Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 24, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how InstantLinkHub ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at instantlinkhub.com (the "Site"). This policy describes what cookies are, which cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies typically contain:
- A unique identifier (cookie name)
- Data stored in the cookie (cookie value)
- The domain and path for which the cookie is valid
- An expiration date after which the cookie is deleted
Cookies cannot access, read, or modify any other data on your device. They can only access information that you provide or that is automatically collected when you use our Site.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party cookies (set by InstantLinkHub) and third-party cookies (set by external services we use) on our Site. The cookies we use fall into the following categories:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remember your cookie consent choices. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookieConsent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
language |
Remembers your language preference (EN/ES) | 1 year |
theme |
Stores your theme preference (light/dark mode) | 1 year |
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to track metrics like page views, session duration, bounce rate, and traffic sources.
Google Analytics cookies include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Stores and counts pageviews | 2 years |
_gid |
Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
3. Advertising Cookies
We display advertisements through Google AdSense to support our free services. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. These cookies enable features like frequency capping (limiting how often you see the same ad) and ad personalization.
Google AdSense cookies include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
NID |
Stores preferences and information for ads | 6 months |
IDE |
Used for ad targeting and measurement | 13 months |
__gads |
Registers ad events and conversions | 13 months |
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Remember your preferences: Language selection, theme mode, and cookie consent choices
- Analyze site performance: Understand which pages are popular, how long visitors stay, and where they come from
- Improve user experience: Identify technical issues, optimize page load times, and enhance navigation
- Display relevant ads: Show advertisements that may interest you based on your browsing behavior
- Measure ad effectiveness: Track which ads lead to conversions and adjust our ad strategy accordingly
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies or how third parties use them. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties to understand their cookie practices:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Google Ads Privacy
How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Receive alerts when cookies are being set
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising
You can opt out of personalized advertising by Google through the following tools:
- Google Ads Settings: Manage your Google ad personalization
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out Platform
Do Not Track
Most browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. When enabled, your browser sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. However, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. InstantLinkHub respects DNT preferences for our first-party analytics, but we cannot control how third-party services like Google AdSense respond to DNT.
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly:
- Your language preference will not be remembered between visits
- Your theme preference (light/dark mode) will reset to default
- You will see the cookie consent banner on every visit
- We won't be able to improve our Site based on usage analytics
Please note that disabling cookies will not affect the core functionality of our link generation tools, as all processing happens locally in your browser and does not rely on cookies.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and may notify users through a banner on our Site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our contact form. We will respond to your inquiry as quickly as possible, typically within 24-48 hours.
More Information
For more information about how we protect your privacy beyond cookies, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.