Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and provide a more personalized experience. They can be set by the website you're visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services used by the website.

2. How We Use Cookies

SoftVibeBridge Solutions uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services. We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Security and authentication
• Session management
• Cookie consent preferences
• Basic website functionality

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. They allow us to:

• Count visits and traffic sources
• Measure website performance
• Identify popular pages and content
• Understand user navigation patterns
• Improve website functionality and user experience

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Storing language preferences
• Personalizing content based on your interests
• Remembering information you've entered in forms

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising campaign effectiveness. They help us:

• Show you relevant ads based on your interests
• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
• Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
• Understand your preferences for future marketing

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help us remember your actions during a single browsing session.

3.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences.

3.3 First-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by our website directly and can only be read by us.

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by external services that we use on our website, such as analytics providers or social media platforms.

4. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on our website. These may include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing features and social media integration
• Marketing Tools: For email marketing and advertising campaigns

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Managing Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser
• Receive notifications before cookies are set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain features.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

For instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers, please refer to:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

6. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies such as:

• Web Beacons: Small graphic images that help us analyze website usage
• Pixel Tags: Tiny images used to track user behavior and email engagement
• Local Storage: Browser storage used to save data locally on your device
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser

7. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Typically stored for 1 month to 2 years, depending on their purpose
• Analytics cookies: Usually retained for 2 years
• Marketing cookies: Typically retained for 1-13 months

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:

• Reduced website functionality
• Loss of personalized content and preferences
• Inability to use certain features
• Less relevant content and advertising
• Repeated display of cookie consent banners

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and may notify you through our website or by email.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding cookies and data privacy, including:

• The right to know what cookies are being used
• The right to accept or reject non-essential cookies
• The right to withdraw consent at any time
• The right to access information collected through cookies

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

12. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit:

• Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org