Cookies and similar technologies

Cookie Policy

This policy explains the cookies, browser local storage and similar technologies used on the ITS Istanbul 2026 website, why they are used and how you can manage your choices.

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Cookies are small text files that websites save in your browser. Local storage similarly keeps preferences on your device. The site uses necessary local records to remember your theme and cookie choices. These records are not used for advertising.

Analytics cookies are not necessary. The analytics code and measurement requests are not loaded unless you allow analytics cookies. Refusing does not affect registration, the public profile or the site's core functions. Analytics cookies are not used in the administration panel or on public profile pages.

If you give permission, usage data such as page views, approximate location, browser/device information and interaction details may be measured by the analytics service.

Public profile pages under /p/* are excluded from analytics entirely. On other measured pages, all query parameters and URL fragments are removed; if a public profile appears as the referring page, its /p/{slug} identifier is masked as /p/[profile]. Profile-edit secrets, profile identifiers, OTP or access codes, and edit, gate, token, code or similar values are therefore not sent to the analytics service as page_path, page_location or page_referrer.

The cookie-preferences control provides only “Accept all” and “Reject all”. You can allow analytics cookies by accepting all or withdraw permission at any time by rejecting all. After withdrawal, no new analytics measurements are made and this site's analytics cookies are removed where technically possible. You can also erase or block cookies and site data in your browser settings. If you clear all local data, the site may ask for your choice again.

When you allow analytics cookies, our analytics service provider, Google, processes data under its own terms and privacy policy, and that processing may occur outside Türkiye or your country. If cookie names or durations change with provider settings, this table and policy will be updated. You can email info@tuyafed.org with questions.

Category and recordPurposeDurationWhen it operates
Necessary theme preference — its-istanbul-theme (browser local storage)Remember your light, dark or system theme choice.Until the preference is changed or browser site data is cleared.Core display function; does not send analytics data.
Necessary cookie preference — its-istanbul-analytics-consent (browser local storage)Remember whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies and when you made that choice.Up to 180 days; renewed when you change your choice or removable earlier in the browser.Always operates to remember your decision; does not itself send analytics data.
Optional analytics cookies — _ga and _ga_<container-id>Distinguish users and maintain session state to measure website use.The provider's default is 2 years; it can be removed earlier in the browser.Only after analytics permission is given.