Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how WinSCP uses cookies and similar technologies on its website to enhance your browsing experience. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We aim to be transparent about the technologies we employ to ensure you have control over your online privacy.
01What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information. Cookies can remember your preferences, track your browsing activities, and help deliver a more personalized experience. They do not typically contain personally identifiable information themselves.
02Why Do We Use Cookies?
WinSCP uses cookies for several purposes to improve your interaction with our website. These include ensuring essential website functionality, analyzing user behavior to optimize our content and design, and remembering your preferences for a more convenient browsing experience. Cookies help us understand which parts of our website are most useful and how we can better serve our community of developers, system administrators, and other technical users. We strive to use cookies responsibly to enhance your experience without compromising your privacy.
03How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website's features and may impact your overall user experience. You can typically find these settings in the 'options' or 'preferences' menu of your browser.
↑ Home04Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the 'Last updated' date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. This policy is effective as of April 1, 2026.
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. | Session |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website to improve performance. | Up to 2 years |
| Marketing | Used to display relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. | Up to 1 year |
| Preferences | Remember your settings such as language, region, and display preferences. | Up to 1 year |