Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to site owners, and improve the user experience. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services that the website uses ("third-party cookies").
2. How We Use Cookies
VerifiedAppReviews uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and pixel tags) for several purposes. Below we explain the categories of cookies we use and their purposes.
3. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state across pages | Session |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
4. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us measure the number of visitors, see which pages are most popular, and understand how visitors navigate the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymized.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. For more information on how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region, or display settings. These cookies provide a more personalized experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_pref | Remembers your display theme preference | 1 year |
| sort_pref | Remembers your preferred review sorting order | 30 days |
| region | Stores your region for localized content | 1 year |
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We use these services to enhance your experience and analyze site performance. Third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy, not ours. The third-party services we use include Google Analytics (analytics), Cloudflare (security and performance), and Sentry (error monitoring).
7. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies for a website. Be aware that if you delete all cookies, any preferences you have set will be lost, including the ability to opt out of cookies, as this function itself requires placement of an opt-out cookie on your device.
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Last updated: April 2026