TRANSPARENT PREFERENCE MANAGEMENT
COOKIE POLICY
This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies used on the website, why they are used, and how you can change your preferences.
Last updated: August 24, 2026
1. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files that websites save in your browser. Local storage similarly allows preferences to be remembered on your device. This website uses first-party local storage to record your cookie preference and does not enable analytics, advertising or Instagram technologies without the relevant permission.
2. Technologies used
| Name | Type / Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
legend_cookie_consent_v2 | Essential local storage / First party | Remembers your analytics, advertising and social media preferences, the date of your choice and the preference version. | 180 days |
| Google Analytics and Google Ads technologies | Analytics and advertising / Google | Depending on your permission, these technologies may measure website usage, conversions and advertising effectiveness, and support remarketing and ad personalization. | Varies according to the Google tag and cookie configuration |
mid | Social media cookie / Instagram third party | May be set by Instagram to securely deliver embedded content and recognize a device and session. | Up to 400 days |
Instagram/Meta may use additional cookies or change their names and durations as its services evolve. These cookies become relevant only after you enable “Social media content” and a connection to Instagram is established.
3. Categories
Essential storage
This is necessary to save your preference so that you are not asked the same question on every visit. It cannot be disabled and is not used for marketing.
Analytics and performance
This allows Google Analytics tags to measure website usage and performance. It is disabled by default and enabled only through your active choice.
Advertising and conversion measurement
This allows Google Ads tags to measure conversions, support remarketing and personalize advertising. It is disabled by default and enabled only through your active choice.
Social media content
This allows Instagram posts to appear within the website. It is disabled by default and enabled only through your active choice. If you refuse permission, Instagram iframes are not loaded and the website does not connect to Instagram.
4. Managing your preferences
On your first visit, you can choose “Reject all”, “Preferences” or “Accept all”. You may change your analytics, advertising and social media permissions at any time using the button below. If you withdraw permission, the relevant tags and content are disabled. You may also need to use your browser’s cookie settings to delete cookies that third parties previously placed.
5. Legal basis and further information
Essential preference storage is used to comply with legal obligations and on the basis of legitimate interests. Non-essential third-party technologies, including those provided by Google and Instagram, are used only with your explicit consent. For further information, please read the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority’s Guide on Cookie Practices and our KVKK Privacy Notice.
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