Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 June 2025 · Effective immediately

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device 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 information each time you visit. Cookies are not harmful and do not contain executable code.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

Essential for the site to function. Without them, core features such as navigation and secure page access would not work.

Session management
Security and fraud prevention
Consent preference storage

Legal basis: Legitimate interest · Cannot be disabled

Analytics & Performance

Help us understand how visitors interact with our travel guides — which routes are most popular, how long readers spend on each page, and where they navigate next.

Google Analytics 4 (anonymised IP)
Page-view and scroll-depth tracking
Referral source attribution

Legal basis: Consent · Opt-out available

Marketing & Advertising

Used to show relevant travel content and advertisements based on your browsing interests, both on our site and on third-party platforms.

Google Ads remarketing
Facebook Pixel (interest-based ads)
Cross-site behavioural tracking

Legal basis: Consent · Opt-out available

3. Why We Use Cookies

To ensure the website operates correctly and securely.
To remember your language and display preferences.
To measure and improve the quality of our route guides and travel content.
To serve relevant advertisements that fund the free publication of our guides.
To comply with legal obligations regarding consent and data protection.

4. Third-Party Cookies

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	Privacy Policy
Google Analytics	Site analytics	policies.google.com/privacy
Google Ads	Remarketing	policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook Pixel	Social advertising	facebook.com/privacy

5. How to Manage & Disable Cookies

You have full control over non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences in the following ways:

1Cookie Consent Banner: Use our consent banner (shown on your first visit) to accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time.
2Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via Settings → Privacy & Security. Note: blocking all cookies may affect site functionality.
3Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
4Ad Personalisation: Opt out of personalised Google ads at adssettings.google.com, or Facebook ads via your Facebook account settings.

6. Your Consent

When you first visit this website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of all cookies described in this policy. You may click "Manage Preferences" to accept only selected categories. Strictly necessary cookies are always active and do not require your consent.

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, or by contacting us directly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact MEHMET TUNCAY AKYÜZ at:

Email: [email protected]

Page: Contact Us

MEHMET TUNCAY
AKYÜZ

Discover Turkey's Hidden Paths, One Route at a Time — curated travel guides for the genuinely curious traveller.

Site Owner

MEHMET TUNCAY AKYÜZ

Gebi Caddesi No:55
55050 İlkadım / Samsun
Türkiye

[email protected]

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