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Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

We use certain cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our website (www.mersinbilimmerkezi.com) and to provide the most relevant services to our visitors and members (“user(s)” or “you”).

This Cookie Policy is prepared to provide you with information about cookies and how to control them.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files saved to your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. Along with these text files, other trackers such as web beacons, pixels, or tags are also considered cookies under this Cookie Policy.

3. What are the purposes of using cookies?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure the secure operation of our site;
  • To facilitate your navigation on our site and enable you to use its services and features;
  • To provide you with a better experience;
  • To enhance the performance of our site and make our website more user-friendly;
  • To collect information about users (via user devices and browser caches) and site usage;
  • To make our site more functional;
  • To analyze your user behavior and identify general user trends on our site;
  • To assign a value based on the number of views for each visited page;
  • To enable our current and potential users to share content added to our site on social media networks;
  • To measure the performance of different versions of our site and ensure users consistently view the same version.

4. General characteristics of cookies

Cookies function as session cookies and persistent cookies on our website and mobile application. Session cookies stop working once you close your browser. Persistent cookies, depending on your browser settings, can remain on your hard drive for an extended period.

5. Types of cookies used

The types of cookies used on our website are listed below. If the data collected through these cookies qualifies as personal data, the Disclosure Statement, which complements this Cookie Policy, will apply. For more information, you can review our Disclosure Statement.

Cookie information is a small piece of data (text file) that a website you visit requests to store on your device through your browser to remember information about you, such as language preferences or login details. These cookies are set by us and are called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies from a different domain for our advertising and marketing efforts. In detail, we use cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Personal data collected through strictly necessary cookies is processed to fulfill an information society service, ensure the proper and secure operation of our website, enable users to navigate the site, and allow them to benefit from the services and features provided. These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled by users.

Cookie Name Domain Description Storage Duration Cookie Type
PHPSESSID mersinbilimmerkezi.com For session management For the duration of the session First Party
timezone mersinbilimmerkezi.com To determine the time zone For the duration of the session First Party
cspession mersinbilimmerkezi.com Session management For the duration of the session First Party

Performance-Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies are cookies that enable statistical measurement to analyze user behavior and collect information about site usage. This allows us to gather statistical data from users to understand the general trend on the site. For example, these cookies show which pages on our website are visited the most and help record any difficulties encountered on the site. First-party analytics cookies are used on our site.

Cookie Name Domain Description Storage Duration Cookie Type
_ga .mersinbilimmerkezi.com Google Analytics user identification 2 years First Party
_ga_xxxxxxxxxx .mersinbilimmerkezi.com User identification cookie specific to GA4 2 years First Party
_ym_d .mersinbilimmerkezi.com / yandex First visit date 1 year First/Third Party
_ym_uid .mersinbilimmerkezi.com / yandex Generates visitor ID 1 year First/Third Party
_ym_isad .mersinbilimmerkezi.com Checks for the presence of an ad blocker For the duration of the session First Party
yandexuid .yandex.ru Visitor ID 1 year Third Party
yabs-sid mc.yandex.com Session tracking For the duration of the session Third Party
yabs-vdrf .yandex.ru Variation determination (analytics) For the duration of the session Third Party
yuidss .yandex.ru User ID (tracking) 1 year Third Party
i .yandex.ru Identifier For the duration of the session Third Party
is_gdpr .yandex.ru GDPR compliance check 1 year Third Party
is_gdpr_b .yandex.ru GDPR content setting 1 year Third Party
bh .yandex.ru / yandex.com Behavior tracking For the duration of the session Third Party

Functionality and Preference Cookies

Functionality and preference cookies are used to collect information about user preferences, personalize the site for users, provide functionality, and remember personalization and preferences. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Cookie Name Domain Description Storage Duration Cookie Type
sync_cookie_ok mc.yandex.com Tracks cookie synchronization status 1 year Third Party
Medium .yandex.com / .ru For preferences / test variations Variable (generally 1 year) Third Party

Advertising/Targeting Cookies

Your personal data collected through advertising/targeting cookies is processed to show you relevant advertisements and conduct marketing activities. These cookies are third-party cookies that work by identifying users’ browsers and devices. They are used to create profiles of users’ interests and show relevant advertisements on other websites. If you disable these cookies, targeted advertisements will not be shown to you.

