This Cookie Policy explains how Softment ("Softment", "we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on softment.com (the "Site").
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies (like local storage or pixels) may also store or access information on your device.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep the Site secure and working properly
- Remember your preferences (e.g., theme)
- Understand how the Site is used so we can improve performance and content (analytics)
- Measure the effectiveness of marketing (if enabled)
3. Cookie categories
Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for core site functionality and security. They do not require consent in many jurisdictions because they are essential to provide the service you request.
Functional / preference cookies
These remember choices (like theme or UI preferences) to improve your experience.
Analytics cookies
These help us understand traffic and usage (e.g., which pages are visited). In the EU/UK, analytics cookies are generally treated as non-essential and should not be set until the user has consented.
Marketing cookies
These may be used to measure campaigns or support advertising. These are non-essential and require consent in the EU/UK.
4. Consent and cookie controls
Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies. Non-essential cookies should not be set when the page first loads unless you have opted in.
You can also withdraw consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences (via a "Manage cookies" link in the footer, if enabled) or by adjusting your browser settings.
5. How to manage cookies in your browser
Most browsers allow you to:
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Set preferences per site
If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function correctly.
6. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services we use (for example, analytics or embedded content). These providers may set their own cookies according to their policies.
7. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date shows when it was last changed.
8. Contact
If you have questions, contact us at support@softment.com.