Hello and welcome. As istanbulgirls.com, we respect your digital privacy and personal space. This page clearly explains how and why we use technologies called cookies during your visit to our website, in a simple and understandable way without technical jargon. Our goal is not only to meet legal requirements but also to ensure that you feel in full control of your own data.

1. Let’s Start From the Beginning: What Are Cookies?

You can think of cookies as small digital notes that a website stores in your browser to remember you and your preferences. Technically, they are harmless text files saved on your computer or mobile device. When you revisit a website, your browser sends this note back to the site so it can recognize you and recall your previous choices, such as selecting Turkish as your language or preferring dark mode.

The main purpose of cookies is to make your web experience smoother and more personalized. Without them, every page you open would treat you as a new visitor. For example, products you added to a shopping cart would disappear when you moved to another page. Cookies prevent this kind of digital memory loss.

• Session Cookies: These are temporary notes that are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They are used for tasks such as verifying your identity during your visit or keeping track of items in your cart.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device even after you close your browser. They have a defined lifespan (for example, 30 days) and are deleted once that period expires. They are used to store settings like the “Remember Me” option or your language preferences.
• First Party Cookies: These are cookies created directly by the website you are visiting, which in this case is istanbulgirls.com. They are essential for the basic functionality of the site.
• Third Party Cookies: These cookies are set by another domain, such as analytics tools or social media plugins. We are very careful about how these are used, and our policy regarding them is explained in detail below.

2. Our Cookie Philosophy: Privacy and Purposeful Use

We understand the sensitivity of our services such as “Istanbul escorts” and “Istanbul escort girls” That is why the foundation of our cookie policy is based on the principle of maximum privacy and minimal data collection. Our website is designed to offer a safe and clean browsing experience without unnecessary trackers or data collectors.

Every cookie we use serves a clear and legitimate purpose, which is limited to improving your user experience and ensuring the secure and efficient operation of our site. We do not allow any third party cookies that aggressively collect data for marketing, profiling, or advertising purposes.

3. Types of Cookies We Use on Our Site and Their Functions

We would like to clearly explain the types of cookies we use on our site and their specific purposes:

3.1. Mandatory Cookies (Essential Cookies)

These cookies are absolutely necessary for the basic functions of our site to operate properly. Without them, you would not be able to navigate the site securely or receive essential services. These cookies do not collect any data that could identify you personally.

• Session Management: Maintains consistency between the pages you visit during your session.
• Security: Protects both you and our infrastructure by preventing fraudulent requests and cyber attacks.
• Load Balancing: Ensures the site runs quickly and smoothly by evenly distributing server traffic.

Your consent is not legally required for these cookies because the requested service cannot be provided without them.

3.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us measure and improve the performance of our website. They allow us to understand which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate the site, and where they encounter issues, all through completely anonymous data. For example, this information helps us identify when a page loads too slowly or when a link is not functioning properly.

All collected data is aggregated and never linked to an identifiable individual. Our goal is to analyze and enhance the overall user experience, not to track you personally. By accepting these cookies, you allow us to make the website faster, more efficient, and more user friendly.

3.3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies make your experience on our site more personalized and convenient. They remember your preferences so that you do not have to configure the same settings each time you visit.

• Language Preferences: Remember your preferred language for viewing the site.
• Regional Settings: Help us deliver content or options relevant to your region.
• Appearance Options: Store your display preferences such as chosen theme (light or dark mode) or text size.

4. You Have Complete Control: How to Manage Cookies

We want to make one thing clear: you are the one who decides which cookies are used. We provide several tools to help you manage this control easily.

• Our Cookie Consent Tool: The cookie banner that appears when you first visit our site allows you to choose which categories of cookies you wish to enable. You can allow or disable all cookies except the mandatory ones as you prefer. You can update these preferences at any time on this policy page or by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link located in the footer of our website.
• Browser Settings: All modern web browsers include detailed options for managing cookies. You can adjust your browser settings to:
• Block all cookies.
• Allow cookies only from selected websites.
• Ask for your permission before any cookie is placed.
• Delete all existing cookies.

You can find instructions for adjusting cookie settings in your browser through the following links:

• Cookie management for Google Chrome
• Cookie management for Mozilla Firefox
• Cookie management for Apple Safari
• Cookie management for Microsoft Edge

Please note that blocking cookies, especially essential ones, may cause some parts of our website to stop functioning properly or perform below expectations.

5. Changes to Our Policy and Contact

Technology and legal regulations are constantly evolving, so we may occasionally update our cookie policy to stay compliant and up to date. Any changes made to this page will be reflected by updating the “Last Reviewed” date at the top. We will make reasonable efforts to inform you of any important updates.

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding this policy or the cookie practices on our website, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Our team will be happy to assist you and provide further information.