Cookie Policy – How We Use Cookies & Data • Orkun.News

Last updated: April 1, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, browse our content, interact with our features, or use our services. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices available to you regarding their use.

We are committed to transparency and responsible data practices. Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies will only be used with your consent.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember user preferences, improve performance, analyze traffic, and support security and content personalization.

Cookies can be:

Session cookies – temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the proper operation of the website and its core functions. They may include cookies used for:

- Security and authentication;
- Session management;
- Consent and privacy preference storage;
- Load balancing and network stability;
- Access to secure or restricted areas.

Without these cookies, the website may not function correctly.

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance, usability, and content quality. They may collect information such as:

- Pages visited;
- Time spent on the site;
- Navigation paths and interactions;
- Technical performance metrics;
- Errors encountered.

These cookies help us optimize the website, improve user experience, and better understand what content is most useful to our audience.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These may include remembering:

- Language selection;
- Region or localization preferences;
- User interface settings;
- Saved display preferences.

3.4 Content Personalization Cookies

These cookies may be used to tailor content, recommendations, and on-site experiences based on your interactions with our website, including articles viewed, sections visited, or general engagement patterns.

For example, they may help us present more relevant news, features, or interface elements based on your preferences and browsing activity.

3.5 Advertising & Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertising, limit how often you see the same advertisement, measure campaign effectiveness, and help us understand the performance of promotional content. They may:

- Track browsing behavior across websites;
- Measure engagement with ads or campaigns;
- Support content or ad personalization.

3.6 Third-Party Cookies

We may allow selected third-party services to place cookies or similar technologies on your device in order to provide specific services or features, such as:

- Website analytics and traffic measurement;
- Embedded videos, media players, or social content;
- Maps, widgets, and external integrations;
- Content delivery and technical optimization tools.

These third-party providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

4. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, scripts, local storage, SDKs, and device identifiers to support website functionality, analytics, performance monitoring, content delivery, and consent management.

5. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

- Ensure the proper functioning of our platform;
- Maintain security and protect against abuse;
- Remember your settings and preferences;
- Analyze traffic and user behavior;
- Improve content quality and technical performance;
- Support embedded media and external features;
- Provide a more relevant and personalized experience.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Where required by applicable law, essential cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional website, while performance, analytics, personalization, marketing, and certain third-party cookies are used only on the basis of your consent.

7. Managing Cookies

You have control over how cookies are used on your device and may manage your preferences in several ways.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

- View stored cookies;
- Delete cookies;
- Block all or selected cookies;
- Set preferences for particular websites.

Cookie Banner / Preference Center

Where available, you may manage your cookie preferences directly through our cookie banner, consent tool, or website settings. You may also withdraw or update your consent at any time.

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality, performance, or availability of some parts of the website.

8. International Data Processing

Some cookie-related data may be processed by service providers located in countries outside your jurisdiction. Where required, we take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws and appropriate safeguards.

9. Data Protection and Privacy

Cookies and similar technologies may process personal data such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, approximate location data, browsing behavior, and on-site interactions. Any such processing is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including GDPR where applicable.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly use non-essential cookies to profile children or intentionally collect personal data from children through cookies in a manner that would require specific parental authorization under applicable law.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, business operations, technologies, or the cookies and tools used on our website.

Any updates will be published on this page together with a revised "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies and similar technologies, please contact us:

Email: info@orkun.news
Website: orkun.news