Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 25, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information Shortlist Software (“we,” “us”) collects when you visit shortlistsoftware.com, how we use it, and the choices you have. Shortlist Software is published by Pickwell Media.

Information we collect

Information you give us

If you contact us through our contact form or by email, we collect your name, email address and anything you include in your message. If you sign up for our email updates, we collect your email address.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the site, we and the services we use automatically collect standard technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you view, the page that referred you, and the date and time of your visit. This is collected using cookies and similar technologies.

How we use information

  • To run, secure and improve the site
  • To understand which pages are useful so we can improve our content
  • To measure how well our advertising performs
  • To track referrals to the companies we recommend, so we can be paid our affiliate commissions
  • To reply to your messages and, if you subscribe, send you email updates

Cookies and third-party services

We use third-party services that may set cookies or collect information when you visit our site or click our links:

  • Hosting, security and performance: our web host and Cloudflare process technical data to deliver the site and protect it from abuse.
  • Analytics: we may use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics or Microsoft Clarity, to understand how visitors use the site.
  • Advertising: we advertise on platforms such as Microsoft Advertising and Google Ads. These platforms may use cookies or tags to measure the results of our ads and to show you ads based on your visit to our site.
  • Affiliate programs: when you click an affiliate link, the company you visit (or its affiliate network) may set a cookie to record that you came from our site.

Each of these companies handles your information according to its own privacy policy. You can opt out of personalized ads from Microsoft at account.microsoft.com/privacy/ad-settings and from Google at adssettings.google.com. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information for money. We share information only with the service providers described above so they can perform services for us, when required by law, or to protect our rights and the safety of our visitors.

How long we keep information

We keep messages and email sign-ups for as long as needed to respond to you or until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete them. Analytics and advertising data is kept according to the retention settings of the service that collects it.

Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to ask what personal information we hold about you, to ask us to correct or delete it, and to opt out of the use of your information for targeted advertising. To make a request, email [email protected]. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.

Children’s privacy

This site is intended for business owners and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Security

We use reasonable measures, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), to protect information. No website can guarantee complete security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Contact us

Questions about this policy? Email [email protected].