Last updated: 30 October 2026 · Version 2026-10
This is a translation provided for convenience. If there is any conflict between language versions, the Turkish text prevails.
1. What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. The browser’s local storage (localStorage) is also used for similar purposes; in this policy both are called “cookies”. Personal data processed through cookies is handled under the Privacy Policy and KVKK Notice.
2. Cookies we use
2.1 Essential cookies
Required for the Site to work; without them sign-in, cart and payment do not work. Their legal basis is performance of the contract and legitimate interest; no consent is required.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| pinhesap_session | Session, cart and sign-in status | Until the browser is closed |
| csrf_cookie | Form security (cross-site request forgery protection) | For the session |
| pinhesap_remember | Keeps you signed in if “Remember me” is selected | 30 days |
2.2 Functional cookies
Remember your preferences. Language and currency are selected on your first visit based on your country and stored in a cookie.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| dil | Selected language | 1 year |
| para | Selected currency | 1 year |
| ph_ref | The inviter’s code if you arrived via a referral link (referral reward) | 30 days |
| ph_push | Matches the web push subscription to this browser | 1 year |
| pinhesap-theme, pinhesap-dil (localStorage) | Light/dark theme and language suggestion preference | Until deleted |
| lc_conv, lc_ses, lc_notice, lcc_bildirim (localStorage) | Live chat conversation, sound and notification preferences | Until deleted |
2.3 Analytics cookies
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| pv_vid | PinHesap | Anonymous visitor count and page statistics kept on our own server | 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics (via Tag Manager) | Visit and conversion measurement | Up to 2 years |
2.4 Marketing cookies
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au and similar | Google Ads | Advertising conversion measurement | 90 days |
| _fbp, _fbc | Meta Pixel | Facebook/Instagram advertising measurement and targeting | 90 days |
When you sign in with Google, Google may use cookies on its own domain; these are subject to Google’s privacy policy.
3. Consent and legal basis
Essential and functional cookies are used to provide the service and on the basis of legitimate interest. Analytics (other than pv_vid) and marketing cookies rely on your explicit consent; if you do not consent or withdraw consent, these cookies are not used, and withdrawal does not affect earlier processing.
4. How to manage cookies
- You can view, delete or block cookies in your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera).
- You can use Google’s opt-out add-on for Google Analytics, and your Google and Meta account settings for ad preferences.
- You can turn off web push notifications in your browser’s site permissions.
- If you block essential cookies, features such as sign-in and payment may not work.
5. Updates
This page is updated when the cookies we use change. This policy is published in six languages; if they differ, the Turkish text prevails. You can send questions to info@pinhesap.com.