Effective date: May 30, 2018

Last Updated: July 7, 2026

Colophon New Media (“Colophon,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the https://www.cnmwebsite.com website (the “Service”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website or otherwise interact with us. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


Definitions

Service

Service refers to the https://www.cnmwebsite.com website operated by Colophon New Media.

Personal Data

Personal Data means information that identifies or can reasonably be used to identify an individual.

Usage Data

Usage Data is information collected automatically through your use of the Service, such as browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites, IP address, device information, and similar diagnostic information.

Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help websites function properly and improve the user experience.

Service Providers

Service Providers are third-party companies or individuals who assist us in operating our website or providing services on our behalf.


Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us through our website, we may collect information including:

  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Company name
  • Website address
  • How you heard about us
  • Whether you choose to receive our monthly newsletter
  • Any information you include in your message

Providing this information is voluntary. We use it to respond to your inquiry and provide the services you request.

If you choose to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, we may send you occasional marketing communications. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in those emails.

Usage Data

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically.

This may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites, device information, and other diagnostic data used to help us improve our website and services.

We also use website analytics and business intelligence tools that help us better understand how organizations engage with our website. These tools are intended to identify businesses or organizations rather than individual visitors whenever possible.


Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate and secure our website
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and usage
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing
  • Understand how visitors interact with our website

You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. Some portions of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.


How We Use Your Information

We may use information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
  • Provide and improve our services
  • Maintain and secure our website
  • Monitor website performance and usage
  • Understand how businesses interact with our website
  • Improve our marketing efforts
  • Send newsletters or marketing communications to individuals who have chosen to receive them
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect the rights, safety, and security of Colophon New Media and our users

Retention of Information

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Website contact form submissions are currently retained within our website systems unless they are manually deleted.

Usage Data may be retained for shorter or longer periods depending on operational, legal, security, or analytical needs.


Disclosure of Information

We may disclose information:

  • To trusted Service Providers who assist us in operating our business
  • If required by law or legal process
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Colophon New Media, our clients, or others
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, sale of assets, or similar business transaction

We do not sell or rent your personal information.


Service Providers

We use reputable third-party providers to operate our website and business. These providers may process information on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies and contractual obligations.

Current providers may include:

  • Google Analytics 4 – website analytics
  • Google Tag Manager – website tag management
  • Google Ads Conversion Tracking – advertising measurement
  • Gravity Forms – website contact forms
  • Mailchimp – email newsletter management (opt-in subscribers only)
  • Pipedrive – customer relationship management
  • Google reCAPTCHA – spam prevention and website security
  • Sucuri – website security, firewall, and performance
  • Snitcher – business website visitor intelligence that helps identify organizations interested in our services

Our Service Providers may change from time to time as our business evolves.


Google Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve the quality, performance, and effectiveness of our services.

These services may use cookies, IP addresses, and similar technologies to collect website usage information.

You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data by visiting: https://policies.google.com/privacy


Your Data Protection Rights Under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights.

Colophon New Media, LLC aims to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Data.

If you wish to be informed what Personal Data we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us.

In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:

  • THE RIGHT TO ACCESS, UPDATE OR TO DELETE THE INFORMATION WE HAVE ON YOU. Whenever made possible, you can access, update or request deletion of your Personal Data directly within your account settings section. If you are unable to perform these actions yourself, please contact us to assist you.
  • THE RIGHT OF RECTIFICATION. You have the right to have your information rectified if that information is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • THE RIGHT TO OBJECT. You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Data.
  • THE RIGHT OF RESTRICTION. You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • THE RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY. You have the right to be provided with a copy of the information we have on you in a structured, machine-readable and commonly used format.
  • THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW CONSENT. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where Colophon New Media, LLC relied on your consent to process your personal information.

Please note that we may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about our collection and use of your Personal Data. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority in the European Economic Area (EEA).


Security

We take commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect the information we collect.

However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic information is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.


Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for businesses and adults.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.


Your Choices

You may:

  • Contact us to update or correct information you have provided.
  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those communications.
  • Configure your browser to limit or disable cookies.

Residents of certain jurisdictions may have additional privacy rights under applicable law. We will respond to qualifying requests as required by applicable law.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational needs.

When changes are made, the Effective Date at the top of this page will be updated.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.


Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please email us at info@cnmwebsite.com

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