Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2025
Introduction
SoftwareCompare.net ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact information when you reach out to us
- Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
- Feedback and comments you submit
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and general location
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and improve our content
- Respond to your inquiries
- Send newsletters (with your consent)
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:
- Essential cookies — Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference cookies — Remember your settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services including:
- Google Analytics for website analytics
- Affiliate networks for referral tracking
- Email service providers for newsletters
These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
Affiliate Disclosure
We participate in affiliate programs and may earn commissions when you click on links to third-party products. This does not affect our editorial independence or the price you pay.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Object to processing
- Data portability
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at privacy@softwarecompare.net.