1. What Cookies Are
A cookie is a small text file that a website sends to the browser of a user and that is stored on the device of that user. Cookies are used so that a website can recognize a user, remember the settings of that user, and understand how the site is being used.
2. Types of Cookies Used on the Site
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are required to provide the basic functions of the Site. Without them, basic features such as submitting the contact form and session management do not work correctly.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| XSRF-TOKEN | Security (CSRF protection) | Session |
| laravel_session | Session management | 2 hours |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
The Site uses Google Analytics to analyze how the site is used. This makes it possible to see which pages are viewed most and how users move around the Site, which helps improve the service.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishing users | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Maintaining session state | 2 years |
2.3 Advertising Cookies
The Site uses Google AdSense to display advertising. Google AdSense uses cookies in order to deliver advertisements based on the interests of a user.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Ad delivery and measurement | 13 months | |
| __gpi | Ad delivery and measurement | 13 months | |
| NID | Ad personalization | 6 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
The following third-party services may set cookies on the Site.
- Google AdSense - Delivery of personalized advertising. See the Google Advertising Policies
- Google Analytics - Analysis of how the Site is used. See the Google Privacy Policy
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
Users can manage and disable cookies by changing the settings of their browser. The cookie settings in the main browsers are as follows.
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Note: If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not work correctly.
Opting Out of Google Advertising
To turn off personalized advertising from Google, the following options are available.
- Google Ads Settings - open the page and turn off personalized advertising
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on - install it in your browser
- Digital Advertising Alliance - use the opt-out page provided there
5. Changes to This Policy
The Site may revise this Cookie Policy as necessary. If it is revised, the updated policy will be posted on this page together with the date of the revision.
6. Contact
For inquiries about this Cookie Policy, please use the contact form.