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Last Updated: August 17, 2026
Mostly Software is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors, contributors, technology professionals, businesses and other individuals who interact with our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, why we collect it, how it may be used, how it may be shared and the choices available to you.
Mostly Software is an independent publication focused on software intelligence, digital technology and enterprise innovation. We aim to handle personal information responsibly, transparently and in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.
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Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use Mostly Software, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us.
This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Company or organisation name
- Professional role or area of expertise
- Information included in contact or contributor enquiries
- Information submitted when suggesting an article or reporting a correction
- Other information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us
We may also automatically collect limited technical and usage information when you visit the website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, referring website, pages viewed, approximate geographic information and information concerning how you interact with the website.
We do not intentionally request sensitive personal information unless it is genuinely necessary for a specific and legitimate purpose.
How We Use Information
Information collected by Mostly Software may be used for legitimate operational, editorial and communication purposes.
These purposes may include:
- Responding to enquiries and messages
- Reviewing contributor and editorial submissions
- Communicating with readers, contributors and professional contacts
- Investigating reported errors or corrections
- Improving website content, functionality and usability
- Understanding website traffic and audience behaviour
- Monitoring website performance
- Detecting, preventing and investigating security issues
- Protecting the integrity of the website
- Meeting applicable legal, regulatory or administrative requirements
We seek to collect and use information only where there is an appropriate reason for doing so.
Editorial and Contributor Information
Individuals who contact Mostly Software regarding editorial opportunities, expert contributions, interviews or industry commentary may provide professional information about themselves.
This information may be used to assess proposed contributions, communicate with contributors and administer editorial relationships.
Where a contributor is published, information such as their name, professional description, biography, photograph or organisation may appear publicly where appropriate and with the relevant contributor’s knowledge.
Contributors should avoid submitting confidential information belonging to another person or organisation.
Contact Information
If you contact Mostly Software, information contained in your communication may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your enquiry, maintain appropriate records or address related matters.
We may retain correspondence where doing so is necessary to demonstrate how an enquiry was handled, maintain editorial records, resolve disputes or comply with legal obligations.
You should avoid sending passwords, payment-card information, account credentials or other highly sensitive information through ordinary website contact forms or email unless specifically requested through an appropriate secure process.
Cookies
Mostly Software may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files or identifiers that can help websites recognise returning browsers, remember preferences, provide functionality and understand how visitors use a website.
Cookies may be used for purposes such as:
- Essential website functionality
- Security
- Performance monitoring
- Audience measurement
- Analytics
- Improving website functionality
- Understanding general visitor behaviour
Some cookies may be provided by third-party services used by the website.
You can generally manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.
Analytics and Website Measurement
Mostly Software may use analytics technologies to understand general website performance and visitor behaviour.
Analytics information can help us understand which areas of the website are useful to readers, identify technical problems, improve navigation and make informed editorial and website-development decisions.
Where third-party analytics services are used, those providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and contractual arrangements.
Mostly Software does not use analytics information for the purpose of selling personal information to advertisers.
Third-Party Services
The website may use third-party providers for services such as hosting, website security, analytics, email delivery, spam prevention, technical infrastructure and other website functions.
These providers may process limited information where necessary to deliver their services.
We seek to work with providers that maintain appropriate security and privacy practices. However, third-party services operate independently and may have their own terms and privacy policies.
Where appropriate, visitors should review the privacy information provided by those services.
Information Sharing
Mostly Software does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Information may be disclosed where reasonably necessary to:
- Provide website or technical services
- Protect the website and its users
- Investigate suspected fraud, abuse or security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations
- Respond to lawful requests from competent authorities
- Establish, exercise or defend legal rights
Where information is shared with service providers, we seek to limit disclosure to information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
Data Security
Mostly Software takes reasonable steps to protect information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
Security measures may include access controls, secure website technologies, hosting protections, administrative safeguards and monitoring designed to identify potentially harmful activity.
However, no website, internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Visitors should therefore exercise appropriate caution when communicating sensitive information online.
Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the reason it was collected.
Editorial correspondence, contributor information and business communications may be retained for longer where necessary to maintain appropriate publication or business records.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection law, you may have rights concerning your personal information.
These may include:
- Requesting access to personal information we hold about you
- Requesting correction of inaccurate information
- Requesting deletion of certain information
- Requesting restriction of certain processing
- Objecting to particular processing activities
- Requesting portability of information where applicable
- Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent
Some rights are subject to legal limitations and exemptions.
If you wish to exercise a privacy right, please contact Mostly Software with sufficient information to understand and assess your request.
Children’s Privacy
Mostly Software is a general technology publication and is not specifically directed toward children.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children for purposes that are inappropriate or unlawful.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate permission, please contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.
International Visitors
Mostly Software may be accessible to visitors from countries around the world.
Depending on the location of our hosting providers, service providers and website infrastructure, information may be processed in countries different from the country in which you are located.
Where applicable, appropriate safeguards should be used for international transfers in accordance with relevant data protection requirements.
External Links
Mostly Software may contain links to external websites, software companies, technology platforms, research organisations and other third-party resources.
Once you leave Mostly Software, the privacy practices of the external website apply.
We are not responsible for the privacy policies, security practices or content of third-party websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, legal requirements or privacy practices.
When changes are made, the updated policy will be published on this page with a revised effective or updated date.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to remain informed about how information may be handled.
Contact Mostly Software
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, believe your personal information has been handled incorrectly or wish to exercise an applicable privacy right, please contact Mostly Software through the website’s contact page.
When contacting us about privacy, please provide sufficient information for us to understand your request without unnecessarily including sensitive personal information.
Mostly Software is committed to maintaining a responsible approach to privacy while providing independent software, technology and digital innovation intelligence to our readers.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete or restrict the processing of your personal information.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact Mostly Software through our website’s contact page.
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