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 edited over 370 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.
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.
- Fortune
- Web Hosting
- Web Building
- AI App Builders
- Cloud Storage
- Ad Blockers
- VPNs
- Parental Controls
- Password Managers
- Streaming
- Online Privacy
- Data Security
- Online Scams
- Social Media
- Cookies
- GDPR/CCPA
- BA in Professional Writing from Kutztown University
Mac or PC: PC
Android or iPhone: iPhone
Kate's Latest Articles
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8 Legit Ways to Block Ads in the YouTube App 2026 (Android & iOS)
With another crackdown on ad blockers, YouTube has more unskippable ads than ever. We tested the top 8 ways to block and avoid YouTube ads on your phone.
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How To Delete The TikTok App Completely (Including Your Data) In 2026
If you’re ready to delete TikTok, make sure you protect your privacy by knowing how to delete your account and all your data instead of just abandoning the app.
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Aura Credit Monitoring Review 2026: Identity Protection That Monitors Your Credit, Finances, and More
We had an easy time testing Aura credit monitoring, but is it robust enough to justify the price?
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Signal vs. Telegram: Security vs. Convenience
We’ve tested messaging apps and think Signal and Telegram are better alternatives to Messenger and WhatsApp. Overall, Signal is more secure, while Telegram offers convenience.
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Is the Signal App Safe? We Test the Security of This Top Messaging App
With no ties to Big Tech, Signal is our favorite secure messaging app. We tested the WhatsApp alternative to see if the hype about Signal’s security is true.
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Is DeepSeek Safer Than ChatGPT? The Answer May Surprise You
Chinese-owned DeepSeek hit the global market in Jan 2025, offering more for less than its American counterpart, ChatGPT. But is it a better AI service for your data security?
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Ready to Delete Your RedNote App? We Show You How [2026 Guide]
If you were part of the TikTok exodus to RedNote or are just concerned about your data privacy, we can show you how to translate RedNote and permanently delete the app.
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The Best Period Tracking Apps for Data Privacy in 2026
Period tracking apps have a complicated history of sharing your data, but there are some options that may be safer than others.
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Trying To Dodge DOGE? What To Know To Protect Your Privacy
Shoddy data handling and an embarrassing website hack have many skeptical of DOGE’s ability to keep our info safe, but there are steps you can take to improve your data security.
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Heard of YubiKey? After This, You May Want One
The YubiKey is reminiscent of a flash drive, but instead of holding data, it protects your data with advanced encryption and automated features.
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VantageScore vs. FICO: How To Demystify Your Credit Scores
Lenders and creditors use various VantageScore and FICO score models to determine your creditworthiness. Improve your financial literacy by understanding your credit scores.
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Incogni vs. Aura 2026: Robust Data Removal vs. Full Identity Theft Protection
Incogni beats Aura because it's a more comprehensive data removal service, but Aura has its own strengths when it comes to ID theft protection.
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WhoX VPN Review 2026: Why This Is a Risky VPN
Top-rated VPN services offer advanced online privacy with strong encryption protocols, robust security features, and fast speeds. Here’s where WhoX VPN fell short.
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How To Block or Allow Pop-Ups in Chrome [Step-by-Step Guide]
We tested how to manage Google pop-ups on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android to bring you the most up-to-date ways to customize your Chrome browser experience.
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Google’s Free Dark Web Report Is Dead: Here Are the Best Dark Web Monitoring Alternatives of 2026
We tested Google One’s dark web monitoring service to see if the free dark web report offered enough to protect our personal data. It didn't. Here are better dark web monitoring alternatives.
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Block Temu Ads In-App and Online [Step-By-Step Guide]
Temu has a huge marketing budget to push endless ads out to you on all your devices, but you can learn how to block unwanted ads and protect your privacy at the same time.
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How To Block Ads on Netflix: Go Ad-Free Without Upgrading in 2026
Netflix’s ad-supported tier is cheaper than its two other plans, but we can show you how to block ads on the platform without having to do any crazy configurations or download sketchy software.
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The Best Free Credit Monitoring Services 2026
After testing Credit Karma, Credit Sesame, and Experian, we think Credit Karma offers the best free credit monitoring service. Here’s why.
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Deactivate or Delete Facebook to Help Prevent Identity Theft, Here’s How
If you decide it’s time to move away from Facebook, here’s how to delete your data so you don’t leave yourself open to scams, spam, and even identity theft.
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myFICO vs. Credit Karma 2026: Identity Protection vs. Credit Monitoring
When testing both services, we found myFICO’s free and paid plans were very different, while Credit Karma offered lots of features with some compromises.
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Is Bluesky Safe? As Its Popularity Rises, so Do Bluesky Scams (2026)
Bluesky offers social media users more control over their data and feeds than X or Facebook, but its lackluster verification and rapid growth have left it open to scammers.