Cookie Policy
This page explains the cookies and similar technologies used on softwarecomparison.net, what each type does, and how you can control them. We keep non-essential tracking to a minimum and only load it with your consent.
Essential cookies
These are the cookies and storage we need for the site to work — for example, to remember your cookie choice so we don't keep asking, and to keep pages secure and functioning. They do not track you across other websites and cannot be switched off, because without them the site would not operate properly. We do not use them for advertising.
Analytics cookies
We use privacy-focused analytics to understand which guides are useful and where readers get stuck, so we can improve them. This is strictly optional. Analytics is not loaded until you click "Accept all" in the slide-in cookie banner. If you reject non-essential cookies, or simply ignore the banner, no analytics cookies are set and no analytics script runs. Analytics data is aggregated and is not used to identify you personally.
Affiliate cookies
Some outbound links on this site are affiliate links. When you click one, the destination vendor or its affiliate network may set its own cookie on your device. These third-party cookies are used to attribute the referral — that is, to recognise that you arrived from us — so that any commission can be credited. They are set by the third party, not by us, and are governed by that company's own cookie and privacy policies. They are only triggered if you choose to click an affiliate link and leave our site.
How we store your choice
When you accept or reject non-essential cookies, your decision is saved in your browser's local storage on this site. This lets us respect your choice on future visits and avoid showing the banner every time. The stored value records only your consent preference; it is not a tracking identifier.
Managing or withdrawing consent
You can change your mind at any time:
- Clear your saved choice. Clearing this site's local storage and cookies through your browser will remove your stored preference, and the consent banner will appear again on your next visit so you can choose afresh.
- Use your browser settings. Every major browser lets you block or delete cookies, including third-party cookies. Doing so may affect how some sites work, but this site will still function with essential cookies only.
- Reject from the start. Choosing "Reject non-essential" in the banner means analytics is never loaded for that session.
For more on the personal data behind these choices, see our Privacy Policy.
Last updated: 2 June 2026.