Privacy Policy

Software Chronicle (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website softwarecronichle.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Give Us

When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us via our contact form, or submit your email address for any reason, we collect your name and email address. We do not sell this information to any third party.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This information is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted). You can control cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

Newsletter & Communications

If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we use your email address to send you our weekly SaaS newsletter, product updates, and editorial content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about your visit. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising

We display advertisements on our website through third-party ad networks including Google AdSense. These networks may use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising at aboutads.info.

3. Affiliate Links & Third Parties

Affiliate Relationships

Our website contains affiliate links. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Affiliate partners may set their own cookies on your device to track referrals. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services including Mailchimp or ConvertKit (email), Google Analytics (analytics), and Google AdSense (advertising). Each has their own privacy policy governing their use of your data.

4. Data Retention & Security

Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services. Email subscribers retain their data until they unsubscribe. We do not retain data longer than necessary.

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

Access & Deletion

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights. If you are located in the UK or EU, you also have the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

GDPR (UK & EU Users)

If you are located in the United Kingdom or European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) including the right to object to processing and the right to restrict processing of your personal data.

CCPA (California Users)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.