Effective Date: March 1, 2026
Last Updated: March 2026
Operated by: CBEG GROUP, LLC
SoftwareSift.com is owned and operated by CBEG GROUP, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and what rights you have over it.
We’ve written this in plain language on purpose. If something is unclear, contact us.
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Email address: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you content. That’s it — we don’t ask for your name, phone number, or any other personal details unless you voluntarily provide them when contacting us.
- Contact form submissions: If you reach out via our contact page, we receive whatever information you include in your message (typically an email address and the message itself).
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: Like most websites, we collect standard log data when you visit — including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This data is aggregated and used to understand how people use the site.
- Cookies: We use cookies to operate the site and analyze traffic. See the Cookies section below for details.
Cookies
We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — for the following purposes:
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns and reader behavior in aggregate. Google Analytics uses cookies to track sessions and page views. The data we receive is anonymized and aggregated — we cannot identify individual visitors from Analytics data.
- Functional cookies: Some cookies are necessary for the site to function correctly (for example, remembering preferences during a session).
- Affiliate tracking: When you click an affiliate link on our site, the third-party affiliate program may set its own cookies to track whether you make a purchase. These cookies are set by the affiliate network, not by us, and are governed by the affiliate network’s privacy policy.
You can control cookie settings in your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the website
- Send you the newsletter you signed up for (email subscribers only)
- Respond to contact form inquiries
- Understand which content is most useful to our readers (via aggregated analytics)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your information for automated profiling or to make decisions that have a legal or significant effect on you.
Affiliate Links
SoftwareSift publishes affiliate links — links to third-party products and services from which we may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Clicking an affiliate link takes you to a third-party website that has its own privacy policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites.
Our use of affiliate links does not change how we handle your data on SoftwareSift.com.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter:
- We store your email address with our email service provider (ESP) for the sole purpose of sending the newsletter.
- We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.
- You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email. After unsubscribing, your address will be removed from our active list.
Do We Sell Your Data?
No. We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their commercial use.
Third-Party Services
We use a small number of third-party services to operate the site. Each has its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis. Google Privacy Policy
- Email service provider — newsletter delivery (specific provider may be updated; governed by their privacy policy)
- Affiliate networks — commission tracking for referred purchases (governed by each network’s privacy policy)
Data Retention
- Newsletter email addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe. After unsubscribing, we retain your address on a suppression list to ensure we don’t accidentally re-subscribe you.
- Contact inquiries: Retained for up to 12 months, then deleted.
- Analytics data: Governed by Google Analytics’ retention settings (default: 26 months for aggregated data).
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of certain data uses
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@softwaresift.com. We will respond within 30 days.
California residents: If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, contact us at the email above.
Children’s Privacy
SoftwareSift is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
CBEG GROUP, LLC
Email: contact@softwaresift.com
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, email us and we’ll respond promptly.