Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 24, 2026 | Last Updated: March 24, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on appsabout.com, why we use them, and how you can control or opt out of them. Read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy for the full picture of how we handle personal information.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, remember your preferences, and collect information about how the site is used.
Similar technologies include local storage (key-value pairs stored in your browser, similar to cookies but not transmitted with every HTTP request) and pixel tags / web beacons (tiny invisible images embedded in pages or emails that report back when loaded). We use local storage to store your cookie consent preferences.
2. Cookie Categories We Use
We categorize cookies and trackers into three groups:
Category 1 — Strictly Necessary
These are required for the site to function. They cannot be disabled through our consent controls. They do not collect personally identifiable information for marketing purposes.
| Cookie / Storage Key | Provider | Purpose | Storage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
aa_consent | AppsAbout (1st party) | Stores your cookie consent preferences (necessary: true, analytics: true/false, timestamp, GPC detected). Required for us to respect your choices on return visits. | localStorage | Until you clear browser data |
Category 2 — Analytics & Performance (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site by collecting aggregated, anonymized information. They are set only if you consent. You can withdraw consent at any time using the link in the footer.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the site. Used to distinguish users. | HTTP cookie | 2 years |
_ga_XXXXXXX | Google Analytics (GA4) | Persists session state and user-level data for Google Analytics 4 property. | HTTP cookie | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the site. Resets per session. | HTTP cookie | 24 hours |
Google's own privacy policy governs how Google uses data it receives through Analytics. Review it at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all sites using Google's official browser opt-out add-on.
Category 3 — Third-Party Affiliate (Amazon)
When you click an Amazon affiliate link on our site and are redirected to Amazon.com, Amazon may set its own cookies on the Amazon.com domain. These cookies are not set by us — they are set by Amazon on Amazon's own domain when you arrive there.
We do not control Amazon's cookies and cannot block them through our cookie consent banner. Amazon affiliate cookies allow Amazon to attribute a commission to AppsAbout if you make a qualifying purchase. For details, see Amazon's Privacy Notice. You can manage cookies on Amazon.com through Amazon's own cookie settings.
3. How to Control Cookies
Our Cookie Settings Panel
The easiest way to manage optional cookies on our site is to use the control, always available in the site footer. You can accept or reject analytics cookies and change your choice at any time.
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
If you enable the Global Privacy Control in your browser or browser extension, our site will automatically detect it and opt you out of analytics data collection. No banner will be shown and Google Analytics will not be loaded. This is processed on every page load. GPC-capable browsers and extensions include Firefox with privacy settings, Brave browser, and the DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials extension.
Browser-Level Cookie Controls
All modern browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies. Instructions for major browsers:
Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this site and many other websites.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Do We Use Advertising or Retargeting Cookies?
No. We do not run advertising pixels, retargeting tags, Facebook Pixel, or any other advertising technology on our site. We do not build advertising audiences or target you with ads on other websites based on your visit to appsabout.com.
5. Consent and Withdrawal
On your first visit to our site, a cookie consent banner will appear (unless your browser sends a Global Privacy Control signal, in which case we automatically honor your opt-out). You can:
- Click Accept Analytics to consent to analytics cookies
- Click Reject Non-Essential to decline analytics cookies
- Click Cookie Settings to open the preference center and make granular choices
Your choice is stored in localStorage (key: aa_consent) and respected on all return visits. You can change your choice at any time using the link in the footer, or by clearing your browser's local storage and cookies for appsabout.com, which will reset the banner on your next visit.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new technologies, change vendors, or when applicable law changes. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Material changes will also be announced via a notice on the cookie consent banner where technically feasible.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies or this policy: hello@appsabout.com
See also our Privacy Policy for full details on how we handle personal information.