COOKIE POLICY

    This Cookie Policy explains the principles regarding cookies used in activities conducted through the https://sobe.org.tr website, operated by the Selçuklu Foundation for the Education of Individuals with Autism (SOBE Foundation).

    1. What Are Cookies?

    Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) via your browser by the websites you visit. Cookies allow the site to recognize you and personalize your experience.

    2. What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

    The cookies used on our site generally fall into the following categories:

    Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to perform its basic functions. For example, they enable login and ensure forms work properly.

    Functional Cookies: These enhance the user experience by remembering your preferences (language, region, theme, etc.).

    Performance and Analytics Cookies: These collect anonymous information to analyze how the website is used. Statistical data such as the number of users and visit duration is obtained using tools like Google Analytics.

    Targeting / Advertising Cookies: (If applicable) Used to present content or promotions tailored to users’ interests.

    3. What Data Is Collected via Cookies?

    Cookies do not collect data that can directly identify you, but the following information may be collected:

    Pages visited, areas clicked

    Session duration, IP address, browser type

    Language and region preferences

    Time and date of site access

    This data is not matched with your personal information and is analyzed anonymously.

    4. Why Do We Use Cookies?

    To operate the site securely and efficiently

    To remember user preferences

    To measure and report visitor statistics

    To improve the user experience

    To provide content based on interests (if applicable)

    5. How Can You Control Cookies?

    You can control, delete, or completely block cookies using your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may prevent some parts of the site from functioning properly.

    Detailed information on browser-based cookie management:

    Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies

    Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org

    Safari: support.apple.com

    Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com

    6. Third-Party Cookies

    Our site may use third-party services such as Google Analytics. These services are subject to their own cookie policies. The SOBE Foundation is not responsible for any consequences arising from the use of third-party cookies.

    7. Updates to the Cookie Policy

    This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes take effect as of the date they are published on our website. We recommend that you regularly review our current cookie policy.