When a website is visited, small text files containing data in a name-value format are stored on the visitor's computer or mobile device, referred to as "cookies." These files store your session information, the pages you accessed, your IP address, etc. The cookies can be interpreted by browsers and servers that can access them, and various information about the device from which the website is visited, and therefore the relevant user, can be obtained.
Cookies allow the website to store information on your device and use it to provide you with a better experience during subsequent visits. Thanks to cookies, the website can remember your preferences, keep your session open, or offer you content that you are interested in.
To block or delete cookies or to change your preferences regarding the use of cookies, you just need to modify the settings of your browser. Most browsers offer options to accept or reject cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or alert you when a website requests to store cookies on your device. It is also possible to delete cookies previously saved in your browser. The process of controlling or deleting cookies varies depending on the browser you use. However, it should be noted that if cookies are not allowed, certain features of the website may lose functionality.
(a) Session Cookies: These refer to temporary cookies stored on your devices until you leave the website.
(b) Persistent Cookies: These are cookies that remain on your device's hard drive for extended periods, with their usage duration ranging from a few days to several years.
(c) Necessary Cookies: These are cookies that are essential for the proper functioning of the website and for users to benefit from the services and navigation features offered on the site.
(d) Functional and Analytical Cookies: These cookies are used to remember your preferences, ensure the website is used effectively, and optimize the site to respond to user requests. By nature, these cookies may contain personal data about how visitors use the site.