Cookie Policy.
Explains how d-dat uses cookies on its websites. Explicit consent is collected for all non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time.
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This policy explains how cookies are used on d-dat.com, app.d-dat.com and subdomains, operated by DATA ANALYTICS TEKNOLOJİ REKLAM ANONİM ŞİRKETİ.
Per KVKK, GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, we collect your explicit consent for all non-strictly-necessary cookies. You can update your cookie preferences anytime via the "Cookie Preferences" link in the page footer.
// 01What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your browser by the site you visit. It allows the site to remember you, keep your session alive, store preferences, or understand how you use its pages.
// 02Which Cookies Do We Use?
We classify cookies into four categories:
Without these the site does not work. You still have the right to know which ones they are.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Lifetime | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ddat_session | d-dat | Session management | Session | First-party |
csrf_token | d-dat | CSRF security protection | Session | First-party |
cookie_consent | d-dat | Remember cookie preferences | 12 months | First-party |
auth_token | d-dat | d-lens / d-reach login identity | 30 days | First-party |
cf_* | Cloudflare | Bot protection, DDoS | 30 days | Third-party |
To understand how the site is used — which pages are slow, where users drop off.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Lifetime | Data flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics 4 | Unique visitor identifier | 2 years | Google → US/EU |
_ga_<container_id> | GA4 | Session state | 2 years | Google → US/EU |
_gid | GA4 | Visitor differentiation | 24 hours | Google → US/EU |
_gat | GA4 | Request rate limiting | 1 min | Google → US/EU |
GA4 IP anonymisation (masking the last 8 bits of the IP) is enabled. Data is transferred to the US under DPF.
To show you relevant ads and measure ad effectiveness.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Lifetime | Data flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Pixel visitor tracking | 90 days | Meta → US/Ireland |
_fbc | Meta | Ad click identifier | 90 days | Meta → US/Ireland |
fr | Meta | Ad targeting | 90 days | Meta → US/Ireland |
li_sugr | LinkedIn Insight | Visitor identification | 90 days | LinkedIn → Ireland/US |
bcookie | Browser identifier | 1 year | LinkedIn → Ireland/US | |
lidc | Data centre routing | 24 hours | LinkedIn → Ireland/US | |
UserMatchHistory | Ad matching | 30 days | LinkedIn → Ireland/US | |
_gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion linker | 90 days | Google → US/EU |
IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad measurement | 13 months | Google → US/EU |
test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Cookie support test | 15 min | Google → US/EU |
To remember your language preference, panel layout, last watched video, etc. To make the site a bit more comfortable.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Lifetime | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lang_pref | d-dat | Language choice (TR/EN) | 1 year | First-party |
panel_layout | d-dat | Panel layout preference | 1 year | First-party |
// 03Cookie Management — How to Control Your Preferences
3.1 Via the site
The "Cookie Preferences" link at the bottom of the site reopens the panel anytime. You can approve or reject any category.
3.2 Via the browser
All browsers allow you to delete and block cookies:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
3.3 Ad-network opt-out
- Google Ads: adssettings.google.com
- Meta: Settings → Ads → Ad Preferences
- LinkedIn: Settings → Ad preferences
- Industry preference centres: youronlinechoices.eu (EU), aboutads.info/choices (US)
// 04Legal Framework
| Regulation | Application |
|---|---|
| KVKK and KVK Authority Cookie Guide (2022) | Explicit consent required for Türkiye residents (except essential cookies) |
| GDPR + ePrivacy Directive (2002/58) | "Opt-in" consent required for EU residents (except essential cookies) |
| CCPA/CPRA | "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" right for California residents |
| Targeting cookies count as "sharing" (CCPA) | Banner "Reject" acts as opt-out equivalent |
// 05International Transfer
GA4, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag and Google Ads Tag cookies are processed by providers located outside Türkiye (US/EU). These transfers occur via:
- EU-US Data Privacy Framework certified providers
- KVK Authority Standard Contract
- GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses
Details: Privacy Policy § 8.
// 06Changes to This Policy
The cookie list is regularly updated. When new cookies are added, removed or recategorised, this page is updated and for significant changes the cookie banner is re-opened — we ask for re-consent.
// 07Contact
For questions about cookies or this policy:
- Email: info@d-dat.com
- Postal: Maslak Mah. Eski Büyükdere Cad. No: 21 İç Kapı No: 1 Sarıyer / İstanbul, Türkiye
- Data Subject Request Form: /en/data-request