1. Scope

This Policy applies to information collected through the Service. It does not apply to third-party websites, services, or software publishers that may be linked from the Service. Please review third-party privacy policies before providing them information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide

• Contact requests: If you contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
• Newsletter (if offered): If you subscribe, we collect your email address and related subscription preferences.
• Accounts (if offered): If you create an account, we may collect account identifiers such as email, username, and authentication details.
• User content (if offered): If you post reviews/comments, we collect the content you submit and related metadata (e.g., time posted).

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device & usage data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, language, pages viewed, links clicked, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
• Log data: Server logs and diagnostic data for security, fraud prevention, and troubleshooting.
• Approximate location: Derived from IP address (city/region level), primarily for analytics, security, and localization.

2.3 Cookies and similar technologies

We and our partners may use cookies, pixels, SDKs, and similar technologies to: (a) operate the Service, (b) remember preferences, (c) analyze traffic and performance, and (d) deliver and measure advertising. See Section 6 (“Cookies & Advertising”) for more details and choices.

3. How We Use Information

We may use information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
• To personalize content, language, and user experience.
• To respond to inquiries and provide support.
• To send newsletters or service communications if you opt in (you can unsubscribe at any time).
• To monitor, prevent, and detect fraud, abuse, security incidents, and technical issues.
• To measure performance, understand usage trends, and develop new features.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

4. Legal Bases (Israel)

We process information in accordance with applicable Israeli law, including the Protection of Privacy Law, 1981 and related regulations. Depending on the context, processing may be based on your consent (including as implied by your use of the Service where appropriate), our legitimate interests (such as operating, securing, and improving the Service), and/or legal obligations.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information as part of our ordinary operations. We may share information in the following situations:

5.1 Service providers

We may share information with trusted vendors who help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, security, email delivery, advertising technology). These providers are permitted to process information only to perform services for us and subject to contractual obligations where applicable.

5.2 Advertising partners

We may work with advertising partners to display ads and measure performance. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your device and browsing activity on our Service (and potentially across other sites/services over time) to deliver interest-based ads, frequency caps, and reporting. See Section 6 for choices.

5.3 Legal, safety, and rights enforcement

We may disclose information if we believe it is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with law, regulation, legal process, or lawful requests; (b) protect the security, rights, or property of SoftLinks, our users, or others; (c) prevent or investigate wrongdoing; or (d) enforce our Terms of Use.

5.4 Business transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Policy and applicable law.

5.5 With your direction

We may share information when you instruct us to do so or when you interact with third-party features integrated into the Service.

6. Cookies & Advertising Choices

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them for core site functionality, analytics, and advertising. Your choices may include:

• Browser controls: You can usually set your browser to block or delete cookies. Note: some features may not work properly.
• Ad personalization controls: Some ad partners provide opt-out controls for interest-based advertising.
• Device settings: Depending on your device, you may have advertising identifier controls (reset/limit ad tracking).

If you disable cookies, you may still see ads, but they may be less relevant and some measurement may be limited.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and protect security and integrity. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the context in which it was collected.

9. International Transfers

Our service providers and partners may process or store information outside of Israel. Where information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate protections consistent with applicable law and this Policy.

10. Your Rights (Israel)

Subject to applicable Israeli law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Requesting access to personal information held about you.
• Requesting correction or updating of inaccurate information.
• Requesting deletion of certain information, where applicable and lawful.
• Withdrawing consent for certain processing where we rely on consent (this will not affect processing already performed).

To exercise rights, contact us at: contact@softlinks.com. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

12. Third-Party Websites, Software, and Services

The Service may include links to third-party websites and access to Third-Party Software. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. Your interaction with third-party services is governed by their policies and terms.

13. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) signal. Because there is not yet a universally accepted standard for DNT, the Service may not respond to DNT signals in a consistent way.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. If changes are material, we may provide additional notice where appropriate.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding privacy, contact:
SoftLinks Privacy
Email: contact@softlinks.com