Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [April 30, 2025]

Welcome to The Software Savvy (“we”, “us”, “our”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://thesoftwaresavvy.com/ (the “Site”).

Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information about you:

a) Information You Voluntarily Provide:

• Name

• Email address

• Any messages you send through contact forms or email

You provide this information when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter

• Fill out a contact form

• Respond to surveys or feedback forms

b) Information Collected Automatically:

When you visit our Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Your IP address

• Browser type and version

• Pages you visit and time spent

• Referring URLs (the website you came from)

• Device information (such as device type, operating system)

This information is collected via Google Analytics to help us understand user behavior and improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:

• To operate and maintain the website

• To personalize your experience

• To send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (only if you opted in)

• To respond to your comments, questions, or requests

• To improve the functionality and content of the Site

• To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities for marketing or advertising purposes

• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activities

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as tracking pixels) to:

• Recognize your device

• Track your interactions with the Site

• Improve your user experience

Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect certain features of our Site.

Google Analytics:
We use Google Analytics to collect information about your interactions with the Site. Google Analytics may collect data such as:

• IP address (anonymized)

• Browser type

• Operating system

• Website activity

Google’s privacy policy can be found here: Google Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or applications.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties.
Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
However, we may disclose your information:

• To comply with legal obligations

• To protect and defend our rights or property

• To prevent fraud or security issues

• With service providers or contractors who perform services on our behalf (and only to the extent necessary)

6. Email Marketing

If you opt in to receive communications from us:

• We will send occasional promotional emails.

• Each email will provide an option to unsubscribe.

• We use reputable email marketing service providers who comply with global privacy laws.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including:

• Legal requirements

• Accounting

• Reporting purposes

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States.
By using our Site and providing your information, you consent to this transfer.

We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.

• Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, additional rights under the GDPR or CCPA may apply to you.

10. Security of Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or under the age of 16 in some jurisdictions).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
Changes are effective when posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the practices of this Site, please contact us at:

The Software Savvy
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Website: https://thesoftwaresavvy.com/

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