Last updated: 1 January 2026 · Effective immediately
This Cookie Policy explains how osmanferitaydogan ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on osmanferitaydogan.com. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to cookies being placed on your device in accordance with this policy.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to re-enter them whenever you return. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own.
We use three categories of cookies on this site:
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
Legal basis: Legitimate interest. These cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
These help us understand how visitors interact with our travel guides so we can improve them:
Provider: Google Analytics (anonymised IP). Legal basis: Consent.
We do not run paid advertising campaigns. However, we may occasionally use:
These third-party services have their own cookie policies. Legal basis: Consent.
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties currently used include:
| Provider | Purpose | Their Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Site usage analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Maps | Interactive route maps | policies.google.com/privacy |
| YouTube | Embedded travel videos | policies.google.com/privacy |
You have full control over non-essential cookies. Your options:
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential to the operation of the site. For all other cookies, we ask for your explicit consent via the banner displayed on your first visit. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal. Consent records are stored locally in your browser.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or the services we use. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at: [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This site is operated by osmanferitaydogan, a non-commercial travel guide project dedicated to exploring Turkey's roads less travelled.
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