Last updated: January 25, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how appcurated.com (referred also as “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit appcurated.com (the “Website”).
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Email address (when you subscribe to our email list)
- Name (if you provide it)
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-identifying information automatically, such as:
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referring pages
- Pages visited and time spent on the Website
- General location (e.g., country or city level)
This data is collected using analytics and security tools (see below).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Send newsletters, updates, and emails
- Respond to inquiries or messages
- Improve website content and user experience
- Track affiliate referrals and website performance
- Analyze traffic and usage trends
- Improve our website security
We do not sell your personal data.
3. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this Website are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.
Our recommended software and tools are based on our own research, experience, and editorial judgment, and are not influenced by affiliate partnerships.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use minimal tracking technologies to ensure the Website functions correctly and to understand how our content is used. To help us improve, we collect basic, non-personal information such as pages visited, device type, and approximate geographic location (at a city or country level).
For website security and to prevent automated attacks, we temporarily log visitor IP addresses. These logs are used strictly for security purposes and are automatically deleted after 90 days.
We prioritize privacy-friendly, cookie-less analytics tools that do not identify you as an individual. Additionally, when you click on a recommended software link, an affiliate partner may use a technology to track that referral so we can receive a commission.
We do not use tracking for marketing profiles or advertising. Because we focus on privacy-first tools that avoid non-essential cookies, a consent banner is generally not required; however, you can always manage your preferences through your browser settings.
5. Email Marketing
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send updates regarding new software reviews, curated recommendations, and relevant news.
We prioritize your privacy by using reputable email service providers to manage our list securely and ensure your data is protected. You maintain full control over your subscription and can opt-out at any time by clicking the ‘unsubscribe’ link included at the bottom of every email.
6. Third-Party Services
We may share limited data with trusted third-party services, including:
- Email marketing platforms
- Analytics providers
- Affiliate networks
These third parties only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your data.
7. Data Retention
We are committed to data minimization and only retain personal information for as long as it serves a specific, necessary purpose:
- Service Delivery:
We retain your email address and subscription preferences for as long as you remain an active subscriber to our newsletter. - Website Security:
To protect against fraud and unauthorized access, technical logs (including IP addresses) are stored for a limited period and are automatically deleted after 90 days. - Legal & Analytics:
We retain anonymized or aggregated analytics data to understand website performance. We may also retain specific data where required to comply with our legal, tax, or reporting obligations.
8. Children’s Information
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”).
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Children has provided us with Personal Data, please contact “support (at) appcurated (dot) com“.
If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.