Last Updated: November 27, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how AndroidAuthority.com (“Android Authority,” “we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you visit our website or use our related services (the “Service”).
By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service.
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1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide:
• Email address (newsletter signups)
• Name (optional)
• Form submissions
• Survey responses
• Contest or giveaway entries
• Job application information
• Comments (if applicable)
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1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
We automatically collect:
Technical Data
• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Device type
• Referring/exit pages
Usage Data
• Pages visited
• Interaction data
• Scroll activity
• Time spent on pages
• Traffic sources
• Outbound link clicks
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies for:
• Analytics
• Advertising
• Affiliate tracking
• Performance
• Consent management
See our Cookie Policy for details.
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1.3 Information from Third Parties
Examples include:
• Google Analytics / GA4
• Google AdSense & programmatic ad networks
• Affiliate networks (Amazon Associates, Impact, CJ, Awin, Skimlinks)
• Social media platforms (Meta, YouTube, X/Twitter, TikTok)
• Newsletter platforms
• Embedded content providers
This data is typically anonymized or pseudonymized.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
• Provide and enhance the Service
• Understand site performance and trends
• Personalize content (where permitted)
• Display advertising and measure ad effectiveness
• Support affiliate tracking
• Send email communications you subscribe to
• Prevent fraud and maintain security
• Comply with laws
We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense.
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3. How We Share Information
We may share data with:
3.1 Service Providers
For hosting, analytics, email delivery, security, and operational support.
3.2 Advertising & Affiliate Partners
To:
• Display ads
• Measure impressions and clicks
• Attribute purchases for affiliate commissions
These partners do not receive your personal contact information from us.
3.3 Social Media Platforms
For embedded content and sharing tools.
3.4 Legal Obligations
To comply with law, regulation, or protect rights.
3.5 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, sale, or restructuring.
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3.6 Playwire Advertising Services
All or partial advertising on this Website or App is managed by Playwire LLC. If Playwire publisher advertising services are used, Playwire LLC may collect and use certain aggregated and anonymized data for advertising purposes. To learn more about the types of data collected, how data is used and your choices as a user, please visit https://www.playwire.com/privacy-policy.
For EU Users only: If you are located in countries that are part of the European Economic Area, in the United Kingdom or Switzerland, and publisher advertising services are being provided by Playwire LLC, you were presented with messaging from our Consent Management Platform (CMP) around your privacy choices as a user in regards to digital advertising, applicable vendors, cookie usage and more. If you’d like to revisit the choices you have made previously on this Website or App, please click here
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4. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed outside your country of residence.
Where required, we use
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequate safeguards
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5. Your Privacy Rights
5.1 GDPR / UK GDPR (EU & UK Users)
You may:
• Access your personal data
• Request corrections
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• File a complaint
Contact: privacy@androidauthority.com
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5.2 CCPA / CPRA (California Users)
You have rights to:
• Know what information is collected
• Request deletion
• Opt out of “sharing” for advertising
• Correct inaccuracies
• Request disclosure of third-party sharing
• Exercise rights without discrimination
We use advertising cookies that may be considered “sharing.”
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5.3 Canada (PIPEDA)
You may:
• Access information
• Request corrections
• Withdraw consent
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6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for:
• Service operation
• Legal compliance
• Security
• Analytics
• Recordkeeping
Advertising and analytics data follow partner retention policies.
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7. Cookies and Tracking
See our Cookie Policy for detailed cookie categories, opt-out tools, and CMP options.
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8. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect information from children.
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9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures.
No system is completely secure.
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10. Third-Party Links
External websites have their own privacy practices.
We are not responsible for those sites.
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11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes take effect when posted.
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12. Contact Us
For questions or privacy-related requests, contact: admin@androidauthority.com
Mailing Address:
Android Authority / Authority Media
PO BOX 20547, Howe St RPO,V6Z2N8
British Columbia, Canada