Cookies Policy
What cookies are, how Softoto uses them, and how you can control them.
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on Softoto (softoto.com), and your choices regarding cookies. By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Softoto is a trading name of Eurl Nitrosoft LTD, a company registered in England and Wales (company number 16294173), with its registered office at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom. For any questions regarding cookies, please contact us at contact@softoto.com.
This policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy and should be read together with it.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give information to the website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential / Necessary Cookies: These are required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and remembering your download region preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
- Analytics & Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. We use this data to improve our Software Library and Blog content.
- Functional / Personalisation Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred region or recently viewed software) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Third-Party Cookies: Some content on our site, such as embedded YouTube videos or social media sharing buttons, may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies.
We do not use advertising or targeting cookies at this time. If we introduce them in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
The table below explains the specific cookies we use and why.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type / Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Persistent / 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preferences (necessary). |
| PHPSESSID | Softoto | Session | Native PHP session cookie – enables core website functionality (necessary). |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persistent / 2 years | Used to distinguish users and throttle request rates (analytics – opt-in). |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Persistent / 24 hours | Used to distinguish users (analytics – opt-in). |
| _gat_UA-* | Google Analytics | Persistent / 1 minute | Used to throttle request rate (analytics – opt-in). |
| pll_language | Softoto | Persistent / 1 year | Remembers your selected language/region preference (functional). |
| youtube_* | YouTube (Google) | Varies | Set when you play embedded YouTube videos. See Google's Privacy Policy. |
This list may be updated as we add or remove features. For real‑time information, please check your browser's cookie inspector or our cookie consent tool.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We embed content from third-party services on our Blog, such as videos from YouTube and social media buttons. These third parties may set cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the respective privacy policies of these services:
6. Your Cookie Choices & Consent
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner that allows you to choose which categories of cookies you accept (except necessary cookies). You can change your preferences at any time.
🔧 Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie settings by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" button floating at the bottom corner of our website, OR
- Using this link: Change Cookie Preferences (if enabled).
The floating button is provided by our consent management tool, CookieYes.
Alternatively, you can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that blocking all cookies (including necessary ones) may prevent our website from functioning correctly. Below are links to instructions for common browsers:
7. Managing Analytics Cookies
You can opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. However, we recommend using our cookie preference center for easier management.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email (if we have your address) or through a prominent notice on our website.
Last Updated: 14 July 2026
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom