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HALIÇ UNIVERSITY COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: 29.06.2026

This Cookie Policy has been prepared in order to provide information regarding cookies and similar technologies (hereinafter collectively referred to as “cookies”) that may be used during your visit to www.halic.edu.tr and its subdomains, which are owned by Haliç University. It has been prepared pursuant to Article 10 of the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data, the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles to be Followed in Fulfillment of the Obligation to Inform, and the Cookie Applications Guide published by the Personal Data Protection Authority. The purpose of the Haliç University Cookie Policy is to provide you with information regarding the purposes for which cookies used on our website are processed, the types of cookies we use, and how you may manage these cookies, in relation to the processing of personal data collected automatically through cookies placed on your device. Except for strictly necessary cookies, explicit consent is obtained from users for the use of cookies on our website, and users are provided with the opportunity to change their consent at any time. Through the cookie management panel, you may view the types of cookies used on our website and set your preferences as “on” or “off” for all cookies except for strictly necessary cookies (including functional cookies, analytical cookies, and marketing cookies). You may also change your preferences at any time through this panel.

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

A cookie is a small data file that websites store on a user’s browser. These files are used to remember the user’s preferences and certain information about their activity on the website. With cookies, websites can recognize users on subsequent visits and personalize their experience. Haliç University uses cookies in order to provide you with a better service experience.

MANAGING AND DELETING COOKIES

Cookies can be viewed, managed, and deleted through browser settings. Users may delete all cookies or remove cookies belonging to specific websites. In addition, browsers provide options to automatically block cookies or to allow cookies only from selected websites. These processes are used to enhance privacy and data control.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF COOKIES?

By Cookie Management:
First-Party Cookies: Cookies that are placed directly by the website you are visiting, i.e., the internet address shown in the browser’s address bar.
Third-Party Cookies: Cookies that are created and managed by third-party companies we cooperate with are referred to as third-party cookies.

By Duration of Use:
Session Cookies: These are cookies that exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: These are cookies that remain on your device until a specified expiration date after your browser is closed. They may be used by websites to recognize your device when you open your browser and browse the internet again. You can also delete these cookies before their expiration date by changing your cookie settings.

By Purpose of Use:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are cookies that are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. These cookies are first-party cookies and process personal data during the session (except for cookies related to your privacy preferences, as these cookies have a longer lifespan than the session). They are automatically deleted when the session ends. These cookies are strictly required to provide an information society service you have explicitly requested, such as logging in, filling out forms, remembering privacy preferences, and adding a product to a shopping cart. In addition, performance and analytical cookies allow us to count website visitors and measure traffic. These are also first-party cookies. Through these cookies, we are able to measure and improve the performance of our website.
Functional Cookies: These cookies are used to make our website more functional and for personalization purposes (such as remembering your preferences other than privacy settings when you revisit the website).
Analytical Cookies: These are cookies used to understand how the website is used. They collect data such as the number of visitors, page view durations, and user behavior, and help improve website performance.
Marketing Cookies: These are third-party cookies placed through our website by our advertising partners. These cookies are used by our business partners to build a profile of your interests and to show you relevant advertisements. They also help prevent the repeated display of the same advertisements, ensure proper delivery of ads, and in some cases enable interest-based advertising.