Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit and can improve your user experience.

Our Cookie Usage

johlem.net is committed to privacy. We use minimal cookies and only for essential purposes.

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

What We Don't Use

We do NOT use:

• Tracking cookies
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Advertising cookies
• Third-party marketing cookies
• Social media tracking pixels

This means your browsing activity is not tracked or shared with third parties.

Server-Side Storage

For rate limiting and security purposes, we store:

• Hashed IP addresses: To prevent abuse (stored for 24 hours)
• Security event logs: Anonymized data for threat detection (stored for 30 days)

This data is not personally identifiable and cannot be linked back to individual users.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent certain features (like form submissions) from working correctly.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website does not load any third-party resources that set cookies. We do not embed:

• Social media widgets
• External analytics scripts
• Advertising networks
• Chat widgets

Changes to This Policy

If we change our cookie practices, we will update this policy and the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide prominent notice.

Contact Us

For questions about our cookie policy:

Email: contact [at] johlem [dot] net