Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how ArtX Agency ("we", "our", or "the company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the artxagency.com website ("Site").
This policy has been prepared in accordance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK"), the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), and the e-Privacy Directive.
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of your screen. No optional cookies are activated without your explicit consent.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites send to your browser and store on your device. They help recognize you on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.
In addition to cookies, similar technologies such as localStorage are also used. In this policy, the term "cookie" encompasses all such technologies.
Cookie Types
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Cookies stored on your device until their set expiration date.
First-Party Cookies: Cookies placed directly by artxagency.com.
Third-Party Cookies: Cookies placed by third-party services such as Google Analytics and Meta (Facebook).
3. Cookie Categories We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functions of the site. They cannot be disabled.
What's Collected | By Whom | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Your selected site language | ArtX Agency | 1 year |
Your cookie preferences | ArtX Agency | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how our site is used — which pages are visited, time spent, and where visitors come from.
These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.
What's Collected | By Whom | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Pages you visit and how long you stay | Google Analytics | 2 years |
How you found us (search engine, social media, etc.) | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
Anonymous country/city-level location (IP is anonymized) | Google Analytics | 2 years |
Google privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to show you relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.
What's Collected | By Whom | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Pages you viewed on our site (for ad targeting) | Meta / Facebook | 3 months |
Whether you clicked on our ads | Meta / Facebook | 3 months |
Your interaction with our Google ads | Google Ads | 90 days |
3.4 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (e.g., language selection) so you don't have to set them each visit.
These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.
What's Collected | By Whom | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Your preferred site language | ArtX Agency | 1 year |
4. Cookie Consent Mechanism
Our site uses an advanced cookie consent mechanism compliant with KVKK and GDPR, fully integrated with Google Analytics 4 Consent Mode v2.
First Visit: A cookie banner appears at the bottom of your screen.
Default State: All optional cookies start as "denied". No data is collected without consent.
"Accept All": Enables all cookie categories.
"Reject All": Only necessary cookies remain active.
"Settings": Toggle each category individually.
Update: Change your preferences anytime via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
Your consent is valid for 365 days. After expiration, the banner reappears for renewal.
5. Google Consent Mode v2
Cookie Category | Google Consent Signal | Description |
|---|---|---|
Necessary | security_storage: granted | Security storage; always active |
Analytics | analytics_storage | Site usage data collection permission |
Marketing | ad_storage + ad_user_data + ad_personalization | Advertising data processing permission |
Preferences | functionality_storage + personalization_storage | Personalization preferences storage |
6. Managing Cookies
Via Our Site
Use the cookie banner on your first visit to set preferences.
Update preferences via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
Via Browser Settings
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Third-Party Opt-Out
Google Analytics opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Meta ad preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
Google ad preferences: https://adssettings.google.com/
7. Data Security
SSL/TLS (HTTPS) encryption across the entire site.
IP anonymization in analytics.
No optional cookies activated without consent.
8. Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. If significant changes are made, your consent will be reset and you'll be asked to renew your preferences.
10. Your Rights
Under KVKK Article 11 and GDPR Articles 15-22, you have the right to:
Know whether your personal data is being processed
Request information about processing activities
Learn the purpose of processing
Know third parties to whom your data is transferred
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion or destruction of your data
Object to automated decision-making
Claim compensation for damages from unlawful processing
11. Contact
Data Controller: ArtX Agency
Website: artxagency.com
Email: [email protected]