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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 June 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences, understand how you use it, and provide a smoother, more personalised experience. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses; they simply store a small amount of data.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

ALI KOCAADAM uses the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary

These are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to protected areas. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the site cannot operate without them.

  • Session management and authentication
  • Security tokens (CSRF protection)
  • Cookie consent preference storage

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our route guides and travel content — which pages are most popular, how long people spend reading, and where they navigate next. This data is aggregated and anonymised.

  • Google Analytics 4 — page views, session duration, traffic sources
  • Internal event tracking — route guide interactions, map usage

Marketing & Preference Cookies

These cookies allow us to show you relevant content and, where applicable, travel-related advertising based on your interests and browsing behaviour. They may be set by us or by trusted advertising partners.

  • Google Ads remarketing tags
  • Social media platform pixels (Facebook/Meta, Pinterest)
  • Content personalisation (region preferences, saved routes)

3. Why We Use Cookies

  • To keep the website secure and functioning correctly
  • To remember your language and region preferences
  • To measure readership and improve our travel content
  • To serve relevant route recommendations and travel tips
  • To understand which hidden-path guides are most useful to our readers

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on this site are set by third-party services we use. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:

ProviderPurposePolicy
Google AnalyticsTraffic & behaviour analyticspolicies.google.com
Google AdsRemarketing & advertisingpolicies.google.com
Meta (Facebook)Social advertising pixelfacebook.com/privacy
PinterestTravel content promotionpolicy.pinterest.com

5. How to Manage & Disable Cookies

You have full control over non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences in several ways:

  • Cookie banner: When you first visit, select which categories you accept in our consent banner.
  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies in Settings → Privacy. Disabling all cookies may affect site functionality.
  • Google opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Ad personalisation: Opt out via the YourAdChoices portal at youradchoices.com.

6. Your Consent

When you first visit ALI KOCAADAM, we display a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of all cookie categories described above. Clicking "Manage Preferences" allows you to accept only specific categories. Strictly necessary cookies are always active. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, or by contacting us directly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy whenever you visit our site. Continued use of ALI KOCAADAM following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:

ALI KOCAADAM

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +90 212 123 45 67

Address: Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey

ALI KOCAADAM

Discover Turkey's Hidden Paths, One Route at a Time.

Hand-curated travel routes through Turkey's most extraordinary landscapes, ancient ruins, coastal villages, and mountain trails — compiled by a local who's walked every one of them.

Owner: ALI KOCAADAM

Address: Lale Caddesi No:16, 42070 Selçuklu/Konya, Türkiye

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +90 500 123 45 67

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