, forms, newsletters, and services (collectively, the “Services”).
We respect your privacy. This policy explains in plain language what data we collect, why we collect it, who we share it with, and the choices and rights you have. If you have any questions, contact us at the address at the bottom of this page.
1. Who we are
SalesTech Edition is a business-to-business technology publication operated by GTM Publications (gtmpublications.com). The Site at https://salestechedition.com is part of the GTM Publications network covering marketing technology, financial technology, sales technology, cybersecurity, and HR technology.
For the purposes of the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), GTM Publications is the data controller of any personal information collected through this Site.
2. Information we collect
A. Information you provide to us
Contact form. When you submit our “Contact” form, we collect your full name, work email, company (optional), the reason for your contact, a subject line, and your message.
Advertise form. When you submit our “Advertise with us” form, we collect your full name, work email, company name, job title (optional), phone (optional), placement interest, budget range, timeline, and message.
Newsletter signup. When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address. We may also collect additional details you choose to provide such as job title or company.
Other inquiries. If you contact us by email or other means, we collect what you choose to send.
B. Information collected automatically
Server access logs. Like most websites, our hosting provider (Hostinger) records basic technical data when you visit, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referrer URL. We use this to operate and secure the Site.
Cookies and similar technologies. We and our service providers use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, and measure how it is used. See the “Cookies and tracking” section below.
Analytics. We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the Site (pages viewed, time on page, geographic region, traffic source). Google’s privacy practices: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Heatmaps and session recordings. We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with our pages (mouse movements, clicks, scrolling). Clarity does not capture sensitive form fields. Microsoft’s privacy practices: https://privacy.microsoft.com/
3. How we use information
Respond to your contact and advertise inquiries
Deliver, personalize, and improve our content and Services
Operate, secure, and maintain the Site
Send our newsletter and editorial updates if you have subscribed
Analyze how the Site is used and improve performance
Comply with our legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
4. How we share information
Service providers. Companies that process information on our behalf — including Hostinger (web hosting), Google (analytics, search console), Microsoft (heatmaps), Resend (transactional email), Hostinger Reach (newsletter), and Complianz (consent management). These providers are only allowed to use your information to perform services for us, not for their own purposes.
Compliance and legal. If required by law, legal process, or a valid government request, or to protect our rights, property, or users.
Aggregated data. We may share aggregated or anonymized data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
We do not share, sell, rent, or lease your personal information for advertising or marketing by any third party.
5. Cookies and tracking
Essential operation. Cookies needed for the Site to work properly (login session, security, your consent choices). These do not require consent.
Analytics. Cookies set by Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity to measure visits. These are only loaded after you provide consent in regions where consent is required.
Marketing. We do not currently set marketing or advertising cookies. If we add ad placements in the future this policy will be updated.
You can manage your cookie choices using the “Manage cookies” link in the Site footer, by clearing cookies in your browser, or by enabling “Do Not Track” in your browser settings.
6. Your rights
A. EU / UK / Switzerland (GDPR-comparable regions)
Access. Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction. Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
Deletion. Ask us to delete your personal information.
Restriction. Ask us to restrict the processing of your information.
Portability. Receive your information in a portable format.
Objection. Object to certain processing of your information.
Withdraw consent. Withdraw consent for processing that was based on consent, at any time.
Complaint. Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
B. California residents (CCPA)
Know what categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for which we collect it, and the third parties we share it with.
Delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Non-discrimination. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
C. Exercising your rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the email address at the bottom of this page. We will respond within thirty (30) days. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling the request.
7. Data retention
Contact form submissions: stored locally for up to 200 most recent submissions per site, and as long as needed to respond.
Newsletter signups: retained while your subscription is active and for a reasonable period after unsubscribe.
Server logs: retained by our hosting provider per their standard policy.
Analytics: Google Analytics retains data per their default settings (up to 14 months) unless we configure shorter retention.
8. Children’s privacy
Our Services are intended for business professionals and are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
9. International data transfers
GTM Publications and its service providers may process and store information in countries other than your own, including the United States and the European Union. When personal information is transferred internationally, we rely on adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other appropriate legal mechanisms to protect that data.
10. Security
We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect the information we collect, including SSL encryption for the Site, secure password management, and least-privilege access. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is one hundred percent secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Third-party links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Material changes will be noticed prominently on the Site or by email if appropriate.
13. Contact us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests about your privacy or this policy, contact us at:
We will acknowledge your request within seven (7) business days and respond within thirty (30) days.
Note to readers: This Privacy Policy is provided as a starting template based on the Site’s actual data collection practices as of the date above. It is not a substitute for legal advice. Before relying on this policy for compliance with GDPR, CCPA, or any other privacy law in your jurisdiction, we recommend you have it reviewed by qualified legal counsel.
Manage Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional
Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
