Cookie Policy

The data controller is SoftwareGlimpse, Netherlands (postal address available on request via privacy@softwareglimpse.com) (Netherlands). Privacy contact: privacy@softwareglimpse.com.

Email privacy@softwareglimpse.com, use the Contact page (reason: Privacy), or /privacy-request/. We do not ask you to send unnecessary sensitive information.

This Cookie Policy describes cookies and similar browser storage used on SoftwareGlimpse (SoftwareGlimpse). It lists only technologies actually configured in our inventory — we do not invent cookie names. localStorage and sessionStorage are disclosed separately from HTTP cookies. For broader personal-data processing, see our Privacy Policy. Consent preferences use policy version 1.2.0 (effective 2026-08-20).

Browsers can store small pieces of data to remember preferences, keep tools working, or (when allowed) measure usage and load official product video embeds. SoftwareGlimpse uses first-party localStorage for consent and tool drafts. YouTube/Vimeo cookies are only set after marketing consent and an explicit play action.

Strictly necessary storage runs on legitimate interests / necessity to deliver the site and tools you request. Optional categories (preferences, analytics, marketing) rely on your consent via Cookie settings. You can withdraw consent at any time.

Required for consent storage and core site/tool function (including CRM Finder and calculator drafts on this device). sg_consent (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Stores cookie preference choices and consent policy version. Duration: Up to renewAfterDays (currently 365 days) or until changed. First-party. sg-crm-finder-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers CRM Finder answers and progress on this device so you can continue mid-flow. Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-si-finder-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers Sales Intelligence Finder answers and progress on this device so you can continue mid-flow. Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-cost-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers CRM cost calculator draft inputs on this device. Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-tco-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers CRM TCO calculator scenarios, assumptions and custom costs on this device (cost amounts and notes are never sent to analytics). Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-roi-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers CRM ROI calculator inputs, assumptions and scenario settings on this device (financial amounts are never sent to analytics). Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-roi-business-case-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Stores a confirmed ROI summary handoff for the CRM Business Case template on this device after you explicitly opt in. Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-decision-profile-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers your CRM requirements profile (Requirements Builder) on this device so Finder, Cost Calculator and related tools can reuse it. Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-vendor-scorecard-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers CRM Vendor Scorecard shortlist, criterion weights, demo ratings and notes on this device (notes are never sent to analytics). Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-implementation-plan-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers CRM Implementation Planner phases, tasks, statuses and notes on this device (task notes and project details are never sent to analytics). Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-migration-plan-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers CRM Migration Planner inventory, field mappings, statuses and cutover notes on this device (field names, notes and source values are never sent to analytics). Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-migration-cost-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers CRM Migration Cost Calculator scope, effort assumptions and quotes on this device (financial amounts and system names are never sent to analytics). Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-migration-cost-tco-handoff-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Stores a confirmed migration cost summary for CRM TCO / Cost Calculator import on this device after you explicitly opt in. Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-migration-cost-roi-handoff-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Stores a confirmed migration cost summary for CRM ROI Calculator import on this device after you explicitly opt in. Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-migration-cost-business-case-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Stores a confirmed migration cost summary for the CRM Business Case template on this device after you explicitly opt in. Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-rfp-brief-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers CRM RFP / Vendor Brief Builder draft, requirements response fields, clarifications and version metadata on this device (requirement text and commercial figures are never sent to analytics). Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-demo-checklist-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers CRM Demo Checklist Builder demo plan, scenarios, agenda and per-vendor evaluation notes on this device (notes and commercial answers are never sent to analytics). Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-readiness-assessment-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers CRM Readiness Assessment progress, answers, action statuses and completed score snapshots on this device (answer detail is never sent to analytics). Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-crm-adoption-health-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers CRM Adoption / Health Assessment answers on this device (answer detail is never sent to analytics). Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-{category}-*-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers category Finder, cost, requirements, scorecard, RFP, demo checklist and readiness drafts on this device for published categories other than CRM and Sales Intelligence (full answers are never sent to analytics). Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party. sg-stack-builder-v1 (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers Software Stack Builder draft answers and progress on this device. Duration: Until cleared or overwritten on this device. First-party.

Optional UI preferences such as newsletter popup dismissal when that feature is enabled. sg_newsletter_popup (localStorage, SoftwareGlimpse): Remembers newsletter popup dismiss / subscribed state (only used when newsletter popup is enabled). Duration: Local preference until cleared. First-party.

Optional usage analytics via Vercel Web Analytics. Loads only after you allow this category. Vercel Web Analytics (pageview beacons) (cookie, Vercel Inc.): Sends aggregated page-view and visitor metrics after analytics consent. Designed to avoid persistent analytics cookies; script loads only when the analytics category is allowed. Duration: Request/session beacons — see Vercel Web Analytics privacy documentation. First-party.

Optional third-party embeds used for official vendor product videos (YouTube / Vimeo). Players load only after you allow this category and choose to play. YouTube embed cookies (when player loads) (cookie, Google / YouTube): Set by YouTube when an official product video iframe loads after marketing consent and play. Duration: Determined by Google / YouTube. Third-party. Vimeo embed cookies (when player loads) (cookie, Vimeo): Set by Vimeo when an official product video iframe loads after marketing consent and play. Duration: Determined by Vimeo. Third-party.

Use Cookie settings in the site footer to accept, reject non-essential, or manage preferences. Strictly necessary storage remains active for core function. You can also clear site data in your browser.

Hosting (Vercel Inc.) delivers the site; it may process technical connection data in server logs. Optional embed providers (YouTube, Vimeo) set cookies only after marketing consent and play. Other configured services: Vercel Inc.; Affiliate / partner networks (per-product programmes). Analytics (Vercel Web Analytics) loads only after analytics consent and is designed to avoid persistent analytics cookies. Newsletter provider is not configured — no newsletter cookies are loaded today.

Consent records: Until withdrawn or consent policy version renewal (see Cookie Policy). Consent choices renew after 365 days or when the consent policy version changes. Tool-state storage on your device lasts until you clear it.

Where GDPR or similar law applies, you may withdraw cookie consent via Cookie settings, request access or erasure of personal data linked to cookies, or lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Use Contact → Privacy or privacy@softwareglimpse.com for requests.

See the Privacy Policy for full processing activities, retention, and your rights. Affiliate and commercial outbound links are covered there.

When we add cookies, storage, or consent categories, this policy is updated and flagged for review. Version and last-updated dates change when meaningful updates are made.