Cookie Policy
1. Purpose and Scope
This Cookie Policy has been prepared to explain the principles and procedures regarding the cookies used on the website and online services operated by Kapurcuk Gastronomy School (“Kapurcuk”). This Policy explains the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which these cookies are processed, how they can be managed, and your rights regarding them.
2. What is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are used to personalize your website experience, maintain your session, measure website performance, and improve our services.
3. Types of Cookies Used
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the core functions of the website, such as login authentication, form security, and shopping cart management.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your language, region, and content preferences.
- Statistics / Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous traffic and usage data to measure and improve website performance.
- Marketing / Advertising Cookies: Used to provide content and advertisements tailored to your interests.
4. Purposes of Using Cookies
- Ensuring website security and continuity,
- Managing user sessions,
- Measuring and improving website performance,
- Personalizing content,
- Measuring the effectiveness of marketing activities.
5. Kullandığımız Çerezler (Örnek Liste)
| Çerez | Tedarikçi | Amacı | Türü | Süresi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _kap_session | Kapurcuk | Maintaining user sessions | Essential / First-party | Session |
| _pref_lang | Kapurcuk | Preference / First-party | 6 months | |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Statistics and performance measurement | Statistics / Third-party | 24 months |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Audience measurement and retargeting | Marketing / Third-party | 3 months |
Note: Details regarding third-party cookies are explained in the respective privacy policies of the relevant service providers.
6. Cookie Management and Consent
Your explicit consent is obtained for cookies other than essential cookies. You may withdraw or update your consent at any time through the “Cookie Preferences” link located at the bottom of the page. You may also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may cause certain services to function improperly.
7. Processing, Transfer, and Retention Period of Personal Data
Personal data collected through cookies may be processed pursuant to Article 5/2-f of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (“KVKK”) (legitimate interests), Article 5/2-c (establishment or performance of a contract), and explicit consent provisions. Such data may be shared with IT infrastructure providers, analytics providers, and advertising partners. Retention periods are specified in the table above and in the privacy policies of the relevant cookie providers.
8. Your Rights
Pursuant to Article 11 of the KVKK, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, object to processing activities, withdraw your consent, and request compensation for damages where applicable.
9. Contact and Policy Updates
This Policy may be updated when necessary. The current version will always be published on this page.