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Effective date: 28.04.2026 Last updated: 28.04.2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit them. They help the website function properly, recognise returning visitors, and improve your experience. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixels (collectively referred to as "cookies" in this policy).
2. Legal Framework
This policy is prepared in accordance with:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 — General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Directive 2002/58/EC — ePrivacy Directive (as transposed into national law)
- UK GDPR and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) for UK users
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (No Consent Required)
Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
next-locale |
Stores your language preference | 1 year | First-party |
consent-banner |
Records your cookie consent choice | 6 months | First-party |
csrf-token |
Form security (Cross-Site Request Forgery protection) | Session | First-party |
__cf_bm |
Bot management (Cloudflare) | 30 minutes | Cloudflare |
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in operating a secure, functional website.
3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies (Consent Required)
Help us understand how visitors use the website (anonymised). Only set if you consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* |
Google Analytics — anonymised visitor analysis | 2 years | Google Ireland Ltd. |
_gid |
Google Analytics — daily visitor counting | 24 hours | Google Ireland Ltd. |
Note: We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation (
anonymize_ip) enabled. Your full IP address is not transmitted to Google.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR — your consent.
3.3 Functional Cookies (Consent Required)
Enhance your experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
theme |
Visual theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year | First-party |
preferred-locale |
Language preference for international visitors | 1 year | First-party |
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR — consent.
3.4 Marketing / Advertising Cookies
We do not use marketing cookies on this website. We do not retarget visitors, track behaviour for advertising, or share data with advertising networks.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some services we use may set their own cookies:
| Provider | Purpose | Cookie Type | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Anonymised analytics | Analytics (consent) | Google Privacy |
| YouTube (if embedded) | Video playback | Functional/Marketing (consent) | YouTube Privacy |
| Vercel | Hosting infrastructure | Strictly necessary | Vercel Privacy |
| Cloudflare | CDN, security, bot protection | Strictly necessary | Cloudflare Privacy |
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 On Our Website
On your first visit, you see a cookie consent banner with three options:
- "Reject all" — only strictly necessary cookies
- "Accept all" — full website experience
- "Manage preferences" — granular choice per category
You can change your preferences anytime via the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer.
5.2 In Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies via settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- Opera: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies
5.3 Mobile Devices
- iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
- Android Chrome: Chrome → Settings → Site settings → Cookies
5.4 Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.eu
6. Consequences of Refusing Cookies
If you refuse non-essential cookies:
- ✅ The website continues to function
- ❌ We cannot collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the site
- ❌ Some preferences (theme, language) may not persist across sessions
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be refused as they are required for the site to operate.
7. Personal Data and Cookies
Cookies on our website may collect:
- IP address (anonymised in analytics)
- Browser/device type
- Pages visited and timestamps
- Language and theme preferences
Cookies do not collect:
- Your name, email, or phone number
- Health data
- Financial data
For full details on personal data processing, see our Privacy Policy.
8. International Transfers
Some cookies (e.g., Google Analytics, Cloudflare) involve transfers to the United States. These are protected by:
- Standard Contractual Clauses between the controller and provider
- EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (where applicable)
- Your explicit consent for non-essential cookies
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The effective date appears at the top of this document. Material changes will be communicated via the cookie banner.
| Version | Date | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 28.04.2026 | Initial publication |
10. Contact
For questions about this policy:
Email: info@drhasanabuoglu.com Phone: +90 544 165 05 00 DPO: abdurrahman@drhasanabuoglu.com
This policy forms part of our Privacy Policy.
Last updated: 28.04.2026