Cookie Policy
İstanbul EarthThis page explains how (“Site”) uses cookies, which cookies it places, and how you can manage them.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file saved to your device via your browser when you visit a site. Cookies are used to maintain your session, remember your preferences, measure usage, and—if you have given consent—deliver advertising.
Why do we use cookies?
- To ensure the core functions and security of the site.
- To remember your preferences, such as language and appearance.
- To measure page usage in aggregate and improve content.
- To serve advertisements and measure ad performance based on your consent.
Types of cookies
By duration
- Session cookies:deleted when you close the browser.
- Persistent cookies:remain on your device for a set period.
By owner
- First-party:cookies placed directly byistanbul.earth.
- Third-party:cookies from service providers used for measurement and advertising.
By purpose
- Strictly necessary:required for the site to function, cannot be disabled, and does not require consent.
- Functional:remembers your preferences.
- Analytical:measures usage; works only with your consent.
- Advertising/marketing:delivers and measures ads; works only with your consent.
Cookies we use
| Service | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| istanbul.earth | Session, security, and preferences | Strictly necessary / first-party | Session – up to 12 months |
| Google Analytics | Aggregate usage measurement | Analytical / third-party | Up to 24 months |
| Google advertising services | Ad delivery and measurement | Advertising / third-party | Up to 13 months |
Advertising and analytical cookies are placed only when you give explicit consent; if you do not grant consent, no advertising cookies will run on the site.
Third-party services
Analytical and advertising cookies are provided by Google. You can consult the respective provider’s policies for their own privacy and cookie practices.
How do you manage cookies?
You can always accept or reject non-essential cookies via the cookie preference tool on the site. You can also delete or block cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
If you block all cookies, some parts of the site may not function as expected.
Withdrawing your consent
You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the cookie preference tool. Withdrawal does not affect processing carried out up to that point.
Contact
For your questions regarding our cookie practices:info@iscik.com.