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The YBS Hukuk website (ybshukuk.com.tr) uses cookies in four categories: strictly necessary, functional, analytics and marketing cookies. Strictly necessary cookies (ybs_session, XSRF-TOKEN, ybs_cookie_consent, ybs_lang) are used for the secure and stable operation of the site; user consent is not sought for them. Functional cookies (ybs_theme, ybs_search_prefs) remember user preferences. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) are activated only if explicit consent is given, and operate by anonymising the IP address. As of now, no marketing cookie is used. Cookie consent is managed through the banner shown on the first visit to the site; the /cerez-tercihleri/ page is used to withdraw consent. All cookie practices are carried out within the framework of Article 5 of KVKK No 6698 and Article 7 of the EU GDPR.
This summary is provided for general information purposes. Specific legal matters require individual assessment.
Cookie Policy Summary:
- Strictly necessary cookies only: Strictly necessary cookies are active for session security, CSRF protection, language preference and recording cookie consent.
- No analytics/marketing without consent: Analytics, functional and marketing cookies are not run without YOUR EXPLICIT CONSENT.
- Automatic deletion within 3 days: The data you send through the contact form is automatically deleted from the system within 3 (three) days at the latest.
- Withdrawal of consent: You can withdraw your preferences at any time on the Cookie Preferences page; withdrawal does not have retroactive effect.
- Disclaimer: YBS Hukuk Bürosu accepts no liability in legal proceedings arising from the interpretation of cookie data.
Direct Answer: The YBS Hukuk & Danışmanlık website (ybshukuk.com.tr) uses cookies in order to increase the quality of service, fulfil legal obligations and improve the user experience. Our site uses strictly necessary cookies, which are compulsory for it to operate, functional cookies, which personalise the user experience, and analytics cookies, which enable us to analyse site traffic. The use of analytics cookies depends entirely on your explicit consent, and you can change your cookie preferences at any time in the "My Cookie Preferences" section.
This Cookie Policy has been prepared to inform you, our valued visitors, about the cookies obtained during the use of the website with the domain name www.ybshukuk.com.tr, which belongs to YBS Hukuk & Danışmanlık Bürosu, managed by Lawyer Yakup Buğrahan SEVDİ.
1. What Is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. By storing information about your visit (for example, your language preference and your session information), these files enable that information to be remembered on your next visit and a better user experience to be offered to you. In addition to helping a site operate more efficiently, cookies enable site owners to increase the quality of service by providing them with anonymous data on visitor behaviour.
Cookies are generally classified according to their duration and the source from which they come. By duration they are divided into session cookies and persistent cookies, and by source into first-party and third-party cookies.
2. Types of Cookies Used on Our Site
Different types of cookies are used on our website for the purposes detailed below. These cookies are managed in line with our aim, pursuant to Article 72 of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations Regulation on the Prohibition of Advertising (Reklam Yasağı Yönetmeliği), of providing a service that is not exaggerated or misleading and is solely for information purposes.
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are absolutely necessary for the basic functions of the website (such as secure login, navigation between pages and form submission) to work properly. User consent is not sought for the use of these cookies, because without them it is not possible for the site to provide its service in a secure and stable manner.
