Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Software Times ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit thesoftwaretimes.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Information we collect

We collect two general types of information:

• Information you provide directly — for example, your name, email address, and message content when you contact us through our contact form or by email.
• Information collected automatically — such as your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, the pages you visit, the time spent on those pages, the referring website, and other diagnostic data. This information is collected through cookies, server logs, and similar technologies.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
• Respond to inquiries you send through our contact form or email.
• Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and navigation.
• Display relevant advertising through third-party advertising partners.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse.
• Comply with legal obligations.

Cookies and similar technologies

The Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — and similar technologies to recognize you on return visits, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and serve advertising. Most browsers let you refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being set. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.

Third-party advertising (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements on the Site. Google and its partners use cookies, including the DoubleClick DART cookie, and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by Google by visiting Google Ads Settings. You may also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.com (for users in the EU).

Third-party ad servers and ad networks operating on the Site may also use their own cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to measure ad effectiveness or to personalize the ads you see. We do not have access to or control over these third-party technologies. You should review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information.

Analytics

We may use Google Analytics or similar services to understand how visitors interact with the Site. These services may collect information such as your IP address, the pages you view, and the time you spend on the Site. The information generated is used to compile aggregated reports and to help us improve the Site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Affiliate links

Some articles on the Site contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links may use cookies set by the affiliate network or merchant to attribute the referral. Our editorial opinions are not influenced by these commercial relationships. See our Disclaimer for more information.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate the Site (for example, hosting providers, email providers, analytics providers, and advertising networks), and only to the extent necessary to provide their services.
• Legal authorities, when required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Software Times, our users, or others.
• A successor, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets.

Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information.
• The right to request deletion of your information.
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@thesoftwaretimes.com.

For visitors in the European Economic Area (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, our legal basis for processing your personal information depends on the context. We process information based on your consent (for advertising and analytics cookies), our legitimate interests (for site operation and security), or to comply with a legal obligation. You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

For California residents (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, the right to correct inaccurate information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but the use of advertising cookies may be considered "sharing" under California law. You can opt out of personalized advertising as described in the section above.

Children's privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements.

Data security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Links to other sites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any change indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@thesoftwaretimes.com.