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Cookie Policy
This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies used on our website, the purposes for which they are used, and how you can manage your preferences.
This English text is an informational translation. In the event of any discrepancy, the Turkish original prevails: read the Turkish version
1. What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file saved to your device through your browser when you visit a website. Cookies are used to make the site work, to remember your preferences and to measure how the site is used. Similar technologies such as local storage are also covered by this policy.
2. Legal Basis
Strictly necessary cookies required for the site to work are used on the basis of legitimate interest and without consent. Analytics and marketing cookies are only activated where your explicit consent exists (KVKK Art. 5/1 and GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)). Those preferences are collected through the cookie notice shown at the bottom of the site and can be changed at any time.
3. Cookies We Use
3.1. Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for the core functions of the site and cannot be disabled. They are not used for personal profiling.
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| hl-theme | Remembering the light/dark theme preference | Local storage (first party) | Persistent |
| hl-cookie-consent | Storing your cookie preferences | Local storage (first party) | 12 months |
3.2. Analytics cookies (subject to explicit consent)
Used to understand visitor numbers, the most viewed pages and general usage trends. The data is evaluated in aggregated and anonymised form; IP addresses are truncated.
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _analytics_id | Anonymous visitor differentiation and session measurement | First party | 14 months at most |
| _analytics_session | Individual session tracking | First party | 30 minutes |
3.3. Marketing cookies (subject to explicit consent)
Used to measure campaign performance and to present content relevant to your interests. Unless you give consent, these cookies are not placed and the related third-party scripts are not loaded.
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _mkt_ref | Identifying the referring campaign source | First party | 90 days |
4. Managing Your Preferences
Using the cookie notice that appears the first time you visit the site, you can accept all, reject all, or choose by category. If you want to change your preference, it is enough to clear the site data (including local storage) in your browser; the notice will be shown again.
You can also block cookies entirely in your browser settings. However, if strictly necessary cookies are blocked, some parts of the site may not work as expected. For browser-specific steps, see your browser's help documentation.
5. Third-Party Content
Third-party content such as maps, video or social media embeds is loaded only when you have consented to the relevant cookie category. Where consent has not been given, an information box is shown in its place along with an external link.
6. Cookies and Personal Data
To the extent that data obtained through cookies constitutes personal data, it is processed within the framework of the Data Protection Notice and the Privacy Policy. You can exercise your rights under KVKK Art. 11 by writing to kvkk@hulaguhanlabs.com.tr.
7. Changes to This Policy
If the cookies we use change, this policy is updated and the date at the top of the page is changed. If a new cookie category is added, your consent is obtained again.