What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide analytics about how visitors use the site.

How We Use Cookies

SoftwareVaults.com uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services. We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.

• Session management
• Security features
• Load balancing

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for website operation.

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behavior, and traffic sources
• Visitor demographics and interests
• Website performance metrics

3. Affiliate Tracking Cookies

These cookies track referrals when you click on affiliate links, allowing us to receive credit for referring customers to partner software companies.

• PartnerStack tracking cookies
• Individual vendor tracking pixels
• Conversion tracking

4. Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.

• Language preferences
• Display settings
• Filter selections

Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party companies that may set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service to understand visitor behavior
• Affiliate Networks: Track referrals and conversions (e.g., PartnerStack)

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

Browser Controls

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and user experience. Some features may not work properly without cookies enabled.

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted).

• Session Cookies: Essential cookies are typically session cookies
• Persistent Cookies: Analytics and preference cookies typically last 1-2 years

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: hello@softwarevaults.com