“Apartman No: 26” Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the “Apartman No: 26” website (the “Site”). By visiting and using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time (see 7. Managing Cookies).

1) What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your browser/device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include localStorage, sessionStorage, IndexedDB, web beacons/pixels, and SDKs, which store data on the browser or recognize the browser. These technologies may be used to operate the Site, remember preferences, perform analytics, and enhance security.

2) Data Controller & Contact

Data Controller: Apartman No: 26
Email: [email protected]

For your rights under Turkish data protection law (KVKK), see Section 6.

3) Why We Use Cookies

We may use first‑party (set by the Site) and third‑party (set by partners/providers) cookies for the following purposes:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Enable core Site functions (sign‑in, security, form protection, load balancing, etc.). Consent is not required.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember language, display options, and certain user preferences to personalize your experience.
• Analytics/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how the Site is used, detect issues, and improve performance and content quality with anonymous/pseudonymized data.
• Security & Abuse Prevention: Support proportionate measures for attack detection, authentication, and rate limiting.

4) Site‑Specific Flows and Use of Cookies

The following flows are specific to the Site and explain how cookies/similar technologies are used:

4.1) Visitors who are not signed in

• Emoji Reactions: Reactions to posts/headlines are stored via a first‑party persistent cookie to prevent multiple votes and remember your selection. These cookies do not contain identity information.
• Time Spent on Site: A simple performance script measures how long you stay on the Site. This duration is kept in the browser via a cookie or localStorage and is used only for on‑Site performance measurement.
• Newsletter Banner Preference (if applicable): Your choice to dismiss/defer the newsletter banner is remembered by a functionality cookie.

Note: These data are not used for identity determination or profiling.

4.2) Signed‑in users

• Emoji Reactions: Reactions of signed‑in members are stored server‑side and associated with your account. For this purpose, strictly necessary session cookies (WordPress standard) are used rather than additional cookies.
• Newsletter Subscription Status: Your subscription status is stored server‑side and may be displayed on your profile as a badge/achievement‑like indicator. No additional marketing cookie is used for this display.
• Comments: If you choose, your name/email/website entered in the comment form are remembered in the browser via functionality cookies, so they can be auto‑filled next time.

4.3) Account Processes (Registration, Sign‑in, Password Reset)

• Strictly Necessary Session & Security Cookies: WordPress cookies (e.g., wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_*, wp-settings-*) are used for session management and security. If you select “Remember Me,” the duration may be extended.
• Email Confirmations: Confirmation links for account creation and “forgot password” are sent by email. These processes are independent of cookies; cookies only maintain your session.

4.4) Author Applications & Forms

• Form Security: Strictly necessary cookies/similar technologies and/or honeypot fields may be used for CSRF protection and to prevent bot/erroneous submissions. Form contents are not written to cookies.

4.5) Use of IP for Security (Not Stored)

• IP Address: In some security measures, the IP address may be processed only transiently (e.g., rate limiting, attack detection). IPs are not written to cookies or stored and are not persistently logged by the system.

5) Legal Bases (KVKK)

Your personal data may be processed on the following legal bases:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Performance of a contract or legitimate interests (KVKK Art. 5/2‑c, f).
• Functionality/Analytics cookies: Legitimate interests (Art. 5/2‑f) or explicit consent (Art. 5/1) to improve Site performance and user experience.
• Marketing cookies (if any): Explicit consent (Art. 5/1).

Where processing relies on consent, you can withdraw it at any time (see Section 7).

6) Your Rights

Under KVKK Art. 11 you have the rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing of your personal data. You can submit requests to [email protected]. You can withdraw consent for consent‑based processing.

7) Managing Cookies (Consent & Preferences)

• On‑Site Preference Panel: Use the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link in the corner to enable/disable categories (if available).
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to accept/block/delete cookies. Disabling cookies may affect some functions (e.g., sign‑in, reactions).
• Mobile OS Settings: Device/OS‑level tracking limits may apply.
• Do Not Track (DNT): There is currently no standard response to DNT signals; please use the preference panel and your browser settings.

8) Third‑Party Cookies & Embedded Content

The Site may use embedded content from YouTube, Spotify/SoundCloud, Instagram, and X/Twitter. These providers may set their own cookies and may transfer data outside Türkiye. Such cookies are subject to the providers’ own policies. Please refer to the respective cookie/privacy policies for details.

Note: If marketing cookies are used, a separate explicit‑consent mechanism applies to that category.

9) Retention Periods and Example List

The table below is illustrative and may be updated based on the Site’s configuration.

Note: If Google Analytics or similar tools are used, add their cookie names (e.g., _ga, _gid) and durations to the table.

10) Data Security

Data collected via cookies/similar technologies are processed for limited purposes, proportionately, and at a minimal level. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures. IP addresses are not written to cookies and are not stored persistently.

11) Changes

This policy may be updated when necessary. Updates take effect when published on this page. The “Last updated” date above will be revised for each change.

12) Contact

For questions: [email protected]