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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 June 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter information each time you visit. Cookies do not access or store personal data beyond what is necessary for the purposes described below.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for mugekayaci to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure browsing, and access to protected areas of the site. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate properly. They are always active and do not require your consent.

  • Session management and security tokens
  • User preference storage (language, theme)
  • Load balancing and server routing

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our recipe archive — which pages are most popular, how long readers spend on a recipe, and where traffic originates. All data is aggregated and anonymised. We use this information solely to improve our content and your experience.

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
  • Page view and session duration tracking
  • Referral source and device-type reporting

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of promotional campaigns. They may be set by us or by our advertising partners. You can opt out at any time (see Section 5).

  • Google Ads conversion tracking
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram remarketing)
  • Interest-based advertising identifiers

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the site loads reliably and securely for every visitor
  • Remember your saved recipes and reading preferences
  • Analyse which Turkish recipes and articles resonate most with our audience
  • Show relevant food content and promotions to readers who have expressed interest
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on mugekayaci are set by trusted third-party services we integrate with, including Google Analytics, Google Ads, YouTube (for embedded recipe videos), and social-sharing plugins. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. mugekayaci does not control how those third parties collect or use data, and we encourage you to review their respective policies.

5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control cookies through the following methods:

  • Cookie consent banner: Adjust your preferences at any time using our cookie settings panel, accessible from the footer.
  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings menu. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may break site functionality.
  • Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Interest-based ad opt-out: Visit youronlinechoices.eu (EU) or optout.aboutads.info (US) to opt out of targeted advertising.

6. Your Consent

When you first visit mugekayaci, a cookie consent banner will appear. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of analytics and marketing cookies in addition to strictly necessary cookies. You may select "Manage Preferences" to accept only certain categories. Strictly necessary cookies are activated automatically and do not require consent. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time without this affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of mugekayaci after any change constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how mugekayaci uses cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Contacts page.

Note: This Cookie Policy applies exclusively to the mugekayaci website. It does not cover third-party websites or services linked from our pages.

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