Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy informs you about the cookies and similar tracking technologies (local storage, web beacons, pixel tags) used on sukruyusufkaya.com. Cookies are used to improve user experience, manage sessions, and analyze site performance.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files saved to your computer or mobile device by your browser. On a subsequent visit, your browser sends the file back to the server, allowing the site to 'remember' you. Cookies do not carry viruses on their own and do not threaten personal data, but they must be controlled for privacy reasons.

Cookie Types

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the site's basic functionality. Login, language preference, and cookie consent preference rely on these. They cannot be rejected; rejecting them prevents the site from working correctly.

2. Performance/Analytics Cookies: Measure anonymously how visitors use the site. They help us understand which pages are popular, visit durations, and error rates. This category includes Google Analytics (with IP anonymization enabled), Vercel Analytics, and Web Vitals measurements.

3. Functional Cookies: Remember preferences like theme choice (dark/light mode), language selection, and video playback quality.

4. Marketing/Targeting Cookies: NO marketing or ad-targeting cookies are used on this site. There are no third-party ad networks (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, etc.).

Third-Party Cookies

When embedded content (YouTube videos, Medium articles, LinkedIn posts) is displayed, the relevant platform's cookies may operate. These cookies are subject to the respective platform's privacy policy.

Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies fall into two categories: (a) Session cookies — deleted when the browser is closed. (b) Persistent cookies — stored on your device for a defined period (1 hour to 2 years). The maximum retention period for cookies used on this site is 13 months (ePrivacy Directive standard).

Cookie Control

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies. Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions. Rejecting all cookies may prevent some site features (login, theme preference, language selection) from working.

Cookie Consent

You indicate your preferences via the cookie banner displayed on your first visit. This preference is stored for 12 months; afterwards, or if you clear browser data, you will be asked again. You can change your consent at any time via the 'Cookie Preferences' link in the bottom-left corner of the website.

Legal Basis

This policy is prepared under the Turkish KVKK Law No. 6698, the EU GDPR ePrivacy Directive, and the Turkish Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) regulations.

Contact

For cookie-related questions and requests: ee.sukruyusufkaya@gmail.com