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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 17.08.2025

Controller/Responsible entity: Göcek Yachting (Gocekonline Turizm Yatçılık Ltd. Şti.)

Contact: info@gocekyachting.com • Göcek Mh. Çarşıyolu Cd. 10/1

1) What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet, etc.) when you visit a website. Cookies and similar technologies (such as pixel tags, local storage, SDKs and web beacons) are used to improve your site experience, ensure security, remember your preferences, measure performance and serve content/ads tailored to you.

2) Scope of This Policy

This Cookie Policy applies to the services provided via the gocekyachting.com domain and its subdomains. By using our website, you agree to the cookie practices described here. You always remain in control of your cookie preferences; see below for how to manage them.

3) What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

We may use cookies from the categories below. The exact set of cookies may vary depending on site functionality, integrations and marketing tools.

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

  • Purpose: Core site functionality, session integrity, prevention of fraudulent/suspicious traffic, forms and security.

  • Legal basis: Performance of a contract / legitimate interests.

  • Examples (may vary): Session ID, load balancing, security (e.g., Cloudflare), bot protection.

3.2 Functional Cookies

  • Purpose: Language and region settings, search/filter preferences, small convenience features.

  • Legal basis: Legitimate interests; in some cases, consent.

  • Examples: Preferred language/charter type, recently viewed content.

3.3 Performance & Analytics Cookies

  • Purpose: Measure site usage, detect errors, improve content and user experience.

  • Legal basis: Consent (for non-essential analytics/measurement).

  • Examples (may vary): Google Analytics/GA4 (_ga ~2 years, _gid ~24 hours), session heatmaps or error tracking tools.

3.4 Advertising & Targeting Cookies

  • Purpose: Show interest-based ads, measure campaign performance, retargeting.

  • Legal basis: Consent.

  • Examples (may vary): Meta (Facebook) Pixel (_fbp ~3 months), Google Ads/DoubleClick (IDE, ANID), Microsoft Advertising, TikTok Pixel.

3.5 Social Media & Integrations

  • Purpose: Map/gallery/video embeds, WhatsApp/phone shortcuts, social platform interactions.

  • Legal basis: Consent (for non-essential embeds).

  • Examples: YouTube/Vimeo player cookies, Google Maps, WhatsApp click statistics.

3.6 Security & Fraud Prevention

  • Purpose: Detect/prevent fake traffic, phishing and abuse.

  • Legal basis: Legitimate interests.

  • Examples: Cookies set by security providers (CDN, WAF).

Note: Third-party services may change from time to time. Accordingly, categories and examples may be updated.

4) Cookie Retention Periods

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for varying durations (days/months/years) depending on their purpose.

  • Typical examples: _ga (2 years), _gid (24 hours), _fbp (3 months). Actual retention periods may differ by provider.

5) Third-Party Cookies

Göcek Yachting may use third-party providers for analytics, advertising, security, maps and video functionality. These providers may set their own cookies in your browser, which are subject to their policies. Third parties may transfer personal data outside Türkiye/EU/EEA. Where applicable, transfers are carried out in line with relevant data protection laws (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

6) How Can You Manage Your Cookie Preferences?

  • Cookie Preference Center: [Insert your “Manage Cookie Preferences” link here] — You can change or withdraw consent for categories at any time.

  • Browser Settings:

    • Most browsers allow blocking/deleting cookies via “Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data”.

    • Disabling all cookies may cause some site features to stop working properly.

  • Ads Preferences: You can adjust interest-based ad settings on Google, Meta and other advertising platforms’ preference pages.

7) Processing of Personal Data & Legal Basis

Personal data processed via cookies is handled in accordance with Law No. 6698 (KVKK), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable regulations.

  • Legal bases:

    • Strictly necessary cookies: Performance of a contract / legitimate interests.

    • Analytics, advertising and similar cookies: Consent.

  • Purposes: Site security and functionality, performance measurement, improving user experience, marketing and advertising activities.

Your rights regarding personal data (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, data portability and withdrawal of consent) remain intact. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below.

8) International Data Transfers

Some third-party providers may process your data outside Türkiye and/or the European Economic Area (EEA). Such transfers are conducted with appropriate safeguards under applicable law (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

9) Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the data.

10) Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal requirements, technological developments or changes in our operations. The most current version will always be available on this page. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates the effective version.

11) Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy or the processing of your personal data, you can reach us at:

12) Frequently Asked Questions (Summary)

  • Will the site work if I disable cookies? Some core features may not work without strictly necessary cookies.

  • How do I withdraw my consent? Use the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link to disable categories, or delete cookies via your browser settings.

  • Why do you request advertising cookies? We use them only with your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

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