Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 01, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how hjl.me uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

2. Why do we use cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., keeping you logged in).
  • Performance & Analytics: To help us understand how our URL shortening and Bio Pages are being used.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by third parties (like Google AdSense) to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your browsing history.

3. Google AdSense Cookies

As a third-party vendor, Google uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to hjl.me and/or other sites on the Internet.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

TypePurpose
Session CookiesTo manage user sessions and login status.
Analytical CookiesTo monitor traffic patterns and site performance.
Advertising (Google)To show personalized ads via Google AdSense.

5. How can I control cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.

To opt-out of Google's use of cookies for personalized advertising, you can visit Google Ads Settings.

6. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at:

Email: support@hjl.me