Last Updated: 3 November 2025

1. Introduction

The Turkish Business Forum (TBF) uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve the functionality of our website. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage or disable them if you wish.

We comply with the UK’s Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) in the use of cookies and similar technologies.

On your first visit to our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies will always remain active as they are required for the proper operation of the website. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the “Manage Cookies” link at the bottom of our website.

By continuing to use our website after providing your cookie preferences, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and remember your preferences, such as login details, language settings, or pages visited.

Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests – required for website functionality.

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure traffic, track popular pages, and improve the user experience.
Legal basis: Consent.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
Legal basis: Consent.

Analytical Cookies

We use analytical cookies to gather data on how visitors use our site. This information helps us analyse performance and make improvements where necessary.
Legal basis: Consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed on your device by third-party services that appear on our website, such as embedded videos, social media integrations, or analytics tools like Google Analytics.

When these cookies are set by external providers (e.g., Google, YouTube, LinkedIn), data may be processed outside the UK or EEA. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions.

4. How We Use Cookies

TBF uses cookies for the following purposes:

• To provide a seamless and secure browsing experience.
• To analyse website usage and visitor trends for improvement.
• To store user preferences and personalise content.
• To ensure the website functions efficiently on all devices and browsers.

We do not use cookies to collect personal data unless you voluntarily provide it, for example, through membership forms or event registrations.

5. Cookie List (Examples)

The following table provides examples of cookies that may be used on our website. This list will be reviewed and updated periodically.

• _ga – Google Analytics – Used to distinguish users and analyse traffic – Analytical – 2 years
• _gid – Google Analytics – Tracks visitor activity – Analytical – 24 hours
• _gat – Google Analytics – Throttles request rate to improve performance – Analytical – 1 minute
• PHPSESSID – TBF – Maintains user session on the website – Strictly Necessary – Session
• cookieConsent – TBF – Stores your cookie preferences – Functional – 6 months

6. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Non-essential cookies (such as analytical and functionality cookies) will only be placed on your device with your explicit consent.

To manage cookies based on your browser:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of the TBF website.

7. Cookies Duration

The cookies we use may be either:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted manually.

We retain cookies only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in this policy.

For more details about how we process personal data collected through cookies, please see our Privacy and Data Protection Policy.

8. Changes to This Policy

TBF reserves the right to update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any updates will be published on this page, and the revision date will be updated accordingly.