Cookie Policy and Data Usage

This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide essential functionality. We are committed to transparency about how we use these technologies.

What Are Cookies?#

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, and can make your next visit easier and more useful.

How We Use Cookies#

Essential Functional Cookies#

Language Preference Cookie

• Name: locale
• Purpose: Stores your language preference to provide content in your preferred language
• Function: Remembers which language you selected (English or Turkish) so you don't have to select it every time you visit
• Duration: 1 year (365 days)
• Data Stored: Only your selected language code ("en" or "tr")
• No Personal Information: This cookie does not collect or store any personal information about you

Theme Preference Cookie

• Name: theme-preference
• Purpose: Stores your theme preference to maintain your visual preference
• Function: Remembers whether you prefer light mode, dark mode, or system default
• Duration: 1 year (365 days)
• Data Stored: Your theme preference ("light", "dark", or "system")
• No Personal Information: This cookie does not collect or store any personal information about you

How Preferences Work#

When you interact with our website:

1. Your language choice is stored in the locale cookie
2. Your theme preference is stored in the theme-preference cookie
3. On your next visit, the website automatically applies your preferences
4. You can change your preferences at any time, and the cookies will be updated

Cookie Management#

Viewing Your Cookies#

You can view the cookies stored by this website through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Managing Your Language Preference#

• Use the language switcher on our website to change your preference
• Clear your browser cookies to reset your language preference
• The language switcher is available on every page of our website

Data Protection#

What We Don't Do#

• We don't use cookies for tracking or advertising
• We don't collect personal information through cookies
• We don't share cookie data with third parties
• We don't use cookies for behavioral profiling
• We don't use marketing cookies

What We Do#

• Use cookies only for essential website functionality
• Store minimal data necessary for language and theme preferences
• Use self-hosted Umami Analytics (optional, with user consent — no data leaves our infrastructure)
• Respect your browser's privacy settings
• Provide clear information about cookie usage

Analytics (Optional)#

If you consent to analytics cookies:

• We use self-hosted Umami Analytics to understand site performance (no third-party trackers)
• This helps us improve the user experience
• No personal information is collected
• You can opt out at any time through cookie preferences

Technical Details#

Cookie Specifications#

locale Cookie

• Name: locale
• Domain: This website only
• Path: / (entire website)
• Duration: 365 days
• Secure: Yes (HTTPS only)
• HttpOnly: No (set by middleware and JavaScript)
• SameSite: Lax (for security)
• Data Type: String (language code)
• Example Values: "en", "tr"

theme-preference Cookie

• Name: theme-preference
• Domain: This website only
• Path: / (entire website)
• Duration: 365 days
• Secure: Yes (HTTPS only)
• HttpOnly: No (accessible by JavaScript)
• SameSite: Lax (for security)
• Data Type: String (theme preference)
• Example Values: "light", "dark", "system"

Your Rights Under GDPR#

As a user accessing our website from the European Union, you have specific rights regarding cookies:

• Right to Consent: You can choose which cookies to accept
• Right to Withdraw: You can withdraw your consent at any time
• Right to Information: We provide clear information about our cookie usage
• Right to Access: You can view and manage your cookies through browser settings

Legal Basis for Cookie Processing#

Our legal basis for processing cookies under GDPR:

• Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) for providing basic website functionality
• Language Preference: Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) when you actively select a language

Contact Information#

If you have questions about our cookie usage or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Berlin, Germany

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This cookie policy explains how we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Last updated: January 2025