Cookie Policy

How APK.net.pk Uses Cookies

Cookies are small text files that help websites remember who you are and what you prefer. This page explains exactly which cookies we use, why, and how you can control them.

Last Updated: October 2026 Applies to: apk.net.pk and all subdomains

Cookies at a Glance

APK.net.pk uses three types of cookies: essential cookies that make the site work, analytics cookies that show us how visitors use the site, and advertising cookies that fund this free publication. You can disable the non-essential ones through your browser settings.

On This Page

  1. What Are Cookies
  2. Essential Cookies
  3. Analytics Cookies
  4. Advertising Cookies
  5. Third-Party Cookies
  6. How to Control Cookies
  7. What Happens Without Cookies
  8. Updates and Contact

What Are Cookies

A cookie is a small text file that a website stores in your browser when you visit. The next time you visit, the site can read that cookie to recognize you or remember your preferences. Cookies do not give websites access to your device or personal files. They store only what the website itself puts in them.

Cookies can be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (stored on your device for a set amount of time, even after you close the browser). They can also be “first-party cookies” (set by APK.net.pk itself) or “third-party cookies” (set by external services like Google that run on our pages).

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies make the site work. Without them, features like security checks and page loading break. These cookies do not track you for advertising purposes, and they cannot be disabled without breaking the site.

WordPress Session Cookie

Set by WordPress to manage your browsing session on the site. Stores a temporary identifier so the server knows which session belongs to you. Expires when you close your browser.

Cloudflare Security Cookie (__cf_bm)

Set by Cloudflare to distinguish between human visitors and automated bots. This protects the site from spam and malicious traffic. Expires after 30 minutes of inactivity.

LiteSpeed Cache

Set by our LiteSpeed server cache plugin to store a cache variant identifier. Helps the server deliver pages faster. Session duration only.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors find and use our site. This information is aggregated and anonymous. We use it to improve our content, fix broken pages, and understand which topics are most useful to our readers.

Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*, _gid)

These cookies are set by Google Analytics and collect information about how visitors use the site: pages visited, time spent, browser type, approximate location, and referral source. Data is sent to Google Analytics servers and processed in aggregate form. The _ga cookie lasts 2 years; _gid expires after 24 hours.

Advertising Cookies

Advertising cookies fund this site. APK.net.pk is free because advertisers pay to show relevant ads to our visitors. These cookies help ad networks show you ads that are more relevant to your interests rather than random ads.

Google AdSense / DoubleClick (IDE, _gcl_au, DSID)

These cookies are set by Google Advertising and its associated services. They track whether you clicked an ad, record ad impressions, and help Google build an interest profile to show more relevant ads. Data is processed by Google per its own Privacy Policy. These cookies can last up to 13 months.

Third-Party Cookie Summary

ProviderCookie NamesPurposeDuration
Google Analytics_ga, _ga_*, _gidTraffic analyticsUp to 2 years
Google AdSenseIDE, _gcl_au, DSIDAd targeting and measurementUp to 13 months
Cloudflare__cf_bm, cf_clearanceBot protection and securitySession to 1 year
WordPresswordpress_*, wp-settings-*Site functionalitySession

How to Control Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Here is how to do it in the four most common browsers:

Google Chrome

Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can block all third-party cookies here or manage site-specific exceptions.

Chrome cookie guide

Mozilla Firefox

Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data. Firefox’s Enhanced Tracking Protection blocks many third-party cookies automatically.

Firefox cookie guide

Safari (Mac and iPhone)

Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. Safari blocks cross-site tracking by default. You can review and delete individual site cookies here.

Safari cookie guide

Microsoft Edge

Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. Edge Tracking Prevention offers Basic, Balanced, and Strict modes.

Edge cookie guide

To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

To opt out of Google advertising cookies, visit Google Ads Settings and adjust your ad personalization preferences.

What Happens if You Block Cookies

Blocking essential cookies will prevent some features of the site from working correctly, including page caching (the site will load slower) and security features. We recommend leaving essential cookies enabled.

Blocking analytics cookies means we cannot measure traffic or understand how the site is used. This does not affect your ability to read content on the site.

Blocking advertising cookies means you will still see ads, but they will be less relevant to your interests. The ads shown may be generic rather than targeted to your browsing behavior.

Updates to This Policy

We update this Cookie Policy when we add new services to the site or when cookie practices change. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent change.

Cookie Questions

If you have questions about cookies on APK.net.pk that are not answered here, contact us directly.

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Use subject line: “Cookie Question”

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