Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how you use it, and sometimes deliver relevant content. Cookies do not harm your device or access any personal files stored on it.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

3. Why We Use Cookies

• To deliver a fast, stable, and secure browsing experience on fatma-feyza-gokalp.
• To understand which Anatolian recipes and articles our readers enjoy most, so we can publish better content.
• To show ads that are relevant to food, cooking, and lifestyle — helping us keep the blog free.
• To remember your display preferences (e.g. dark mode, language).

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on this site are set by third-party services we embed or use, including Google (Analytics, AdSense, Fonts), YouTube (video embeds), Pinterest, and Hotjar. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:

• Google Privacy Policy — policies.google.com/privacy
• Hotjar Privacy Policy — hotjar.com/legal/privacy
• Pinterest Privacy Policy — policy.pinterest.com/privacy-policy

We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for the data they collect.

5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

• Browser settings: All modern browsers let you view, block, or delete cookies. Visit your browser's help section for instructions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
• Opt-out tools: Opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Opt out of interest-based ads at youronlinechoices.eu or optout.aboutads.info.
• Our consent banner: When you first visit, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You may update your choice at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

Note: disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and experience of the blog (e.g. recipe bookmarks may not save).

6. Your Consent

By continuing to use fatma-feyza-gokalp after being presented with our cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Strictly necessary cookies are placed without consent as they are required for the site to function. For all other cookie categories, we only activate them after you give explicit consent.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. 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 the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Us

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