Cookie Name Domain Description Storage Duration Cookie Type
uuids .yandex.ru Ad targeting, user tracking 1 year Third Party
yuidss .yandex.ru User ad tracking 1 year Third Party
receive-cookie-deprecation .yandex.com Cookie update and compatibility tracking 1 year Third Party

5.1 Preference and Functionality Cookies

Preference cookies collect information about users’ preferences, allowing us to remember language or other local settings and personalize our site accordingly. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If users disable these cookies, some or all of these functions may not work properly.

5.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with our website. These cookies collect information in aggregate to provide insights into how our site is used and assist in improving our website. For example, these cookies show which pages are visited the most and help record any difficulties encountered on the site.

6. Third-party cookies

Third-party cookies may be modified by the respective third party providing them. For more up-to-date information about these cookies, you can contact the relevant third-party cookie providers.

7. How to disable cookies?

You can adjust your cookie preferences by changing your browser settings as desired. Depending on the options provided by your browser, you can block cookies, receive a warning before cookies are used, or disable or delete only certain cookies. Cookie preferences must be managed separately for each device (browser settings) used to access our site.

Information on how to enable, disable, or remove cookies can be found in the “Help” section of your internet browser provider’s website. You can access the relevant pages through the following links:

We would like to remind you that disabling certain cookies may cause some functions of our site to not work properly.

8. Contact us

Mersin Metropolitan Municipality may change the provisions of the Cookie Policy at any time. You can periodically check this page to stay informed about changes or updates to our Cookie Policy.

For questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on our website, you can contact us at teksin.mersin@mersin.bel.tr.

If you wish to exercise your rights under Article 11 of the Personal Data Protection Law regarding your personal data processed by MBB under this Cookie Policy, you can fill out the application form and send it to our institution’s address at “KÜLTÜR MAH. ESKİ MARİNA VİSTA AVM, 4304. SK. NO:1, AKDENİZ/MERSİN” or to “teksin.mersin@mersin.bel.tr” in accordance with the procedures specified in the COMMUNIQUÉ ON THE PROCEDURES AND PRINCIPLES OF APPLICATION TO THE DATA CONTROLLER, or deliver it in person or via your representative to our institution’s address. If you wish to exercise this right through your representative, a notarized power of attorney containing special authorization must be attached to the form.

It is mandatory to include documents verifying your identity, any documents supporting your request, and, if you wish to exercise this right through your representative, a notarized power of attorney containing special authorization with the form. In cases where the application contains incomplete or incorrect information, the request is not clearly and understandably expressed, supporting documents are not provided or inadequately provided, or the notarized power of attorney is not included in applications made through a representative, we may face difficulties in fulfilling your requests, and there may be delays in the investigation process. Therefore, it is important to comply with these requirements when exercising your rights. Our institution will not be responsible for delays caused otherwise. Our institution reserves its legal rights against erroneous, unlawful, or malicious applications.

Institution Name: Mersin Metropolitan Municipality
Address: KÜLTÜR MAH. ESKİ MARİNA VİSTA AVM, 4304. SK. NO:1, AKDENİZ/MERSİN
Phone: 185
Website: www.mersinbilimmerkezi.com
KEP Email Address: mersinbuyuksehirbelediyebaskanligi@hs01.kep.tr

Cookie Management Panel

We use cookies on our website to provide you with better service. By clicking the "Accept All Cookies" button, you consent to cookie usage. You can reject all cookies except those that are absolutely necessary by clicking on the "Reject All Cookies" option. To partially disable cookies, press the "Manage Cookies" button. For detailed information about our cookies and personal data processing, you can access our Cookie Policy.

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Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the proper and secure functioning of our website, allowing users to navigate on our site and benefit from the services provided. These types of cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled by users.

Performance-Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies are cookies that collect information about site usage and enable statistical measurement of user behavior. In this way, statistical data can be collected from users to understand the general trend on the site.

Functionality and Preference Cookies

Functionality and preference cookies are used to collect information about users' preferences, customize the site for users, provide functionality, and remember personalization and preferences.

Advertising/Targeting Cookies

Your personal data collected through advertising/targeting cookies is processed to show you relevant advertisements and carry out marketing activities. These cookies are used to identify users' browsers and devices to create profiles of their interests.