Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (temporary and deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device until they expire or are deleted).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work.

• Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
• Session management: Maintains your session while browsing
• Security: Protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)

2.2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this information to improve our website and services.

Note: Currently, we do not use third-party analytics cookies. If we implement analytics services in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent where required.

2.3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Note: Currently, we use minimal functional cookies. Any future implementation will be disclosed in this policy.

3. Legal Basis for Cookie Usage

In accordance with Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK - Law No. 6698) and EU cookie regulations:

• Essential cookies: Do not require consent as they are necessary for the website to function
• Non-essential cookies: Require your explicit consent before being placed on your device
• You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

4.1. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept all: Accept all cookies (essential and non-essential)
• Essential only: Accept only essential cookies

Your preference is stored in a cookie and will be remembered for 180 days, after which you will be asked again.

4.2. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Delete existing cookies

Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Currently, we do not use third-party cookies. If we implement third-party services (such as analytics, advertising, or social media integration) in the future, we will:

• Update this policy to disclose the third-party services
• Obtain your consent before placing non-essential third-party cookies
• Provide links to the third-party privacy policies

6. Cookie Retention

Cookies are retained for different periods depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Cookie consent: 180 days
• Other persistent cookies: As specified in their individual settings (typically 30 days to 1 year)

7. Your Rights

In accordance with Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), you have the right to:

• Be informed about the cookies we use
• Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Request information about cookies stored on your device
• Delete cookies at any time through your browser settings

For more information about your data protection rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: contact@tugrulyildirim.com
• Website: https://tugrulyildirim.com/contact-me

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.