Cookie Policy
This page explains what cookies SoftPilot uses, why we use them, and how you can manage or disable them at any time.
đ 1. What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit it. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and deliver relevant content.
Cookies are not programmes â they cannot execute code, carry viruses, or access your files. They simply store small pieces of information that improve your browsing experience.
đ 2. Cookie Categories We Use
We categorise the cookies on SoftPilot into four types:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_* | WordPress | Session management & security | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Admin interface preferences | 1 year |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot detection & security | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Security challenge clearance | 1 year |
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Session state persistence | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | Unique user identification | 1 year |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Session activity tracking | 1 day |
âŗ Microsoft Clarity cookies are planned for future activation.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel | Identifies browsers for ad delivery | 3 months |
| fr | Ad delivery & measurement | 3 months | |
| IDE | Google AdSense | Ad personalisation & measurement | 13 months |
| DSID | Google AdSense | Signed-in user ad targeting | 2 weeks |
âŗ Facebook Pixel and Google AdSense cookies are planned for future activation.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONSENT | Google / YouTube | Stores cookie consent state | 2 years |
| YSC | YouTube | Tracks views on embedded videos | Session |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Estimates bandwidth for video | 6 months |
âŗ YouTube cookies activate only when video embeds are present on a page.
đŧ 3. Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on SoftPilot, you may be redirected through our affiliate tracking platform (BeMob) before reaching the destination website. This redirect may set a short-lived tracking cookie to attribute the click to our site for commission purposes.
For more information, see our Affiliate Disclosure and our Privacy Policy.
âī¸ 4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Below are step-by-step instructions for the most common browsers:
- Click the three dots menu (âŽ) top right
- Go to Settings
- Click Privacy and security
- Select Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred setting
- Click the menu button (â°) top right
- Go to Settings
- Select Privacy & Security
- Under Cookies and Site Data
- Choose your preferred level
- Open Safari menu top left
- Go to Preferences
- Click the Privacy tab
- Adjust Cookies and website data
- Click Manage Website Data to clear
- Click the three dots menu (â¯) top right
- Go to Settings
- Select Cookies and site permissions
- Click Cookies and site data
- Toggle or manage as needed
đ 5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as we add new tools, services, or features to the Site. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
We encourage you to review this page periodically. For privacy-related matters, see our full Privacy Policy.
Email us at contact@softpilot.org â we aim to respond within 48 hours.