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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2026 · Effective immediately

This Cookie Policy explains how ferhatsimsek ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By continuing to browse, you agree to our use of cookies as described below. You may withdraw consent at any time using the controls provided.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) by websites you visit. They allow sites to remember your preferences and actions over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them each visit. Cookies can be first-party (set by us) or third-party (set by external services on our behalf).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.

Session management and security tokens
Cookie consent preference storage
Server load-balancing cookies

Analytics & Performance

These help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve content, navigation, and recipe discoverability.

Page view and session duration tracking
Traffic source and referral analysis
Most-viewed recipe and category data
Provider: Google Analytics (anonymised IP)

Marketing & Personalisation

These cookies let us show relevant content and, where applicable, measure the effectiveness of our promotional activities.

Interest-based content recommendations
Social media sharing and engagement pixels
Retargeting via Google Ads (opt-out available)

3. Why We Use Cookies

To keep the site secure and operational
To remember your language and display preferences
To analyse which recipes are most loved and improve our content accordingly
To deliver relevant culinary tips and promotional communications

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies; they are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy.

Provider	Purpose	Policy
Google Analytics	Site analytics	policies.google.com/privacy
Google Ads	Marketing & retargeting	policies.google.com/privacy
YouTube	Embedded recipe videos	policies.google.com/privacy

5. How to Manage & Disable Cookies

You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used:

Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies via their settings menu (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Our cookie banner: When you first visit, you can accept only necessary cookies or customise your preferences.
Google opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Industry opt-outs: Visit youronlinechoices.eu (EU) or optout.aboutads.info (US) to manage interest-based advertising.

Note: disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site, such as saved recipe lists or display preferences.

6. Your Consent

When you first visit ferhatsimsek, a cookie consent banner is displayed. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to all categories of cookies. By clicking "Necessary Only", only strictly necessary cookies will be set. You may update your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in the site footer. Consent is stored for 12 months, after which we will ask again.

7. Changes to This Policy

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

Questions?

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:

ferhatsimsek
[email protected]
Visit our Contacts page →

ferhatsimsek

Authentic Turkish recipes, passed down through generations. Bringing the warmth of Anatolian kitchens to your table.