Effective Date: 20/05/25
Last Updated: 21/05/25
At SoftCritics.com, we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal information and non-personal data to improve your experience on our site.
a) Personal Information:
You may voluntarily provide personal information, such as:
- Your name and email address (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us)
- Any information you submit through contact forms or guest author inquiries
b) Non-Personal Information:
We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit SoftCritics.com, such as:
- Browser type, device type, IP address
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
- Cookie and usage data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To personalize your experience on the site
- To respond to inquiries or support requests
- To send periodic emails, including newsletters, updates, or promotional offers (only if you’ve subscribed)
- To improve the content, performance, and user experience of the site
- To detect, prevent, or address technical issues or malicious activity
3. Use of Cookies
SoftCritics.com uses cookies to:
- Analyze traffic and user behavior using tools like Google Analytics
- Improve site speed and user interface performance
- Track affiliate link clicks and referral activity
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that this may affect how certain features of the website function.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party tools and services, including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics for traffic analysis
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) for newsletters
- Affiliate platforms (e.g., PartnerStack, Impact, AppSumo) for commission tracking
These third parties may collect and process your information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those if you have concerns.
5. Data Security
We use commercially acceptable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your region, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the data we hold about you
- Request corrections or deletions
- Opt out of email communications at any time (via unsubscribe link)
- Disable cookies or tracking in your browser
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@SoftCritics.com.
7. Children’s Privacy
SoftCritics.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed.
9. Affiliate Disclosure
SoftCritics.com participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain product links and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you.
These affiliate partnerships help support the website and allow us to continue offering in-depth, high-quality reviews and content for free. We only recommend tools and software that we believe are genuinely useful and relevant to our audience.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please feel free to contact us: