Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
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Who we are
AppCompat (appcompat.net) is an app compatibility finder and editorial site for iPhone and iPad users. We help people discover apps that work on their specific device and iOS version.
What data we collect
Newsletter signups
If you sign up for our weekly digest, we collect your email address and the iOS version you select. This data is stored with EmailOctopus and used solely to send you app compatibility updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties other than EmailOctopus (our email service provider).
App Store data
App information displayed on this site is sourced from the Apple App Store API. We do not collect any data about which apps you view or search for.
Cookies and local storage
AppCompat uses localStorage (not cookies) to remember your dark/light theme preference. This data never leaves your browser and is not accessible to us or any third party.
We do not use Google Analytics, tracking pixels, or first-party analytics cookies.
Advertising — Google AdSense
This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense is served by Google LLC and may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to AppCompat and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
This site is compliant with UK GDPR and PECR. By continuing to use AppCompat you consent to the use of cookies for advertising purposes as described above.
Affiliate links
Some articles on AppCompat contain affiliate links to Amazon.co.uk. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. All affiliate links are disclosed at the top of the relevant article and in the site footer.
AppCompat only recommends products that are genuinely considered good value. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial assessments.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO (ico.org.uk)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@appcompat.net.
Third-party services
- EmailOctopus — email list management (privacy policy)
- Cloudflare — hosting and CDN (privacy policy)
- Amazon Associates — affiliate programme (privacy notice)
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.