Cookie Policy
What cookies we and our partners set, what they do, and how to control them.
Last updated: June 2026.
SoftwareMarketplace.Net uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and pixel tags) to operate the Site, remember your preferences, measure aggregate usage, and — where you consent — to deliver and measure advertising. This page describes the categories of cookies in use.
1. Strictly necessary
These cookies and storage items are required for the Site to function — for example, to remember whether you have dismissed the cookie banner, or to maintain session integrity. They cannot be disabled through the consent banner.
2. Analytics
We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand which articles are read, how long readers stay, and where traffic comes from. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
3. Advertising
Some pages may display advertising delivered by Google AdSense and Google-certified third-party vendors. These third parties may set cookies such as NID, IDE, and DSID to deliver and measure advertising frequency, attribution, and (where you consent) personalisation.
- Google — ad delivery, measurement, frequency capping, and personalisation. See Types of cookies used by Google.
- Google-certified ad partners — see the current list at Google’s certified ad-tech vendors.
We do not set advertising cookies on our legal pages (privacy, cookie, terms, editorial policy, corrections, affiliate disclosure).
4. Managing cookies
- Use the cookie consent banner on first visit to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
- Opt out of Google personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings.
- Opt out of third-party vendor advertising cookies at aboutads.info (US), NAI (US), or Your Online Choices (EU).
5. EEA, UK, and Swiss visitors
For visitors in jurisdictions that require explicit consent we present a consent banner on first visit. Your choice is stored locally on your device. You can change your mind by clearing site data in your browser.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies and tracking? Email privacy@softwaremarketplace.net.