This policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used at akifaksoy.com.
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file saved to your browser when you visit a site. It is used to make the site work properly, to remember your preferences, or to produce visit statistics.
Similar technologies include localStorage, sessionStorage and pixel tags.
2. Which cookies does this site use?
akifaksoy.com is a static site. As it has no membership, payment or session management, the number of cookies it sets on its own account is kept to a minimum.
| Category | In use | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary cookies | Yes, where required | For the security and basic operation of the site. Without them the site may not work properly; they do not require consent. |
| Preference cookies | No | Language choice is handled through separate URLs (/, /en/, /de/, /ru/), not cookies. |
| Analytics cookies | Not currently used | If a measurement tool is added in future, this page will be updated. |
| Advertising / targeting cookies | No | There is no advertising network on this site. |
3. Embedded third-party content
From time to time this site may include embedded third-party content. Such content can set its own cookies, and those cookies are not under our control.
| Embedded content | When it comes into play | What it may set |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | If a map is embedded, or when a map link is clicked | Google cookies and identifiers |
| YouTube / video | If a video is embedded and played | Google/YouTube cookies |
| Social media links | When Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or LinkedIn links are clicked | That platform's cookies (on its own site) |
| WhatsApp link | When the WhatsApp button is clicked | Records created on the WhatsApp/Meta side |
The use of cookies by these services is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the companies concerned. To learn more you should review those policies.
4. Server logs
Independently of cookies, the server hosting the site may keep technical records: IP address, browser information, the page requested and a timestamp. These records are kept for site security and error tracking. For details, see the Privacy Policy.
5. How can you manage cookies?
You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings. If strictly necessary cookies are blocked, parts of the site may not work correctly.
| Browser | Where to look |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies |
| Safari | Settings → Privacy → Manage website data |
| Firefox | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Edge | Settings → Cookies and site permissions |
You can also use your browser's private browsing mode so that cookies are cleared at the end of the session.
6. Changes
This policy will be updated if a new tool (for example an analytics package or an embedded map) is added to the site. The effective date is shown at the top of the page.