Cookies
What cookies this site uses, how long they last, and how to accept or reject non-essential ones.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They can be essential for basic functions or optional for measurement.
How we use them
Software Optimizers uses essential cookies (or local storage) to remember your cookie preference, and optional analytics cookies only if you accept them via the banner. Rejecting non-essential cookies does not block browsing, reading curriculum pages, or sending an enquiry.
Cookie table
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
software-optimizers_cookie_consent | Stores Accept or Reject choice for the banner | Up to 1 year (localStorage) | Software Optimizers |
so_session | Maintains basic load-balancer / host session if enabled by hosting | Session | Hosting provider |
_so_analytics | Counts aggregated page views on training and field-note pages (set only after Accept) | 6 months | Software Optimizers |
Essential items may be implemented as localStorage rather than HTTP cookies; we list them here for transparency because they store your choice.
Managing cookies
Use the on-site banner to Accept or Reject non-essential cookies on first visit. Clear site data in your browser to reset the choice and see the banner again. Browser settings can block cookies entirely; essential preference storage may then reappear each visit.
Third-party cookies
Embedded fonts may be requested from Google Fonts; that request can expose your IP to Google according to their policies. We do not load third-party advertising cookies. Chart images may be loaded from public image hosts (for example Unsplash or Pexels); those hosts may set their own cookies when images are fetched — see their respective policies.
Impact of disabling
Blocking all cookies or rejecting analytics does not remove access to service descriptions, rates, or the contact form. Analytics simply will not record your visit.
More on privacy
Personal data practices are described in our Privacy notice. Questions: info@software-optimizers.digital.