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Cookies policy

Last updated: June 30, 2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit it. They allow the website to remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage and session storage. This policy covers all of these when we refer to "cookies".

How we use cookies

Apple Support 247 uses cookies to:

  • Operate the website: Session cookies allow the website to function correctly and remember preferences within a single browsing session. These are strictly necessary and cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
  • Understand how the site is used: We may use analytics tools to understand which pages are visited, how long visitors spend on them, and how they navigate the site. This helps us improve the quality and relevance of our guides.
  • Remember your preferences: Where applicable, cookies may store preferences such as your preferred display settings.

Types of cookies we use

TypePurposeDuration
Strictly necessaryRequired for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.Session
AnalyticsHelp us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.Up to 2 years
PreferencesRemember settings and preferences to improve your experience.Up to 1 year

Third-party cookies

Some content or functionality on this website may be provided by third parties, who may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties for information about how they use cookies.

Third parties we may use include analytics providers and content delivery networks. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking for targeted advertising purposes.

Managing cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • See which cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without preventing the site from working correctly.

To manage cookies in your browser:

  • Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

What we do not do

Apple Support 247 does not:

  • Use cookies to collect Apple ID credentials, passwords, passcodes, 2FA codes or recovery keys
  • Use advertising cookies to track you across other websites
  • Sell cookie-derived data to third parties
  • Use cookies to build behavioural advertising profiles

Changes to this policy

We may update this cookies policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about this cookies policy or about how we handle your data, you can reach us through our contact page. For broader privacy questions, see our Privacy Policy.

Apple Support 247 is an independent technology publication and is not affiliated with Apple Inc. Apple, Mac, MacBook, iPhone and other Apple marks are trademarks of Apple Inc.