Does VirusGuardHub set advertising cookies?

No. We do not run cross-site advertising trackers. Only essential cookies and, with your consent, analytics cookies are used.

What happens if I choose "Essential only"?

The site works exactly the same. We simply do not write analytics or other non-essential cookies to your browser.

How do I change my cookie choice later?

Clear this site's cookies and site data in your browser settings. The consent banner will reappear on your next visit and you can make a new choice.

Cookies and tracking

Cookie Policy

This policy explains what cookies and similar storage technologies VirusGuardHub uses, why we use them, and how you control them.

Non-essential cookies are never set before you give consent through the banner shown on your first visit. Choosing "Essential only" keeps the site fully usable.

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. Similar technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage store data in your browser in the same way. We use the word "cookies" throughout this page to cover all of them.

Essential cookies and storage

These are required for the site to work and are set without consent because the site cannot function without them. They store no advertising identifiers and are not used to profile you.

Consent record — stores your cookie choice so the banner is not shown again
Security and load-balancing cookies set by our hosting provider
Interface preferences such as light or dark theme

Non-essential cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand which pages are read and where readers leave. They are only set after you select "Accept all". If you select "Essential only", no analytics or measurement cookies are written.

We do not sell personal data and we do not run cross-site advertising trackers on this site.

Analytics and audience measurement — consent required
Embedded third-party media, where present — consent required

Changing or withdrawing your choice

You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing this site's cookies and site data in your browser settings; the consent banner will appear again on your next visit so you can choose differently.

Every major browser also lets you block or delete cookies globally. Blocking all cookies may affect how some parts of this site behave.

Third-party links

Pages on this site link to software developers and other external websites. Once you follow such a link, the cookie practices of that website apply, not ours. Review their own cookie and privacy notices.

Changes to this policy

If we add a new cookie category we will update this page and, where the law requires it, ask for consent again. The last-updated date below always reflects the current version.

Frequently asked questions

Does VirusGuardHub set advertising cookies?: No. We do not run cross-site advertising trackers. Only essential cookies and, with your consent, analytics cookies are used.
What happens if I choose "Essential only"?: The site works exactly the same. We simply do not write analytics or other non-essential cookies to your browser.
How do I change my cookie choice later?: Clear this site's cookies and site data in your browser settings. The consent banner will reappear on your next visit and you can make a new choice.

Trust and transparency

About VirusGuardHub

VirusGuardHub is an independent US-focused antivirus research site. Learn who writes our reviews, how we are funded and what standards our content follows.

Editorial Policy

The standards behind VirusGuardHub: sourcing rules, independence from vendors, correction handling, update cadence and how commercial relationships are separated from editorial judgement.

Review Methodology

The criteria VirusGuardHub uses to assess antivirus software: protection evidence, system impact, usability, privacy practices, support, pricing transparency and renewal behaviour.

How We Review Antivirus Software

A step-by-step look at how VirusGuardHub builds a product review: research, installation, hands-on checks, laboratory evidence, editorial review and scheduled re-checks.

Sources and References

The categories of sources VirusGuardHub relies on for antivirus and malware content, how they are used, and how we treat vendor marketing claims.

Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure

How VirusGuardHub makes money: partner links, what a commission does and does not influence, how offers are presented, and how promotional terms are verified.

Privacy Policy

How VirusGuardHub handles visitor information: what is collected, how partner links work, cookie use, third-party services and how to contact us about your data.

Terms of Use

Terms governing use of VirusGuardHub: informational purpose, no warranty, downloads and third-party sites, trademarks, and limitation of liability.

Contact VirusGuardHub

How to reach VirusGuardHub about a factual correction, an outdated offer, a developer enquiry or a broken download link, and what to include in your message.

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