Effective Date: January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Soft Digital Edge LLC ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our services.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Types of Technologies We Use
- Cookies: Small text files stored on your device
- Local Storage: Data stored locally in your browser
- Session Storage: Temporary data that expires when you close your browser
- Web Beacons: Small transparent images used to track user behavior
- Analytics Scripts: Code that helps us understand how you use our website
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to improve your experience and our services:
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
- Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow
- Essential Only: Allow only required cookies for basic functionality
- Change Preferences: Update your choices anytime via the cookie settings link in our footer
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
- Communication Tools: For live chat and customer support
- CDN Providers: For faster content delivery and website performance
- Email Services: For newsletter subscriptions and course delivery
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review.
5. Data Storage and Security
- Encryption: All cookie data is transmitted securely using HTTPS encryption
- Storage: Cookies are stored locally on your device and on our secure servers
- Retention: Different cookies have different retention periods as specified above
- Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to cookie data
- Regular Cleanup: We regularly remove expired and unnecessary cookie data
6. Your Rights
Regarding cookies and your personal data, you have the right to:
- Opt-out: Disable non-essential cookies at any time
- Access: Request information about what cookie data we have
- Delete: Request deletion of your cookie data
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Object: Object to processing for marketing purposes
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Essential Cookies: Disabling these may prevent core functionality from working
- Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to improve our services based on usage data
- Functional Cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit
- Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
8. Updates to This 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 policy
- Notify you via email or website notice if you have an account with us
- Request renewed consent for new cookie types if required by law
- Provide clear information about what has changed
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Data Protection ContactSoft Digital Edge LLC
Email: info@softdigitaledge.com
Phone: +1 (307) 204-4358
Address: 8035, 1021 E Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY, Laramie, US, 82001
Response Time: We will respond to cookie-related inquiries within 5 business days.
Related Policies: This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for a complete understanding of how we handle your information.