This Privacy Policy explains how The Colab (“The Colab,” “we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data when you visit colabcomms.co (the “Site”), submit a form, or subscribe to our newsletter.

Table of Contents

  1. Who We Are
  2. Information We Collect
  3. How We Use Information
  4. How We Share Information
  5. Cookies & Analytics
  6. Newsletter & Email Marketing (Zapier + Beehiiv) and CAN-SPAM
  7. Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) Notice
  8. Data Security
  9. Data Retention
  10. Children’s Privacy
  11. Changes to This Policy
  12. Contact Us

1) Who We Are

The Colab is a PR and communications agency for high-growth technology companies, based in Colorado, USA.    We operate as a fully remote business and communicate with clients and prospective clients online.

2) Information We Collect

A. Information you submit through forms

When you submit our contact form (including on https://www.colabcomms.co/contact), we collect the information you provide in the form fields below:

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email address
  • Company name
  • Company website
  • PR budget
  • Brief (your message/inquiry details)

Form fields may be required or optional depending on how the form is configured at the time you submit it.    If a field is required, the form will generally indicate it (for example, by preventing submission until completed).

B. Newsletter subscription information

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and any additional information you choose to provide (if applicable).

C. Information collected automatically (cookies, logs, analytics)

When you use the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and approximate location derived from IP address (configuration-dependent)
  • Pages visited and interactions (such as clicks and time on page)
  • Referring/exit pages and timestamps

D. Sensitive data

Please do not submit sensitive personal information through our forms (for example, government ID numbers, precise geolocation, health data). If we ever process “sensitive data” as defined by the Colorado Privacy Act, we will obtain affirmative consent where required. [web:60]

3) How We Use Information

We use personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries and communicate with you
  • To evaluate fit, budget, and scope for PR/communications services
  • To schedule calls and provide requested information
  • To send newsletters and updates you choose to receive
  • To maintain and improve the Site (including analytics and troubleshooting)
  • To protect the security and integrity of the Site and our business
  • To comply with applicable law and enforce our agreements

4) How We Share Information

We may share personal data with service providers that help us operate the Site and run our business, such as:

  • Automation: Zapier (to route newsletter signups and related workflow automation)
  • Email marketing: Beehiiv (to manage subscriptions and send newsletters)
  • Analytics: Google Analytics (to understand how visitors use the Site)
  • Infrastructure: Website hosting and related IT service providers (as applicable)

We may also disclose personal data if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.

5) Cookies & Analytics

A. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as tags and scripts) to operate the Site, understand engagement, and improve performance.
Cookies may be first-party or third-party, session or persistent.

B. Cookie consent and preference management (CookieYes)

We use CookieYes to display our cookie banner and help manage cookie preferences.
Depending on configuration, CookieYes may support a preference center (so you can accept, reject, or change cookie settings) and consent records to help demonstrate compliance.

C. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to measure and understand Site traffic and usage, such as page views, navigation paths, and general engagement.
Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies for these purposes.

D. Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor and improve our Site’s presence in Google Search (for example, search performance, indexing status, and technical issues).
Search Console reports include privacy-protective measures such as query anonymization in certain cases.

E. No paid advertising pixels

At this time, we do not use paid advertising or retargeting pixels on the Site (such as Meta Pixel or LinkedIn Insight Tag).

F. Your choices

CookieYes settings: You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie banner or the cookie settings control (where available).
Browser controls: You can also manage cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may impact certain Site features.

6) Newsletter & Email Marketing (Zapier + Beehiiv) and CAN-SPAM

A. How newsletter signups work

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address may be transmitted from the Site to Zapier and then to Beehiiv for list management and email delivery.

B. Unsubscribing

You can unsubscribe at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link included in our marketing emails.
We process unsubscribe requests in accordance with applicable law. [page:1]

C. CAN-SPAM note about postal address

Marketing emails sent under CAN-SPAM must include a valid physical postal address (for example, a USPS-registered P.O. box or a properly registered private mailbox). [page:1]

7) Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) Notice

If you are a Colorado resident acting in an individual or household context, you may have rights under the Colorado Privacy Act.
Controllers that interact with consumers exclusively online may provide an email address as the method for submitting access, correction, deletion, or data portability requests. [web:53]

A. Your CPA rights

Subject to the CPA and certain exceptions, you may have the right to:

  • Access personal data and confirm whether we process it
  • Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
  • Delete personal data
  • Data portability (receive a portable copy where applicable)
  • Opt out of certain processing (including targeted advertising or “sale” as defined by the CPA)

B. How to exercise your rights

Email us at info@colabcomms.co with the subject line “Privacy Request (Colorado)” and describe your request.
We may request information reasonably necessary to authenticate your identity and complete the request. [web:53]

C. Appeals

If we deny your request, you may appeal by replying to our response and stating you are appealing the decision.
We will review and respond as required by the CPA.

D. Non-discrimination

We will not unlawfully discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

8) Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal data.
However, no website or transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.

9) Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law.

Category Examples Typical retention approach
Inquiry data Contact form submissions (name, email, company, website, budget, brief) Retained as needed to respond and manage the relationship; then deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.
Newsletter data Email address (and optional details, if provided) Retained until you unsubscribe; limited suppression records may be retained to honor opt-outs.
Analytics data Device/usage data collected via cookies Retained based on analytics settings and business needs, then deleted or anonymized.

10) Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

11) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time.
If we make material changes, we will post the updated Policy on this page and update the effective date.

12) Contact Us

For questions or requests about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:
Email: info@colabcomms.co

Because we operate fully online, we primarily handle privacy inquiries and rights requests through email. [web:53]