ESFERA COOKIE POLICY
At Esfera, we use cookies on our websites. In accordance with the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data, Esfera acts as a separate data controller for the cookies used on these websites. By using our websites, you consent to the use of these cookies in accordance with the explanations and choices provided below.
The cookie policy you are reading explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can change your choices regarding cookies.
What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files that websites send to your web browser. A cookie file is stored in your web browser and helps recognize you to facilitate your next visit and make the web service more convenient. Cookies can be stored for the duration of the web session (session cookies) or for a longer, but limited period (persistent cookies).
How does Esfera use cookies?
Your personal data may be processed through cookies on our websites for the purposes outlined in this policy, using fully automated methods, provided that you have given explicit consent and/or that data processing is necessary for our legitimate interests without harming your fundamental rights and freedoms.
In addition to mandatory cookies used to perform essential functions of our websites, we may also use cookies from third-party companies for statistical and advertising/marketing purposes, with your permission. Below are details and explanations about these cookies:
Mandatory Cookies:
These cookies remember your choices made on previous pages and retain your registration information on the website as you navigate between pages. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.
Statistical Cookies:
These cookies help us improve our site by anonymously collecting statistical information such as the number of site visits and the number of clicks on menus.
Advertising and Marketing Cookies:
These cookies are used to inform you about our campaigns when you visit our sites and to provide you with relevant advertisements based on your activities on our site. They are shared with advertisers for this purpose.
Cookies on our website:
| Mandatory Cookies | |||
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| i | yandex.ru (3rd Party) | Maintains the visitor’s session state between page requests | 10 years |
| JSESSIONID | lp.esfera.com.tr (1st Party) | Maintains the visitor’s session state between page requests. | Session |
| test_cookie | doubleclick.net (3rd Party) | Used to check if the user’s browser supports cookies. | 1 day |
| TS# | lp.esfera.com.tr (1st Party) | Used to ensure website security and detect fraud. | Session |
| Statistical Cookies | |||
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga | lp.esfera.com.tr (1st Party) | Assigns a unique ID to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. | 2 years |
| _ga_# | lp.esfera.com.tr (1st Party) | Keeps track of the number of times a user visits the website and the dates of their first and last visits. | 2 years |
| _gat | lp.esfera.com.tr (1st Party) | Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate. | 1 day |
| _gid | lp.esfera.com.tr (1st Party) | Assigns a unique ID to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. | 1 day |
| __vw_tab_guid | yandex.ru (3rd Party) | Records data on visitors’ interactions with the website for internal analysis and optimization. | Session |
| ymex | yandex.ru (3rd Party) | Records data on visitors’ interactions with the website for internal analysis and optimization. | 1 year |
| yandexuid | yandex.ru (3rd Party) | Records data on visitors’ interactions with the website for internal analysis and optimization. | 1 year |
| Advertising and Marketing Cookies | |||
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| _gcl_au | lp.esfera.com.tr (1st Party) | Used by Google Ads to experiment with ad efficiency on websites using its services. | 3 months |
| _ym_d | lp.esfera.com.tr (1st Party) | Contains the date when the visitor first visited the website. | 1 year |
| _ym_isad | lp.esfera.com.tr (1st Party) | Determines whether the visitor’s browser has any ad-blocking software. | 1 day |
| _ym_uid | lp.esfera.com.tr (1st Party) | Used to store the visitor’s website behavior and personal visitor statistics. | 1 year |
| _ym_visorc | lp.esfera.com.tr (1st Party) | Records actions performed by the user during the current visit. | 1 day |
| ads/ga-audiences | google.com (3rd Party) | Used to detect if the user intends to leave the page based on mouse movements. Also used to trigger specific pop-ups to retain users or convert them into customers. | Session |
| ads/ga-audiences | google.ie (3rd Party) | Used to detect if the user intends to leave the page based on mouse movements. Also used to trigger specific pop-ups to retain users or convert them into customers. | Session |
| IDE | doubleclick.net (3rd Party) | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report user actions after viewing or clicking on a website. | 1 year |
| metrika_enabled | lp.esfera.com.tr (1st Party) | Used to track visitor preferences across multiple websites to present relevant ads. | Session |
| yabs-sid | yandex.ru (3rd Party) | Records data on visitors’ interactions with the website for internal analysis and optimization. | Session |
| Oturum | yandex.ru (3rd Party) | Collects information about user behavior across multiple websites to optimize performance. | 1 year |
How can you change your cookie preferences?
You can use the buttons below to change your cookie preferences. However, please note that if you do not consent to the use of these cookies, you may not be able to fully utilize all the features offered on our site. If you consent to the use of cookies, please be aware that your personal data may be transferred abroad.