Cookie Policy

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 interact with content, and deliver a consistent experience across pages and visits. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but may be linked to data you provide separately.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

3. Why We Use Cookies

• To ensure the site operates reliably and securely
• To remember your language and display preferences
• To measure the popularity of route guides and travel content
• To improve site performance based on real usage data
• To show contextually relevant travel-related advertising

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services embedded on our pages. These providers have their own privacy policies that govern how they use the data they collect:

• Google Analytics — analytics.google.com/analytics/terms
• Google Ads — policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Maps (embedded route maps) — policies.google.com/privacy
• YouTube (embedded travel videos) — youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/our-commitments/protecting-user-data

mehmet-tuncay-akyuz does not control third-party cookies and is not responsible for the data practices of these providers.

5. How to Manage & Disable Cookies

You can control cookies at any time through the following methods:

• Browser settings — All modern browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Visit your browser's help section for instructions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
• Our consent banner — When you first visit the site, a cookie consent banner lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
• Google opt-out — Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout to prevent analytics data collection.
• Ad personalisation — Manage Google ad settings at adssettings.google.com.

Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website. Non-essential cookies can be disabled without impacting core browsing.

6. Your Consent

By clicking "Accept All" on our cookie banner, you consent to the use of analytics and marketing cookies as described above. Strictly necessary cookies are placed without consent as they are required for the site to function. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or revisiting the cookie consent banner.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our services. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of mehmet-tuncay-akyuz after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.