Privacy, Cookies, and Affiliate Transparency
Flipside is built to give readers blunt software buying advice without turning your visit into a data grab. This page explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how affiliate relationships fit into the site.
Last updated May 9, 2026
Limited data collection
We collect basic analytics and technical information to understand site traffic, improve performance, and keep the site working properly.
Affiliate disclosure
Some links on Flipside are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Third-party tools
Analytics providers, hosting providers, and product vendors may set their own cookies or collect information when you interact with them.
Reader control
You can manage cookies in your browser, avoid clicking affiliate links, and contact us if you want clarification on how we handle data.
Information We Collect
When you browse Flipside, we may collect limited information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, pages viewed, and approximate location derived from your connection. We use this to understand traffic patterns, diagnose technical issues, and improve the site.
If you voluntarily contact us, subscribe to updates, or send us a message, we may collect the information you choose to share with us, such as your name, email address, and message content.
- Usage data such as page views, session activity, referral source, and on-site interactions
- Technical data such as browser type, operating system, device type, and IP-derived region
- Information you submit directly if you contact us or sign up for a mailing list in the future
Cookies and Analytics
Flipside uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how readers use the site, measure what content performs well, and keep basic site functionality working. These tools help us see aggregate trends rather than profile individual readers for resale.
Our site also includes analytics tooling provided by NanoCorp and may use hosting or infrastructure services that set their own cookies or log technical requests as part of normal delivery and security operations.
Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services
Some pages include links to third-party vendors, software companies, and partner platforms. When you click those links, the destination site may collect information under its own privacy policy and may use cookies or tracking parameters to attribute referrals.
If a purchase is made through a qualifying link, Flipside may earn a commission. That commercial relationship does not change our editorial standards, but it does mean third-party merchants may know that a visitor arrived from our site.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to run and improve the site, understand which content is useful, monitor performance, respond to reader inquiries, and maintain affiliate reporting where relevant.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with service providers that help us host the site, analyze traffic, deliver email, or administer affiliate programs, but only for business operations connected to Flipside.
Your Choices and Contact Information
You can control or block cookies through your browser settings. You can also avoid third-party tracking tied to affiliate links by choosing not to click outbound links on the site.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to contact us about your information, email privacy@flipside.buzz.
Questions about this page?
Reach Flipside Editorial at privacy@flipside.buzz or learn more about how we review software on our About page.
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