Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 17, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how SoftwareLit ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, join a membership, enroll in our courses, or use our tools and services.

By using SoftwareLit, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services.

Information You Provide Directly

• Name

• Email address

• Business name and role (if provided)

• Information submitted through forms, including membership signup, course enrollment, assessments, and contact forms

Course Activity Information

Our courses are delivered in SCORM format through our learning and membership platform. When you take a course, the platform records course activity such as enrollment, progress, completion status, assessment scores, and certificates earned. Depending on the course, your responses may also be saved so you can pick up where you left off. Some course information may also be stored in your web browser on your device. Our Data Safety Notice explains this in more detail.

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referral source (how you arrived at our site)

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide access to memberships, courses, tools, and resources

• Track course progress and completion and issue certificates of completion

• Recommend relevant courses and resources

• Improve website functionality and user experience Communicate updates, confirmations, newsletters, and relevant educational content

• Monitor usage trends and improve our training offerings

• Ensure security and prevent misuse of our services

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable core site functionality

• Understand how users interact with our website

• Improve performance and content relevance

You can adjust cookie settings through your browser at any time. Some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Our learning and membership platform, which hosts our courses, manages accounts, and records course activity

• Other service providers who help operate our website (such as hosting, analytics, or email delivery services)

• Payment processors that handle membership payments

• Your organization, if your course access is provided through an organization (such as an Enterprise membership). Your organization may be able to see your course enrollment, progress, completion, and certificates.

• Legal authorities if required to comply with applicable laws or protect our rights

All third-party providers are expected to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services to you

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites or tools, including software vendors listed in our Software Directory. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data.

General Rights

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Opt out of marketing communications at any time

GDPR (EEA and UK) Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you may also have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data

• Request rectification of inaccurate data

• Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten")

• Request restriction of processing

• Object to processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

We process personal data only where we have a legal basis, including consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what categories of personal information we collect, use, and disclose

• Request access to the specific personal information we hold about you

• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)

• Correct inaccurate personal information

• Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (SoftwareLit does not sell personal information)

• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

To make a request related to any of the rights above, contact us using the information below.

9. Children's Privacy

SoftwareLit is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that a child has provided personal information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. International Users

If you access SoftwareLit from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred and processed in other jurisdictions.

By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Website: softwarelit.com

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