Cookie policy
Which cookies and browser storage this site uses, why, and how you can change your choice.
Who runs this site?
www.kaganyildizalp.com is the personal writing site of Kağan Yıldızalp. For questions about this policy or your personal data, write to kagan@kaganyildizalp.com.
Strictly necessary browser storage
No cookies are needed for the site to work. Only two small entries are kept in your browser, and they are never sent to the server:
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ky-consent | Remembers your cookie choice so the notice doesn’t appear on every page | Until you delete it (localStorage) |
| ky-filter | Remembers the topic filter you picked on the home page | Until you close the browser tab (sessionStorage) |
Analytics cookies (only with your consent)
If you consent, Google Analytics 4 is used to understand how many people read the site, which pages they read and on which devices. If you don’t consent, Google Analytics is never loaded and the site works exactly the same.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes visitors | 13 months | |
| _ga_P03BYZH3VT | Keeps session state | 13 months |
This data is processed by Google and may be stored on servers outside Türkiye and the EU. Google Analytics provides the data to this site as aggregate statistics; it is not used for advertising or personalisation. See Google’s explanation of how it uses data from sites that use its services.
How to change your choice
- Use the Cookie preferences link at the bottom of every page, or the button on this page, to change your decision at any time. When you withdraw consent, the Google Analytics cookies are deleted.
- You can also delete or block cookies and site data in your browser settings.
Your rights
You can send requests about your personal data, including under Türkiye’s Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK, Article 11) and the EU GDPR, to kagan@kaganyildizalp.com.