Effective Date: March 11, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how AndroidScroll uses them,
and how you can manage your preferences. To make this site work properly,
we sometimes place small data files called cookies on your device.
For details on how we handle your broader personal data, see our
Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and
preferences over time, such as whether you’ve commented before, so you don’t have to re-enter information each visit.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies: set directly by AndroidScroll on our own domain
- Third-party cookies: set by external services we use (e.g. advertisers)
- Session cookies: deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or you
delete them
2. Cookies We Set
Essential Cookies (WordPress)
These are required for the site to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Keeps you logged in to the WordPress admin area | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Stores your WordPress editor and admin preferences | 1 year |
| comment_author_* | Remembers your name/email if you leave a comment | 1 year |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Checks that cookies are working correctly | Session |
3. Analytics Cookies (Matomo)
AndroidScroll uses Matomo, a self-hosted analytics platform. All data collected by these cookies stays on our own server and is never shared with or accessible by any third party including the makers of Matomo.
These cookies are first-party, set on the analytics.androidscroll.com
subdomain. They are never used for advertising or profiling.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| _pk_id.* | Recognises returning visitors to measure audience growth | 13 months |
| _pk_ses.* | Identifies the current browsing session | 30 minutes |
| _pk_ref.* | Records the source that referred you to our site | 6 months |
| mtm_consent_removed | Remembers if you have opted out of analytics | 30 years |
Data retention: All analytics data collected via these cookies is
permanently deleted after 24 months.
Opt out: You can opt out of Matomo analytics tracking at any time:
- Enable “Do Not Track” in your browser settings. This site honours it
- Use the opt-out option on our Privacy Policy page
4. Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
AndroidScroll displays ads served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies
to serve ads relevant to you, which may be based on your previous visits
to this site or other sites across the web.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| __gads / __gpi | Ad delivery and frequency capping by Google | 13 months |
| ANID, IDE, DSID | Google personalised advertising | 13 months–2 years |
| test_cookie | Checks if your browser accepts cookies | Session |
You can manage Google ad preferences at
Google Ad Settings or opt out of
personalised advertising at aboutads.info.
Note: AndroidScroll does not use Google Analytics. The cookies above
relate only to Google AdSense advertising.
5. Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click an affiliate link to a store such as Amazon, Jumia, or
Konga, that store sets its own cookie to record that you arrived from
AndroidScroll. This allows us to earn a small commission if you make a
purchase, at no extra cost to you.
These cookies are set by the affiliate platforms directly, not by
AndroidScroll. We do not receive or store any personal data from
affiliate cookie tracking.
| Partner | Cookie purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Associates | Tracks referral for commission | 24 hours |
| Jumia | Tracks referral for commission | 30 days |
| Konga | Tracks referral for commission | 30 days |
6. Email Tracking (MailerLite)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, MailerLite may use tracking pixels
in emails to record whether you opened the email and which links you
clicked. This helps us understand which content is useful to you.
This tracking only applies if you have subscribed to our newsletter.
You can disable email tracking by turning off image loading in your
email client, or by unsubscribing at any time.
7. How to Control Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
You can also use browser extensions such as uBlock Origin or Privacy
Badger to block third-party cookies selectively.
Please note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of
AndroidScroll from functioning correctly. For example, comment
submission may not work without the WordPress comment cookies.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our use of cookies changes.
The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent
revision. We recommend checking back periodically.
9. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, Ask Us.
