This Privacy Policy explains how dlzer.com (“we”, “us”, or “this website”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website.
1. About This Website
dlzer.com is an independent editorial website that publishes app reviews, app comparisons, how-to guides, and tips.
We do not host, distribute, or provide app installation files (such as APK files). All download buttons on this website link only to official app stores — the Apple App Store and Google Play. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the app developers or companies whose apps we review or mention. All app names, logos, and trademarks referenced on this website belong to their respective owners.
2. Information We Collect
- Log and usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, approximate location derived from your IP address, browser type and language, operating system, and screen resolution.
- Cookies and similar technologies: small text files stored on your device. See Section 4 for details.
- Information you provide voluntarily: if you contact us through our contact form or by email, we receive the information you choose to send (such as your name and email address).
We do not require registration, and we do not knowingly collect special-category data.
3. How We Use Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve this website;
- Understand which content is useful to our visitors;
- Display advertising that supports the free operation of this website;
- Respond to messages you send us;
- Detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues.
4. Cookies
We use the following categories of cookies. You can manage or disable non-essential cookies through the consent banner (where applicable) or through your browser settings.
Strictly necessary cookies — required for core website functions (e.g., security, load balancing). These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies — we use Google Analytics to understand site traffic and engagement. Data collected is aggregated and pseudonymized where possible. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Advertising cookies — we display third-party advertisements to support this website:
- Google AdSense / DoubleClick: Google and its partners use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings or via www.aboutads.info.
- Microsoft Advertising (Bing): we may use the Microsoft Advertising universal event tracking (UET) tag, which sets cookies to measure advertising performance and, where permitted, to serve personalized ads. For details, see the Microsoft Privacy Statement and Microsoft’s opt-out page at choice.microsoft.com.
Third-party cookies — some embedded content or services may set their own cookies. We have no direct control over third-party cookies; please review the privacy policies of the respective providers.
5. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Traffic analytics | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google AdSense / Ad Manager | Advertising | Google Privacy Policy |
| Microsoft Advertising (Bing / UET) | Advertising & measurement | Microsoft Privacy Statement |
| Google Tag Manager | Tag management | Google Privacy Policy |
6. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)
Where the GDPR applies, we process your data on the following bases:
- Consent — for non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising), which you may withdraw at any time;
- Legitimate interests — for essential cookies, security, and basic site operation;
- Legal obligations — where retention or disclosure is required by law.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction (including the EEA, the UK, and California), you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data, and to object to processing for advertising purposes.
- Manage cookies via your browser settings or the site consent banner;
- Opt out of personalized ads: Google Ads Settings, Microsoft choice page, or www.aboutads.info;
- To exercise data rights or ask questions, contact us (Section 12).
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required by law.
8. Data Retention
Analytics and log data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, in accordance with the retention periods configured in the respective analytics tools. Information you send us by email is retained for as long as needed to handle your request.
9. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the website. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
11. External Links
This website contains links to external websites, including official app stores. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.
12. Changes to This Policy and Contact
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates the current version. Continued use of this website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our Contact page.