Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how this website uses them, why they are used, and what choices you have regarding their use. We have written this page in plain and simple language so that every visitor can understand how cookies work and how they affect your experience on our website.
We are committed to being fully transparent about the technologies we use on our website. Cookies are a standard part of how most websites function today, and we want you to feel informed and comfortable every time you visit our store.
softza.site is an independent online ecommerce and retail store that sells antivirus and computer security software through digital delivery. We take the privacy and security of our customers seriously, and that commitment extends to how we handle data collected through cookies and similar technologies on our website.
By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with the use of cookies as described here, you have the ability to adjust your browser settings to limit or disable cookies at any time. More information on how to do that is provided further down this page.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are created by the website you are visiting and stored in your browser or on your device’s storage.
Cookies serve a variety of purposes. Some cookies are essential to the basic functioning of a website and allow it to work correctly. Others help the website remember your preferences, track how visitors use the site, or support security features that protect both the website and its users.
Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot carry viruses or install harmful software on your device. They are simply files that store small pieces of information that help websites deliver a better, more consistent experience to their visitors.
Cookies can be classified in different ways based on how long they last and who sets them. These classifications are explained in the sections below.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use a limited and purposeful set of cookies on this website. Each type serves a specific and legitimate function. Here is a breakdown of the types of cookies that may be present when you browse our store.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain parts of the website would not work as intended. For example, essential cookies may be used to maintain your shopping cart, keep you logged into your account during a session, or allow secure pages to load correctly.
Because these cookies are required for the website to operate, they are always active and cannot be disabled without significantly affecting your ability to use the website. We use essential cookies only to the minimum extent needed to keep the site running smoothly for every visitor.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide a more personalized experience. For example, functional cookies might remember your preferred language or the region you are browsing from, helping us display the most relevant information for your location.
These cookies do not track your activity across other websites. They simply help us deliver a more consistent and user-friendly experience within our own website.
Analytical Cookies
Analytical cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay on certain pages, and where visitors come from before arriving at our site. This information is collected in an aggregated and anonymized form, which means it does not identify individual visitors personally.
We use this data to improve our website, make our product listings more useful, and ensure that the overall browsing experience is as helpful as possible for every customer. Understanding how our website is used allows us to make informed decisions about improvements that benefit all visitors.
Security Cookies
Security cookies support the safety and integrity of our website. They help detect and prevent fraudulent activity, protect against unauthorized access, and ensure that sensitive areas of the website such as the checkout process remain secure.
These cookies are an important part of maintaining a safe shopping environment for our customers. They work in the background and do not collect personal information beyond what is needed to protect the website and its users.
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your visit to our website. They are automatically deleted from your device when you close your browser. Session cookies are commonly used to maintain the continuity of your browsing session, such as keeping items in your shopping cart as you navigate between pages.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time after your browsing session ends or until you delete them manually. They allow the website to recognize you on a return visit and remember certain preferences or settings from a previous session. Persistent cookies are only kept for as long as necessary to fulfill their intended purpose.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services that we use to support our store operations. These include our payment processing provider and website analytics tools. Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third-party providers, not by this Cookie Policy.
Payment Processing
Our website processes all payments through the Stripe payment gateway. Stripe may use cookies or similar technologies as part of the secure payment process. These are used strictly to facilitate and protect your financial transaction and are not used to track your activity across unrelated websites.
Analytics Tools
We may use third-party analytics tools to help us understand website traffic and visitor behavior in an aggregated and anonymized way. These tools may set their own cookies on your device as part of their data collection process. The information gathered is used only for the purpose of improving our website and is not linked to your personal identity.
We do not allow any third-party cookie provider to use data collected through our website for their own unrelated advertising or marketing purposes.
4. What We Do Not Use Cookies For
We want to be completely clear about the ways in which we do not use cookies on our website. Understanding these boundaries is just as important as understanding what cookies we do use.
We do not use cookies to track your browsing activity across other websites or platforms. We do not use cookies to build personal profiles for advertising targeting purposes. We do not sell or share cookie data with any third party for marketing or promotional purposes. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as passwords, payment card details, or government identification numbers.
Our use of cookies is limited to what is reasonably necessary to operate our website, improve the customer experience, support secure transactions, and analyze general website usage patterns.
5. How Long Cookies Stay on Your Device
The length of time a cookie stays on your device depends on the type of cookie it is. Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, which varies depending on the specific purpose of the cookie.
We regularly review the cookies used on our website to ensure that they are not kept for longer than necessary. Cookies that are no longer needed are removed or updated in accordance with standard web practices.
6. Your Cookie Choices and How to Manage Them
You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, block, or delete cookies through the browser settings menu. The specific steps for managing cookies vary depending on the browser you use, but general options typically include the ability to block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or delete cookies that have already been stored on your device.
Here are some general directions for accessing cookie settings in commonly used browsers. For Google Chrome, go to Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Other Site Data. For Mozilla Firefox, go to Options or Preferences, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Site Data. For Apple Safari, go to Preferences, then Privacy, then Manage Website Data. For Microsoft Edge, go to Settings, then Cookies and Site Permissions, then Manage and Delete Cookies and Site Data.
Please be aware that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect how our website functions. Essential cookies in particular are necessary for the website to operate correctly, and disabling them may prevent you from completing purchases or accessing certain areas of the site.
If you have any difficulty managing cookie settings on your device or have questions about how cookies affect your experience on our website, please do not hesitate to contact our support team.
7. Cookies and Your Privacy
Cookies are one part of how we collect and use information about visitors to our website. For a full understanding of how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, please review our Privacy Policy, which is available on this website.
Our use of cookies is consistent with our broader commitment to handling all customer data responsibly, honestly, and in compliance with all applicable privacy laws and regulations in the United States, including the standards established by the Federal Trade Commission.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers include a Do Not Track feature that sends a signal to websites indicating that you do not want your browsing activity tracked. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update our practices as clear standards are established.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, updates to applicable laws, or improvements to how we communicate our cookie practices. When updates are made, the revised date at the top of this page will be changed accordingly.
We encourage all visitors and customers to review this Cookie Policy periodically so they remain informed about how cookies are used on our website. Your continued use of this website following any updates to this policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised content.
10. Compliance With United States Laws and Regulations
We operate our website and manage all data collection practices, including the use of cookies, in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in the United States. This includes adherence to the guidelines and consumer protection standards established by the Federal Trade Commission.
We are committed to honest, transparent, and fair data practices at every level of our business. Our Cookie Policy reflects that commitment and is designed to give every visitor a clear and complete picture of how their data is handled when they use our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, want to understand more about how cookies work on our website, or have a concern about data collected during your visit, please reach out to our support team. We are here to help.
- HelpLine: +1 (844) 587-
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 1860 Sandy Plains Rd, Ste 204, Marietta,
We take all privacy and data-related inquiries seriously and will respond to your message as promptly as possible. Thank you for taking the time to read our Cookie Policy. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to maintaining it through clear, honest, and responsible practices every day.