Kalleigh Lane
Kalleigh Lane is the Managing Editor of All About Cookies, where she leads editorial strategy and sets quality standards for AAC's full content library. With seven years of professional editing experience across cybersecurity, tech, and finance, she oversees everything from product testing methodology and onboarding to editorial integrity and emerging verticals like video and social.
At AAC, Kalleigh has edited more than 100 articles spanning VPNs, antivirus software, ad blockers, identity theft protection, password managers, and data privacy. She developed testing guidelines for every product category on the site, designed the star rating system used to evaluate and rank products, and established the quarterly retesting process to keep AAC's recommendations current and repeatable.
She has personally tested all types of products on the site, with extra emphasis on VPNs, ad blockers, and parental controls on Android and PC, and has shaped AAC's approach to translating complex regulatory frameworks — from GDPR to CCPA — into clear, actionable guidance for everyday readers.
Before joining AAC, Kalleigh developed the VPN rankings vertical at moneyGenius.ca from the ground up, building the category's editorial framework and evaluation criteria. Her approach to product evaluation is informed by a technical foundation that goes beyond editorial: she has completed college-level coursework in computer science and has hands-on experience building and configuring her own systems — a context that sharpens how she assesses the performance and protection claims security products make.
Kalleigh holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Mount Allison University and a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Toronto. She has been quoted by CTV News, The Globe and Mail, Winnipeg Free Press, and WCOS TV, and regularly follows the FTC and EFF to stay current on the regulatory and advocacy landscape shaping digital privacy.
When she's not building spreadsheets, you'll find Kalleigh gaming or listening to BTS with her husband and cats on the East Coast of Canada.
- CTV News
- The Globe and Mail
- Winnipeg Free Press
- VPNs
- Antivirus
- Ad Blockers
- Parental Controls
- Data Security
- Online Privacy
- Social Media
- Cookies
- GDPR/CCPA
- Master of Arts in English Literature from University of Toronto
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Mount Allison University
- Mac or PC: PC
- Android or iPhone: Android
Kalleigh's Latest Articles
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[Survey] How Many Parents Favor a TikTok Ban?
All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 parents to find out how they feel about social media and the internet’s impact on their children, data privacy, and more.
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You'll Need a College Education to Read the Terms of Service for These Social Media Sites
All About Cookies evaluated the Terms of Service of 10 popular social media sites to find which are the hardest and easiest to read, which are the longest and shortest, and more.
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What Is CCPA? California Privacy Laws and How They Protect Consumers
Find out how California privacy laws protect consumers and what businesses must do to comply.
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Cookie Compliance Laws Explained: How To Write a Website Cookie Policy in 2026
If your website uses cookies, you may be legally required to tell visitors — and get their consent. Here's how compliance works around the world.
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How Do Cookies Provide Personalized Content?
Personalized cookies remember your preferences to tailor your browsing experience. Here's how they work, how they differ from tracking cookies, and how to turn them off.
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What Is a Web Server? How It Delivers Websites, Explained
A web server is the software and hardware that stores a website's files and delivers them to your browser. Here's how it works, what software runs it, and how it's different from web hosting.
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How To Detect Malware on Your Computer
Think your computer has a case of malware? Here's how to know for sure — and what to do about it.
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How to Write a Website Privacy Policy
To comply with data privacy laws, your website likely needs clear privacy and cookie policies. Learn how to write a comprehensive and effective privacy policy for your website.
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Types of Computer Cookies: First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
Learn about the two main types of computer cookies, first-party and third-party cookies. One aims to help improve your web browsing experience, while the other is for tracking and targeted advertising.
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How To Protect Your Computer From Viruses
Don't risk infecting your computer with viruses, worms, or Trojans. Here's how to protect yourself.
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How To Protect Your PC From Viruses and Malware
Learn how to avoid infecting your computer with malware with these online safety habits.
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Privacy Issues for Computer Cookies
Cookies themselves are harmless. Privacy concerns come into play with how they are used.
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What Is Network Protocol? Unveiling the Digital Code
Explore the core of digital communication as we decode network protocols, their types, and their indispensable role in cybersecurity.
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What is Third-Party Ad Serving?
Many websites make their money using third-party ad serving companies.
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What Is an Opt-out Cookie?
An opt-out cookie can tell a website not to track you for ads, but rejecting one doesn't apply globally. Here's how to use opt-out cookies, and what to do about the sites they can't cover.
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What Are Persistent Cookies?
While session cookies are temporary files that disappear when you close your browser, persistent cookies linger until they expire or you remove them. Both can improve your online experience, but persistent cookies can track you, too.
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How Internet Cookies Track You — Should You Accept?
Internet cookies ensure websites remember who you are so you can have a smooth browsing experience. But not all cookies are bad. Here’s what to know.
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What Are Session Cookies?
Learn how session cookies are used to personalize your web browsing experience.
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How To Disable or Enable Cookies in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, & More [2026 Guide]
Want to know how to disable cookies and enable them for better privacy and device performance? We’ll show you what you need to know in this guide.