Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 13, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how AlternativesAtlas (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on alternativesatlas.com (the “Site”), and what choices you may have.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or whether you have seen certain messages. Some cookies are essential for a website to function properly; others are used to measure performance or support advertising.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several reasons, including:
- Essential functionality: to keep the Site working properly and securely.
- Performance and analytics: to understand how visitors use the Site, which pages are popular, and how we can improve.
- Advertising and measurement: to display ads (if enabled) and measure ad performance.
- Affiliate attribution: to track referrals when you click outbound links that may be affiliate links.
Not every page uses every category of cookie at all times. The set of cookies may change as we add, remove, or modify tools and partners.
Types of Cookies We May Use
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems in many cases. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging security signals, or enabling basic site features.
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. They may collect information like pages visited, time spent, and how you arrived at the Site. We use these insights to improve navigation, content quality, and site performance.
Advertising cookies
If we enable advertising, advertising partners may use cookies to show relevant ads and measure campaign performance. They may also help limit how many times you see an ad and help detect fraudulent traffic. Advertising partners typically have their own privacy policies and opt-out tools.
Affiliate and outbound link cookies
Some outbound links may be affiliate links. Affiliate partners may use cookies or similar identifiers to attribute a referral to the Site when you click a link and later take an action (such as a purchase or sign-up). This attribution helps support the Site at no extra cost to you.
Your Choices and Controls
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you before cookies are stored. The exact steps vary by browser.
- Consent tools: Where required, we may show a cookie banner that lets you accept or reject certain categories of cookies (except those strictly necessary for the Site to operate).
- Third-party opt-outs: Some analytics and advertising providers offer opt-out mechanisms.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience. Some features may not work as intended, and certain preferences may not be saved.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Because there is not a consistent industry standard for DNT signals, we do not guarantee that the Site responds to them in a uniform way. We may update our approach if standards evolve.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at support@alternativesatlas.com.