Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy has been prepared by Bilgin & Albayrak Legal & Consultancy to inform you about the cookies used on the website www.bilginalbayrak.av.tr (the Site) pursuant to the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (PDPL), Law No. 5651 on the Regulation of Publications on the Internet and Combating Crimes Committed by Means of Such Publications, and the Law on the Regulation of Electronic Commerce.

1. What Is a Cookie?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) by your browser when you visit a website. They are used to ensure the proper functioning of the website, to remember visitor preferences and to enhance the user experience.

Because cookies may contain personally identifiable information (such as an IP address or a unique device identifier), they qualify as personal data under the PDPL and are processed accordingly.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

The Site uses only strictly necessary cookies required for its basic operation.

No analytics, performance, marketing, or third-party advertising cookies are currently used on this Site.

3. Cookies Used on the Site

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDurationLegal Basis
cookie_notice_acceptedFirm (1st Party)Records the user’s cookie consent preferences1 yearLegitimate interest (Art. 5(2)(f))

4. Managing Cookies and Updating Your Preferences

You have full control over accepting, rejecting or deleting cookies from your device. You may update your preferences in two ways:

4.1  Cookie Preference Panel

A cookie consent banner is displayed on your first visit to the Site, allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookie categories. To change preferences you have already set, click the ‘Update My Cookie Preferences’ link at the bottom of any page.

4.2  Browser Settings

You may also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. The links below lead to the cookie management pages of the main browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy and Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search and Services > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain core features of the Site from functioning correctly.

5. Consent Mechanism

Since the Site only uses strictly necessary cookies, no explicit consent is required in accordance with Article 5(2)(f) of the PDPL.

A cookie information banner is displayed upon your first visit to inform you about the use of cookies. This banner serves informational purposes only and does not request consent.

No category-based cookie preference management or consent mechanism is implemented, as no non-essential cookies are used on the Site.

If non-essential cookies are introduced in the future, explicit consent will be obtained in accordance with applicable legislation.

6. Changes to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated in line with legal or technical developments. Updated versions will be published on this page.

To exercise your rights under Article 11 of the PDPL or to address questions regarding cookies, please use the contact details provided in the Privacy Notice above.