COOKIE POLICY
- Introduction
As İSTAÇ İstanbul Environmental Management Industry and Trade Inc. (“İSTAÇ” or the “Company”), improving the user experience of visitors to our website (www.istac.istanbul) and ensuring the protection of their personal data are our primary priorities. This Cookie Policy has been prepared to explain which types of cookies are used on our website and how these cookies can be managed.
- What is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) via your browser when you visit a website. These files enable our website to recognize you, allow your form submissions (such as the Laboratory Analysis Request Form) to continue without interruption, and facilitate the anonymous tracking of general visitor statistics.
- Types of Cookies Used and Their Purposes
The cookies used on our website are categorized in accordance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (“KVKK”) and applicable legislation as follows:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website, ensuring security, and enabling users to navigate the site.
- Example of use: Temporarily storing data and performing security verifications while completing steps in the "Laboratory Analysis Request Application" form.
- Legal Basis: Legitimate interest of the data controller (KVKK Art. 5/2-f).
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These are anonymous cookies that help us understand how our website is used and which pages are visited most frequently.
- Example of use: Google Analytics cookies. These data do not directly identify you; they are used solely to measure visitor traffic.
- Legal Basis: Explicit consent of the data subject (provided via the Cookie Panel).
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable us to remember your preferences such as language selection or on-site choices, thereby providing you with a personalized experience.
- Legal Basis: Explicit consent of the data subject.
4. List of Active Cookies Used on Our Website
| Cookie Provider | Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| İSTAÇ | PHPSESSID | Necessary | უზრუნველყოფ technical continuity during form submission and session management. | Session |
| Google Analytics | _ga | Analytics | Distinguishes visitors and maintains site usage statistics. | 2 Years |
| Google Analytics | _gid | Analytics | Tracks visitor behavior on a daily basis. | 24 Hours |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Necessary | Used to provide spam protection and perform risk analysis. | 6 Months | |
| rc::c | Necessary | Used to verify whether the user is a bot. | Session | |
| NID | Functional | Stores map preferences and personalizes Google services. | 6 Months | |
| İSTAÇ | cookie_consent | Functional | Remembers the user’s cookie preference (accept/reject). | 1 Year |
- How Can You Control or Delete Cookies?
You have full control over your cookie preferences:
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On-Site Management: You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” button located at the bottom of our website.
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Browser Settings: You can block or delete cookies entirely through the settings of your browser (such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.).
- Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may cause certain interactive features, such as the Laboratory Analysis Request Form, to malfunction.
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Rights of the Data Subject
For your rights regarding personal data processed through cookies (such as access, deletion, correction, etc.), please refer to the [KVKK Information Notice] available on our website.
- Updates
İSTAÇ reserves the right to update this policy at any time in line with technological or legal requirements. The update date will be indicated at the end of the document.
Last Updated: 13.01.2026
