Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 27, 2025

Overview

At cto4.ai, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter (this is the only personal information we collect)

Information Automatically Collected

  • Website Analytics: We use standard web analytics tools to collect non-personal information about site usage, including:
    • Pages visited
    • Time spent on site
    • General geographic location (country/region level)
    • Device type and browser information

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for the following purposes:

  • Newsletter Delivery: To send you our newsletter content
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries or requests
  • Site Improvement: To understand how visitors use our site and improve the user experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Third-Party Services

Email Service Provider

We use Beehiiv to manage our newsletter subscriptions and send emails. When you subscribe, your email address is shared with Beehiiv solely for the purpose of delivering our newsletter. Beehiiv’s privacy policy can be found at: https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy

Analytics

We may use privacy-focused analytics services to understand site usage. These services do not collect personally identifiable information.

Data Storage and Security

  • Your email subscription data is stored securely by Beehiiv
  • We do not store payment information or sensitive personal data
  • We implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Unsubscribe: Click the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email
  • Access: Request information about what data we have about you
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
  • Correction: Request corrections to your personal information

To exercise these rights, contact us at: hello@cto4.ai

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. You may request information about data collection and exercise your rights by contacting us.

European Residents (GDPR)

If you’re located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR, including data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Cookies

Our website uses minimal, essential cookies for:

  • Remembering your preferences
  • Basic site functionality

We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Data Retention

  • Newsletter Subscribers: We retain your email address as long as you remain subscribed
  • Analytics Data: Anonymous analytics data may be retained for up to 24 months

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: hello@cto4.ai
Website: https://cto4.ai

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.