Cookie Policy

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_This English version is provided for information only. In case of any discrepancy, the Turkish text prevails._

This Cookie Policy explains the cookies used on sehitkamilgazikentpetshop.com.tr, operated by Gazikent Petshop Evcil Hayvan Ürünleri Tic. Ltd. Şti. ("Gazikent Petshop"), in line with Law No. 6698 and the Turkish Data Protection Authority's Guide on Cookies.

Cookies are small text files saved in your browser when you visit a website. They remember your basket, keep you signed in and help us understand how the site is used. Similar technologies such as local storage and pixels are also called "cookies" in this policy.

By lifetime, session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use both, for the durations listed below.

2. Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

Required for the site to work and cannot be switched off. They are used without consent on the grounds of contract performance (KVKK Art. 5/2-c) and legitimate interest (Art. 5/2-f).

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | |---|---|---| | gk_customer | Keeps you securely signed in. | Session / up to 30 days ("Remember me") | | gk_cart | Remembers your basket, even if you're not signed in. | 30 days | | Consent record | Remembers your cookie choices so we don't ask every visit. | 12 months | | Security cookies | Protect forms against cross-site request forgery (CSRF). | Session |

Analytics cookies

Help us understand, through anonymous or pseudonymous statistics, how many people visit, which pages are popular and where errors occur. Enabled only with your consent. IP addresses are truncated where possible.

Marketing cookies

Used to show relevant products and offers on our site and third-party platforms and to measure ad performance. They may be set by our advertising partners and are enabled only with your consent. Data may be processed on servers abroad, in line with KVKK Art. 9.

3. First- and third-party cookies

gk_customer and gk_cart are first-party cookies set by us. Some analytics and marketing cookies are set by third-party providers, whose processing is governed by their own privacy policies.

On your first visit, the cookie banner lets you choose "Accept all", "Necessary only" or "Manage preferences". Non-essential cookies stay off until you agree.
You can change your choices or withdraw consent at any time via the "Cookie settings" link in the footer. Withdrawal does not affect earlier processing.
Choosing "Necessary only" does not stop you from shopping.

5. Browser settings

You can also delete or block cookies in your browser, usually under "Settings > Privacy and Security". Blocking necessary cookies may break the basket and sign-in.

6. Your rights and contact

To exercise your rights under KVKK Art. 11 regarding data collected through cookies, contact kvkk@sehitkamilgazikentpetshop.com.tr. See our Privacy Notice for details.

7. Changes

We may update this policy when the cookies we use change. For significant changes, we will ask for your preferences again.