Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 June 2025 · Effective: 1 June 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them whenever you return or navigate between pages.

2. How We Use Cookies

ÖMER MANDACI uses cookies to keep the site running smoothly, understand how visitors interact with our route guides, and — where you have consented — deliver relevant content. We do not sell your data or use it for commercial advertising.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They include:

Session management (keeping you logged in if applicable)
Security tokens that protect against cross-site request forgery
Cookie-consent preference storage

Legal basis: Legitimate interest / Operational necessity. No consent required.

Analytics & Performance

These cookies help us understand which routes and articles are most popular, how long visitors stay, and where they come from, so we can improve our content.

Google Analytics 4 — page views, session duration, traffic source (anonymised IP)
Internal reading-progress tracking

Legal basis: Consent (opt-in). You may withdraw consent at any time.

Marketing & Preference

If you subscribe to our newsletter or interact with embedded maps, third-party services may set preference or tracking cookies. Currently this may include:

Mailchimp subscription tracking
Embedded Google Maps tiles

Legal basis: Consent (opt-in). These are only activated after you accept.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies:

Google Analytics & Maps — policies.google.com/privacy
Mailchimp — mailchimp.com/legal/privacy

5. How to Manage & Disable Cookies

You can control cookies through our cookie-consent banner (shown on your first visit) or directly in your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Browser-level controls:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Your Consent

When you first visit ÖMER MANDACI, a cookie banner asks for your consent to non-essential cookies. By clicking "Accept All" you consent to analytics and preference cookies as described above. You may click "Manage Preferences" to accept only the categories you choose. Strictly necessary cookies are always active and require no consent.

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page will always reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically. For significant changes, we will display a notice on the site.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

ÖMER MANDACI

Email: [email protected]

Istanbul, Turkey

This Cookie Policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By continuing to use ÖMER MANDACI you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.