Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how SoftSprinter (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information about you when you visit softsprinter.com (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the Site.

1. Who We Are

SoftSprinter is an independent affiliate marketing website that promotes third-party cybersecurity software products. We are not a manufacturer, developer, or direct vendor of any software product. We operate as an independent affiliate and earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through links on this Site.

For privacy inquiries, contact us at: privacy@softsprinter.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

a) Information you provide directly

  • Contact information (name, email address) if you submit a contact form or subscribe to communications
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide when contacting us

b) Information collected automatically

  • Log data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time and date of visit, time spent on pages
  • Device information: device type, screen resolution, language settings
  • Cookies and tracking technologies: see Section 5 below for full details
  • Analytics data: aggregated and anonymized behavioral data collected via Google Analytics and similar tools

c) Information from third parties

  • Affiliate network data (click IDs, referral source, conversion events) from networks such as Impact.com and similar platforms
  • Advertising platform data from providers such as Google Ads, Meta, and push notification networks

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and improve the Site and its content
  • To track affiliate referrals and measure the performance of marketing campaigns
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To send you communications you have opted into (e.g., newsletters), with your consent
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
  • To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
  • To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR / EU GDPR)

For users in the United Kingdom and European Economic Area, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) UK GDPR): for cookies, marketing communications, and non-essential tracking. You may withdraw consent at any time.
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) UK GDPR): for analytics, fraud prevention, affiliate tracking, and site security, where our interests do not override your rights.
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) UK GDPR): where processing is required to comply with applicable law.
  • Contract (Art. 6(1)(b) UK GDPR): where processing is necessary to fulfil a request you have made.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following categories:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: required for the Site to function. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics). We anonymize IP addresses where possible.
  • Marketing and tracking cookies: used to track affiliate referrals, ad performance, and serve relevant content. These are set by third-party networks (e.g., Google, Meta, RichAds, Impact).
  • Preference cookies: remember your settings and choices.

You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. Withdrawing consent for non-essential cookies will not affect the functionality of the Site. For more information, visit aboutcookies.org.

UK users: Our use of cookies complies with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Affiliate networks and advertising partners: click IDs and conversion data are shared with networks (e.g., Impact.com, RichAds) to track referrals and attribute sales. These partners have their own privacy policies.
  • Analytics providers: anonymized usage data is shared with analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand Site performance.
  • Service providers: hosting, email delivery, and other vendors who process data on our behalf under data processing agreements.
  • Legal authorities: if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of users or the public.
  • Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the successor entity.

7. International Data Transfers

Our servers and service providers may be located outside your country of residence, including in the United States and European Union. Where we transfer personal data from the UK or EEA to countries not deemed adequate by the UK ICO or European Commission, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) to protect your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Typical retention periods:

  • Server logs and analytics data: up to 26 months
  • Contact and communication records: up to 3 years
  • Affiliate and conversion data: up to 3 years for accounting and audit purposes
  • Cookie consent records: up to 1 year

After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

For users in the United Kingdom (UK GDPR)

You have the following rights under UK data protection law:

  • Right of access: obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”): request deletion of your data where there is no legitimate reason to continue processing
  • Right to restrict processing: request we limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making: not to be subject to solely automated decisions that have a legal or significant effect on you

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

For California residents (CCPA / CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the following rights:

  • Right to know: request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, as well as the purposes for collection and third parties with whom we share it
  • Right to delete: request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
  • Right to correct: request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Right to opt out of sale or sharing: we do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under CPRA
  • Right to limit use of sensitive personal information: we do not collect sensitive personal information as defined under CPRA
  • Right to non-discrimination: we will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights

To submit a CCPA/CPRA request, contact us at privacy@softsprinter.com or use our contact form. We will respond within 45 days. You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf.

Categories of personal information collected in the past 12 months: Identifiers (IP address, browser ID); Internet or other electronic network activity information (browsing history on our Site, click data); Geolocation data (country/region level only); Inference data (ad interaction patterns).

For all other users

Regardless of your location, you may contact us at privacy@softsprinter.com to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@softsprinter.com and we will delete it.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These include HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our Site contains links to third-party websites and product pages. When you click these links, you leave our Site and are subject to the privacy practices of the destination site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may also notify you by email or through a prominent notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

For any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

SoftSprinter
Email: privacy@softsprinter.com
Website: softsprinter.com

For UK users: If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the ICO at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.