This Cookie Policy explains the cookies and similar technologies used on mesrubatcilar.org (the “Site”), operated by the Soft Drinks Association (Meşrubatçılar Derneği, “MEDER”). It has been prepared in line with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”) and the Personal Data Protection Authority’s Guide on Cookie Practices. Details of the personal data processed through cookies are in our Privacy Notice. In case of any discrepancy, the Turkish version prevails.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They make the site work, remember your preferences and help measure how the site is used.
How we use cookies
- Strictly necessary cookies: required for the Site to work and to remember your language and cookie choices. They do not require explicit consent, are used on the basis of legitimate interest (KVKK Art. 5(2)(f)) and cannot be switched off.
- Analytics cookies: help us measure how the Site is used. They are activated only with your explicit consent (KVKK Art. 5(1)).
- Third-party content (marketing): embedded content such as Google Maps on the Contact page may set the provider’s own cookies. This content loads only with your explicit consent.
In the banner shown on your first visit you can accept all non-essential cookies, reject all of them, or choose by purpose. Rejecting does not prevent you from using the Site, and continuing to browse does not count as consent.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cmplz_* (e.g. cmplz_banner-status, cmplz_functional, cmplz_statistics, cmplz_marketing, cmplz_policy_id, cmplz_consented_services) | MEDER (Complianz) | Storing your cookie choices | Strictly necessary | 365 days |
| pll_language | MEDER (Polylang) | Remembering your language (Turkish/English) | Strictly necessary | 1 year |
| _ga | Google (Google Analytics) | Distinguishing visitors to produce statistics | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_WH711P06Y4 | Google (Google Analytics) | Storing session state | Analytics | 2 years |
| Google Maps cookies (e.g. NID) | Displaying the embedded map; the provider’s own purposes | Third-party / marketing | Varies by provider (up to about 6 months) |
Cookies of the administration area used by site administrators (wordpress_*, wp-settings-*) are not used for visitors.
Transfers abroad
If you consent to analytics cookies and the map service, the data collected through these services is transferred to Google’s servers abroad. Transfers are carried out in accordance with the procedures and conditions set out in KVKK Art. 9.
Changing your preferences
You can update your choices or withdraw your consent at any time:
You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the Site from working.
Contact
For questions about cookies and your personal data, or to exercise your rights under KVKK Art. 11, write to mesrubatcilar@mesrubatcilar.org or use the methods described in our Privacy Notice.