Kate Quinlan
Kate Quinlan is a Senior Editor at All About Cookies with more than a decade of experience in digital publishing, editorial quality systems, and hands-on product testing. She has authored and edited over 400 articles for AAC and oversees content across a broad range of digital security and privacy verticals — from VPNs, ad blockers, password managers, and parental controls to web hosting, cloud storage, and AI app builders — personally testing dozens of products on both PC and iPhone.
At All About Cookies, Kate leads new content production and specializes in web building and hosting. Her coverage of emerging verticals, including AI app builders and cloud storage, reflects AAC's expanding scope, and she has established the editorial standards for evaluating these newer categories. She also contributes to researching, writing, and maintaining articles on cookies, privacy law, the GDPR, and other emerging data compliance topics. Her expertise has been cited in Fortune, where she commented on cookie tracking, surveillance pricing, and the limits of consumer opt-out tools.
Kate holds a B.A. in Professional Writing from Kutztown University, and her editorial background is rooted in building content quality at scale. Before joining All About Cookies, she served as Senior Content Manager at SuperSummary, an EdTech publisher, where she led a team of more than 150 writers and editors, developed the company's first comprehensive writer training program, and established quality assurance standards across a large content library. That foundation in editorial systems and quality enforcement directly shapes the standards to which every piece of content at All About Cookies is held.
When not at her computer, Kate, along with her husband, strives to adopt sustainable living practices. Together, they love to learn about and build homesteading skills (organic gardening and food preservation), experiment with vegan cooking (replacing mac and cheese is impossible), and dote on their lively daughter.
- Online Privacy
- Data Security
- Cookies
- GDPR/CCPA
- Web Hosting
- Web Building
- AI App Builders
- Cloud Storage
- Parental Controls
- VPNs
- Streaming
- Online Scams
- Social Media
- BA in Professional Writing from Kutztown University
Mac or PC: PC
Android or iPhone: iPhone
Kate's Latest Articles
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Is ChatGPT Safe? What OpenAI Keeps After You Hit Delete
ChatGPT logs your prompts, your device, and your location, and OpenAI uses your conversations to improve its models unless you turn that off. Here's what to keep out of the chat box.
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The Dark Side of Email: The 7 Worst Email Providers for Online Privacy
Popular email providers aren’t perfect when it comes to safeguarding user privacy; here we uncover the top alternatives for secure spam-free communication.
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Cookies Study: 1 in 4 Americans Blindly Accept Internet Cookies, But Most Don't Know What They Do
Most people click "accept" on cookie banners without knowing what they're agreeing to. Our survey found only 11% of respondents could correctly identify all the ways cookies are actually used.
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Public Wi-Fi Safety: 1 in 4 People Have Experienced a Security Issue From Browsing on Unsecured Networks
All About Cookies surveyed people to find out how often they use public Wi-Fi networks, how safe they feel using it in different places, and how many have been hacked.
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The Best VPNs for MLB.TV in 2026 (and How to Get Around a Blackout)
MLB.TV blacks out your local team no matter where you live. We tested NordVPN, Surfshark, and CyberGhost to get around it, and we'll tell you when a club package beats all three.
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X Account Suspended? Here’s What To Do Next (2026 Guide)
If your X (formerly Twitter) account is locked, limited, or suspended, these steps can help you get your account back in good standing.
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Surfshark Price in 2026: Is This VPN Worth Your Money?
We explore the pricing and value of Surfshark VPN, compare it with other top VPN providers, and show you how to get the best deal on your subscription.
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Hogo Privacy Defense Review 2026: Can Hogo’s Helpers Protect My Data?
Hogo’s data protection services provide a fun way to search for your private information online and request removal.
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What Are Crypto Pump-and-Dump Scams?
Learn the mechanics of a crypto pump-and-dump and how to avoid being a victim of these scams.
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How To Use Safari Private Browsing (And Why You May Not Want To)
Discover the ins and outs of Safari Private Browsing, its limitations, and alternatives to keep your information secure while browsing the web.
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DeleteMe Review 2026: How Well Can You Disappear?
After repeatedly testing DeleteMe, we found that it provides an easy and convenient way to remove your personal information from across the internet. But is it the best data removal service for the price?
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How To View Your Saved Passwords on Any Device [2026]
Here are step-by-step guides to finding your saved passwords, no matter which device you're using.
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Privacy Bee Review 2026: I Tested It To See if It’s Worth the Cost
Privacy Bee claims to help users remove personal information from data brokers and websites, so I put it to the test with my own data.
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LifeLock Review 2026: Is It Still Tried and True?
LifeLock earned a 4.8 star rating for its wide range of monitoring and insurance coverage, but its best features are limited to its priciest plan.
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The Best VPNs for Linux 2026
Finding secure open source client apps to install on your open source operating system can be tough. Here are the best VPNs for Linux, based on performance, price, and compatibility.
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6 Common Vrbo Scams and How to Avoid Them
Vrbo scams can ruin any vacation, so here’s what to watch out for.
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The Best VPNs for PUBG 2026
NordVPN is our top pick for PUBG and PUBG Mobile, with 8,400+ servers for low-latency connections and easy region unblocking on iOS and Android.
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The Best Ad Blockers for Firefox 2026
Don’t let ads fire you up. Instead, get one of our top 5 ad blockers for Firefox, including Surfshark CleanWeb, Total Adblock, and more.
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The Best YouTube Ad Blockers That Still Work in 2026
Tired of YouTube ads? Skip disruptive pre-roll and mid-roll YouTube ads with these tested, top rated, high-performing ad blockers.
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How To Change, Verify, or Bypass Your YouTube TV Location (2026 Guide)
Change your Home Area, force a playback area update, or get past YouTube TV's location verification, plus what to do when you're locked out of your local channels.
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Social Media in the Workplace: 1 Out of 3 Prefer Not To Connect With Co-workers on Social Media
All About Cookies surveyed 1,500 people to find out how they feel about connecting with their co-workers on social media.