Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy provides information about cookies and similar tracking technologies used on www.kargobaz.com (the “Site”) and the Platform operated by TURKISHIP Elektronik Ticaret Hizmetleri Limited Şirketi (in short, “Kargobaz”). This Cookie Policy is an integral part of the Kargobaz Privacy Policy.
1. What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored in your browser by a website you visit. In addition to cookies, the Site may use other tracking technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage. These technologies allow us to:
- Understand how you use the Site,
- Remember your session, language preference, and other settings,
- Measure and improve Site performance, error rates, and user experience,
- Where you have given express consent, show you content and advertisements relevant to your interests.
2. Cookie Categories by Purpose
The following categories of cookies are used on the Site:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
Cookies required for the basic functioning, session management, and security of the Site. Without these cookies, the Site cannot function as expected. Example uses: login state, session tokens, security tokens (CSRF protection), load balancing. By their nature, these cookies do not require prior consent.
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors use the Site, collect page-view statistics, and detect errors and performance issues. The data collected is generally aggregated and anonymized. Example: Google Analytics. These cookies are activated with your express consent.
c) Functional Cookies
Used to remember settings such as language preference, regional selection, form-field persistence, and UI preferences, and to provide an enhanced experience. These cookies are activated with your express consent.
d) Advertising and Marketing Cookies
Used to show you advertising relevant to your interests, measure the effectiveness of advertising, conduct retargeting, and analyze your browsing behavior across different sites. Examples: Google Ads, Meta Pixel. These cookies are activated with your express consent.
3. Cookie Duration
Cookies fall into two categories based on duration:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Cookies stored on your device for a certain period. The duration varies depending on the cookie's type and purpose; the duration of each cookie is specified in the table below.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Site are placed not directly by Kargobaz, but by third-party service providers we use. These providers generally include:
- Google Analytics (analytics)
- Google Ads (advertising measurement)
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel (advertising measurement and retargeting)
- Payment infrastructure providers (secure payment flow)
- Cloud infrastructure and Content Delivery Network (CDN) providers
Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy and data processing policies of the respective providers. Most of these providers are based outside Türkiye, and cookie data may be transferred to the relevant provider's servers.
5. List of Cookies Used
| Provider | Cookie Name | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kargobaz | session_id (or similar) | User session management | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| Kargobaz | csrf_token | Security (CSRF protection) | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| Kargobaz | cookie_consent | To remember the user's cookie preferences | Strictly Necessary | 1 Year |
| Kargobaz | lang / locale | To remember language preference | Functional | 1 Year |
| _ga | Google Analytics — visitor differentiation | Performance / Analytics | 2 Years | |
| _ga_<property_id> | Google Analytics 4 — session statistics | Performance / Analytics | 2 Years | |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads conversion linking | Advertising / Marketing | 90 Days | |
| Meta | _fbp | Meta Pixel — user identification and advertising measurement | Advertising / Marketing | 90 Days |
This table is illustrative and may be updated from time to time. For a complete list of cookies currently used on the Site, you may use your browser's developer tools or contact us.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
On your first visit to the Site, you will be presented with a cookie notification banner. Through this banner, you may allow or refuse the use of cookies other than strictly necessary cookies. Your preference is stored in a cookie on your browser; therefore, when you visit the Site again with the same browser and device, your previous preference will be remembered.
If you wish to change your preference later, you may delete the Kargobaz cookies in your browser; in that case, the cookie banner will be displayed again on your next visit and you will be able to make a new selection.
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings. Useful links:
If you disable cookies entirely, some parts of the Site may not function as expected due to the absence of strictly necessary cookies.
7. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local/session storage may also be used. These technologies serve purposes similar to those of cookies and are subject to the same preference management mechanism.
8. Marketplace Integrations and Cookies
Kargobaz's integrations with marketplace platforms such as Amazon, Etsy, Shopify, eBay, and the like are API-based; the buyer/customer data transmitted through these integrations is not collected via cookies. For data processed within the scope of marketplace integrations, please refer to the Privacy Policy and the Information Notice on the Protection of Personal Data.
9. Policy Updates
Kargobaz reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes take effect on the date they are published on the Site. Users will be informed of material changes through the Site.
10. Contact
For any questions about cookies or this Policy:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Giyim Sanatkarları Sitesi 4B No:19 İkitelli OSB Başakşehir 34490 İstanbul / TÜRKİYE