Cookie Policy and Data Usage
Information about how we use cookies and data on this website, including language preference storage.
This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide essential functionality. We are committed to transparency about how we use these technologies.
What Are Cookies?#
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, and can make your next visit easier and more useful.
How We Use Cookies#
Essential Functional Cookies#
NEXT_LOCALE Cookie
- Purpose: Stores your language preference to provide content in your preferred language
- Function: Remembers which language you selected (English, Turkish, etc.) so you don't have to select it every time you visit
- Duration: This cookie persists until you change your language preference or clear your browser cookies
- Data Stored: Only your selected language code (e.g., "en", "tr")
- No Personal Information: This cookie does not collect or store any personal information about you
How Language Selection Works#
When you select a language on our website:
- Your choice is stored in the NEXT_LOCALE cookie
- On your next visit, the website automatically displays content in your preferred language
- You can change your language preference at any time using the language switcher
- The cookie is updated with your new preference
Cookie Management#
Viewing Your Cookies#
You can view the cookies stored by this website through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Managing Your Language Preference#
- Use the language switcher on our website to change your preference
- Clear your browser cookies to reset your language preference
- The language switcher is available on every page of our website
Data Protection#
What We Don't Do#
- We don't use cookies for tracking or advertising
- We don't collect personal information through cookies
- We don't share cookie data with third parties
- We don't use cookies for behavioral profiling
What We Do#
- Use cookies only for essential website functionality
- Store minimal data necessary for language preference
- Respect your browser's privacy settings
- Provide clear information about cookie usage
Technical Details#
NEXT_LOCALE Cookie Specifications#
- Name: NEXT_LOCALE
- Domain: This website only
- Path: / (entire website)
- Secure: Yes (HTTPS only)
- HttpOnly: No (accessible by JavaScript)
- SameSite: Lax (for security)
- Data Type: String (language code)
- Example Value: "en" or "tr"
Your Rights Under GDPR#
As a user accessing our website from the European Union, you have specific rights regarding cookies:
- Right to Consent: You can choose which cookies to accept
- Right to Withdraw: You can withdraw your consent at any time
- Right to Information: We provide clear information about our cookie usage
- Right to Access: You can view and manage your cookies through browser settings
Legal Basis for Cookie Processing#
Our legal basis for processing cookies under GDPR:
- Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) for providing basic website functionality
- Language Preference: Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) when you actively select a language
Contact Information#
If you have questions about our cookie usage or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@sph.sh
- Address: Berlin, Germany
This cookie policy explains how we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Last updated: January 2025