PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

At AppLoot.net (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or join our newsletter (“The Loot Drop”).

By using AppLoot.net, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Who We Are

AppLoot.net is a software directory and affiliate platform based in the United Kingdom. For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we are the Data Controller.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the minimum amount of data necessary to provide our services.

A. Information You Give Us

Account Registration: When you create an account to save “Favorites” or “Collections,” we collect your Username and Email Address.
Newsletter: When you subscribe to “The Loot Drop,” we collect your Email Address and First Name (optional).

B. Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: We collect anonymous data on how you use the site (e.g., pages visited, time spent, clicks on “Get Deal” buttons) via server logs and analytics tools.
Device Data: Your IP address, browser type, and operating system.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following specific purposes:

To Run the Service: Managing your user account and saved listings.
To Communicate: Sending you the weekly newsletter, deal alerts, or important updates (only if you opted in).
To Improve AppLoot: Analyzing which software categories are most popular so we can curate better deals.

4. Affiliate Links & Third Parties

This is how our business works. AppLoot.net contains affiliate links to third-party websites (e.g., AppSumo, WordPress.org, Elementor).

Tracking: When you click a “Get Deal” or “Download” link, a tracking cookie may be placed on your device by the destination website to track the referral.
Data Sharing: We do not pass your personal email or name to these vendors. They only see that an anonymous user came from “AppLoot.net.”

We also use trusted service providers to help run the site:

Hostinger: For secure website hosting.
MailPoet: To manage and send our newsletters.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to make the site work.

Essential Cookies: Required for you to log in and save favorites.
Affiliate Cookies: Used by our partners to track sales so we can earn a commission.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site traffic (anonymized).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features (like logging in) may not work.

6. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary.

Newsletter: We keep your email until you unsubscribe.
Accounts: We keep your account data until you request deletion.

You have the right to:

Access: Ask for a copy of the data we hold about you.
Rectify: Correct wrong information.
Erasure: Ask us to delete your data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
Unsubscribe: Click the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@apploot.net.

8. Security

We use SSL encryption (https) and secure hosting (Hostinger) to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: Email: hello@apploot.net