Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Ankara Motors uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It describes what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter information every time you visit the site or navigate from one page to another.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser until their expiration date, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Cookies can also be "first-party" cookies, set by the website you're visiting, or "third-party" cookies, set by other websites or services that have content embedded on the page you're viewing.

2. How We Use Cookies

Ankara Motors uses cookies and similar technologies for various purposes, including:

• Ensuring website functionality and security
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
• Personalizing your experience
• Delivering targeted advertisements
• Improving our website and services

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. They cannot be switched off in our systems and are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Examples of essential cookies include:

• Session management cookies that maintain your login status
• Security cookies that help prevent fraud and protect against security threats
• Load balancing cookies that ensure website stability
• Cookies that remember your cookie preferences

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors, see how visitors move around the site, and identify which pages are most popular. This information helps us improve the way our website works.

Performance cookies we use include:

• Google Analytics cookies that track website usage and user behavior
• Error tracking cookies that help us identify and fix technical issues
• Performance monitoring cookies that measure page load times and responsiveness

3.3 Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may remember your language preference, region, username, or other settings to provide a more personalized experience.

Examples include:

• Language preference cookies
• Region or location cookies
• User interface customization cookies
• Remembering your vehicle preferences or saved configurations

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They remember that you have visited our website and may share this information with other organizations, such as advertisers.

Targeting cookies include:

• Social media cookies that track your activity for advertising purposes
• Retargeting cookies that enable us to show you relevant ads on other websites
• Affiliate marketing cookies that track referrals
• Conversion tracking cookies that measure advertising effectiveness

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide other features. These third-party services may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies, and you should refer to their respective privacy policies for information about how they use cookies.

Third-party services we use include:

• Google Analytics: Provides website analytics and usage statistics
• Social Media Platforms: Enable social sharing and integration features
• Advertising Networks: Deliver targeted advertisements
• Content Delivery Networks: Improve website performance and load times
• Customer Support Tools: Enable live chat and support features

5. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies, including:

5.1 Web Beacons

Web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) are small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page or email has been viewed. We use web beacons to monitor email open rates and track website usage patterns.

5.2 Local Storage

Local storage allows websites to store information directly in your browser. We may use local storage to remember your preferences and improve your experience on our website.

5.3 Flash Cookies

Flash cookies (also known as Local Shared Objects) are data files stored on your device by websites that use Adobe Flash. We may use Flash cookies for similar purposes as regular cookies, though their use is less common in modern web development.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be categorized by their duration:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These are typically used for essential website functionality.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These cookies remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits.

The specific duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose. Some cookies may expire after a few hours, while others may remain for several years.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to control and manage cookies on your device. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to:

• Accept all cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

7.1 Browser Settings

To manage cookies through your browser settings, please refer to the help documentation for your specific browser:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Opera: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

7.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies using industry opt-out tools:

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out page
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) opt-out page

7.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly, and you may need to re-enter information that would normally be remembered. Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function, and disabling them may prevent you from accessing certain parts of the site.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for interpreting DNT signals. We do not respond to DNT signals at this time, but we continue to monitor developments in this area and may update our practices in the future.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Ankara Motors
Oba, 225. Sk., 07460 Alanya/Antalya, Türkiye
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +90 538 232 3469

We are committed to addressing your concerns and will respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.