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Privacy Policy
01 — Overview
Your privacy, plainly explained.
SoftSifter is a one-person review site run by Ekpo Bassey. This policy explains what data is collected when you visit softsifter.com, how it is used, and what your rights are. No legalese — just plain language.
This site does not sell your personal data. It does not run targeted advertising. Some links are affiliate links, which means a commission may be earned at no extra cost to you — and that is always disclosed.
02 — Information we collect
What data is collected and why.
Depending on how you interact with this site, the following types of information may be collected automatically or provided by you directly.
03 — How we use it
Data is used only to run and improve this site.
Information collected is used for the following purposes only:
- To understand how people find and use the site, so content can be improved
- To respond to messages or questions submitted through the contact form
- To send newsletter emails to subscribers who have opted in — unsubscribe at any time
- To diagnose technical issues and maintain site performance
Data is never sold, rented, or shared with advertisers for targeting purposes.
04 — Cookies
Small files, honest purposes.
This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to measure traffic and remember basic preferences. The cookies used fall into two categories:
- Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics to track page views, session duration, and traffic sources anonymously
- Functional cookies — set by WordPress to maintain basic site functionality and session state
You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to read any content on this site.
05 — Affiliate links
Commissions that never influence reviews.
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, a small commission may be earned at no additional cost to you. This is how the site is supported.
Affiliate relationships do not influence which tools are reviewed, the scores given, or what downsides are reported. Reviews are based on actual use — not on whether an affiliate program exists for that tool.
All affiliate links are identified with a disclosure label near the link or at the top of the relevant post. For full details, read the Affiliate Disclosure.
06 — Third-party services
External tools this site relies on.
The following third-party services are used on this site and may collect their own data subject to their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website traffic measurement. Data is anonymised where possible.
- Hostinger / WordPress — site hosting and content management platform.
- Email service provider — used to manage newsletter subscriptions. Only subscribed email addresses are stored.
This site has no control over data collected directly by these third-party services. Their respective privacy policies govern how they handle that data.
07 — Your rights
You are in control of your data.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data held about you
- Request that your data be corrected or deleted
- Opt out of any email communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in each email
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, use the contact form or email address below. All requests will be responded to within 30 days.
08 — Contact
Questions about this policy?
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy, please get in touch directly. This policy may be updated from time to time — the effective date at the top of the page will always reflect the most recent version.