Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information.

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Welcome to SoftlyStudios.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website.

By using SoftlyStudios.com, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our site.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name and email address, when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Leave a comment on a blog post
  • Contact us through our contact form

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website addresses

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Send newsletters or promotional content (only if you have subscribed)
  • Analyze site usage and trends
  • Display relevant advertisements through third-party services
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

SoftlyStudios.com uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide targeted advertisements. You can learn more about how Google uses data by visiting Google’s Privacy & Terms page. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Amazon Associates and Affiliate Programs

SoftlyStudios.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate marketing programs, designed to provide a means for us to earn advertising fees by linking to affiliated sites such as Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These third-party services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information sent by your browser, including pages visited and time spent on the site.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, email services)
  • Law enforcement or legal authorities, when required by law
  • Third-party advertisers and affiliate networks, in aggregate or anonymized form

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details on our Contact page.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request disclosure of data collection practices, request deletion of personal information, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

European Union Visitors (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data.

7. Children's Privacy

SoftlyStudios.com is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:

Email: hello.softlystudios@gmail.com
Website: SoftlyStudios.com