Strictly necessary cookies are processed pursuant to sub-paragraph (ç) of paragraph 2 of Article 5 of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No 6698 (Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu, KVKK), "Veri sorumlusunun hukuki yükümlülüğünü yerine getirebilmesi için zorunlu olması" ("it being mandatory for the data controller to fulfil its legal obligation") (unofficial translation), and sub-paragraph (f), "İlgili kişinin temel hak ve özgürlüklerine zarar vermemek kaydıyla, veri sorumlusunun meşru menfaatleri için veri işlenmesinin zorunlu olması" ("data processing being mandatory for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject") (unofficial translation).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ybs_session |
ybshukuk.com.tr | Manages the user's session status and ensures consistency between pages. | Until the browser is closed (Session) |
XSRF-TOKEN |
ybshukuk.com.tr | Ensures the security of form and AJAX requests against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. | 2 Hours |
ybs_cookie_consent |
ybshukuk.com.tr | Stores the user's cookie preferences (consent or refusal status). | 1 Year |
ybs_lang |
ybshukuk.com.tr | Stores the user's language preference for the site's multilingual support (which may be added in the future). | 1 Year |
b. Functional Cookies
These cookies are used to personalise your experience on the website and to remember choices you have made previously (user name, theme selection, region, etc.). Although these cookies are not mandatory, they offer you a more advanced and personalised user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ybs_theme |
ybshukuk.com.tr | Stores the visual theme preferred by the user (for example, light or dark mode). | 1 Year |
ybs_search_prefs |
ybshukuk.com.tr | Remembers the filtering or sorting preferences used when searching within the site. | Session |
c. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies are used to collect anonymised data on how our website is used. By collecting statistical information such as the number of visitors, the most visited pages and the average time spent on the site, they enable us to measure and improve the quality of our service and the performance of our site.
Important: The use of analytics cookies is entirely subject to your explicit consent pursuant to Article 5/1 of KVKK No 6698 and Article 7 of the EU GDPR. You can permit or refuse the use of these cookies through the cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit to the site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Assigns a unique identifier used to distinguish visitors. | 2 Years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Used to maintain session status and collect statistical data. | 2 Years |
d. Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to show visitors advertisements tailored to their interests or to provide social media integrations.
As of now, marketing cookies are NOT USED on our website. If such cookies are added in the future, this policy will be updated and your explicit consent will in all cases be requested for their use.
3. Cookie Management and Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the screen. This banner gives you basic information about the cookies used on our site and enables you to manage your preferences. This banner has been prepared by YBS Hukuk and fully complies with legal requirements.
- "Accept All": By clicking this option, you consent to the use of all strictly necessary, functional and analytics cookies.
- "Accept Only Necessary Cookies": By clicking this option, you permit the use of only the strictly necessary cookies required for the site to operate, and refuse functional and analytics cookies.
- "Manage My Preferences": With this option, you can determine separately which cookie categories you consent to and which you do not.
Your consent or refusal decision is stored in the cookie named cookie_consents. Owing to our obligation of proof under the KVKK, information on the consent you have given (anonymised IP address, time of consent and the decision you made) is recorded securely on our servers.
In addition, you can delete existing cookies and prevent cookies from being saved in the future by using your browser settings. You can find information on how to adjust these settings in popular browsers via the links below:
4. Third-Party Cookies
For analytics purposes, our website uses only the Google Analytics 4 service. This service is provided by Google Ireland Limited. Google Analytics collects data by anonymising your IP address. This means that the last octet of your IP address is reset to zero, so that it is technically prevented from being associated with you personally. The data collected is not used for any marketing or targeted advertising purpose other than measuring the performance of our site.
5. Withdrawal of Cookie Consent
You can change or withdraw the consent you have previously given regarding cookies at any time. To do so, you can reopen the cookie management panel by clicking the "My Cookie Preferences" link in the footer section of our site or by going directly to /cerez-tercihleri/.
6. Legal Basis
Our activities of processing personal data through cookies are carried out in compliance with the relevant legal regulations, in particular the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No 6698 (KVKK).
- Our legal basis for strictly necessary cookies is that set out in sub-paragraph (f) of Article 5/2 of the KVKK: "ilgili kişinin temel hak ve özgürlüklerine zarar vermemek kaydıyla, veri sorumlusunun meşru menfaatleri için veri işlenmesinin zorunlu olması" ("data processing being mandatory for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject") (unofficial translation).
- Our legal basis for functional and analytics cookies, on the other hand, is that set out in Article 5/1 of the KVKK: "ilgili kişinin açık (unofficial translation: "the data subject's explicit