1. What 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 provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you are visiting
2. How We Use Cookies
FreeAndroidVPN uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- Essential Functions: To make our website work properly
- Performance: To understand how visitors use our website
- Functionality: To remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics: To analyze website traffic and optimize user experience
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
3.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference or region.
3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure advertising campaigns' effectiveness.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| cookieConsent |
FreeAndroidVPN |
Stores your cookie consent preference |
1 year |
Essential |
| language |
FreeAndroidVPN |
Remembers your preferred language |
1 year |
Functional |
| _ga |
Google Analytics |
Distinguishes unique users |
2 years |
Analytics |
| _ga_* |
Google Analytics 4 |
Maintains session state |
2 years |
Analytics |
| _gid |
Google Analytics |
Distinguishes users |
24 hours |
Analytics |
| NID |
Google |
Stores preferences and other information |
6 months |
Advertising |
| __gads |
Google AdSense |
Measures ad interactions |
13 months |
Advertising |
| __gpi |
Google AdSense |
Collects visitor behavior data |
13 months |
Advertising |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third parties that may place cookies on your device:
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website traffic. This information is used to create reports and improve our website.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
5.2 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising at: Google Ads Settings
5.3 Cloudflare
We use Cloudflare for content delivery and security. Cloudflare may set cookies to identify trusted traffic and prevent security threats.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
6.3 Opt-Out Tools
Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent you from taking full advantage of our services.
7. Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner asking you to accept or manage your cookie preferences.
By clicking "Accept," you consent to the use of all cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Clearing your browser cookies
- Using your browser's cookie management settings
- Contacting us to request cookie preference reset
8. Changes to This Cookie 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 policy.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.