Last updated: May 21, 2026
SoftPicker (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website softpicker.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have. By using softpicker.com you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account, and we do not ask you for personal details to read our articles. The information that does reach us comes from your browser automatically or from optional interactions such as sending us an email.
- Log data: IP address (anonymized where possible), browser type and version, operating system, referring page, pages visited on softpicker.com, and the date and time of access.
- Cookies and similar technologies: small files stored on your device to remember preferences, measure performance, and serve relevant advertising. See section 4.
- Contact data: if you email us at info@softpicker.com, we will see your email address and whatever you choose to put in the message.
2. How We Use Information
- To deliver the website and keep it secure (prevent abuse, debug errors).
- To understand which articles are useful and which are not, so we can improve the editorial plan.
- To display advertising and earn revenue that pays for hosting and content.
- To reply to messages you send us.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Third Party Services
softpicker.com uses the following third-party services that may collect or process information independently:
- Google AdSense – serves advertising on the site. Google and its partners use cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Google Analytics – aggregates anonymous traffic statistics. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Yandex Metrica – secondary traffic analytics used to understand audience behavior. Privacy controls are described in the Yandex Metrica policy.
- Cloudflare – DNS and security layer. Cloudflare may process IP addresses for the purpose of bot mitigation and TLS termination.
4. Cookies
Cookies fall into three groups on our site:
- Strictly necessary – required for the page to render and remember your consent choice. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics – help us understand which pages are read. Set by Google Analytics and Yandex Metrica.
- Advertising – set by Google AdSense and its partners to show relevant ads and measure their performance.
You can manage cookies through the consent banner at the bottom of the page, or by clearing them in your browser settings. Blocking cookies will not break the site, but advertising may become less relevant.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or California, you have specific rights regarding personal data:
- Access – request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification – ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure – request deletion of personal data we hold.
- Objection – opt out of processing for advertising or analytics.
- Portability – receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Lodge a complaint – contact a data protection authority in your country.
To exercise these rights, email info@softpicker.com with a clear description of your request. We respond within 30 days.
6. Data Retention
Server access logs are retained for 30 days for security and debugging. Aggregated analytics data is kept for 26 months. Emails you send us are kept until the matter is resolved plus one year, then deleted.
7. Children
softpicker.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone in that age range. If you believe we have, please email us and the data will be removed.
8. Changes to This Policy
We update this policy when laws or practices change. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. Significant changes will be flagged on the homepage for a reasonable period.
9. Contact
Privacy questions and data requests: info@softpicker.com. We typically respond within 2 business days.