Last Updated: December 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how ELCHI GROUP PAZARLAMA İÇ VE DIŞ TİC. LTD. ŞTİ. (“Elchi Group,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on www.elchigroup.com (the “Site”).
By continuing to use the Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, except where you have modified your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.
Similar technologies we use include:
- Web beacons/pixels: Small transparent images used to track page views and user behavior
- Local storage: Browser storage for data that persists between sessions
- Session storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close your browser
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable essential website functionality
- Improve user experience and site performance
- Analyze how visitors use our Site
- Understand traffic sources and user demographics
- Deliver relevant content and measure engagement
- Support marketing and business development activities (with your consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
| WordPress session cookies | Maintains user session and login state | Session | WordPress |
| Cookie consent | Records your cookie preferences | 1 year | Elchi Group |
| Security cookies | Protects against security threats and spam | Session | WordPress/Wordfence |
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in operating a functional website
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site. All data is aggregated and anonymized.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
| ga* | Persistent session state | 2 years | Google Analytics 4 |
Data Collected: Page views, time on site, traffic sources, geographic location, device type, browser information
Legal Basis: Your consent (EU/Turkey) or legitimate interest (other jurisdictions)
Third-Party Policy: Google Analytics Privacy Policy
3.3 Marketing/Tracking Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies are used for marketing analytics and may track you across websites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel tracking | 3 months | Meta Platforms |
| fr | Facebook ad delivery and measurement | 3 months | Meta Platforms |
| li_sugr | LinkedIn analytics | 90 days | |
| lidc | LinkedIn functionality | 24 hours | |
| bcookie | LinkedIn browser identification | 2 years |
Purpose:
- Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Understand professional demographics of visitors
- Retarget relevant business audiences
- Analyze conversion paths
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent
Third-Party Policies:
3.4 HubSpot Cookies
Our CRM and contact management system uses cookies to track visitor interactions.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
| __hssc | Session tracking | 30 minutes | HubSpot |
| __hssrc | New session determination | Session | HubSpot |
| __hstc | Visitor identification | 13 months | HubSpot |
| hubspotutk | Visitor token | 13 months | HubSpot |
Purpose: Track form submissions, associate website activity with CRM contacts, improve customer relationship management
Legal Basis: Your consent (when submitting forms) or legitimate interest (analytics)
Third-Party Policy: HubSpot Privacy Policy
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (see duration tables above) or until manually deleted
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over cookies. You can:
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Site, a cookie banner appears allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences (select specific cookie categories)
You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site data
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect Site functionality.
5.3 Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook: Facebook Ad Settings
- LinkedIn: LinkedIn Ads Settings
5.4 Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not alter our data collection practices when DNT is enabled, but you can use the methods above to control cookies.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services may set their own cookies when you interact with their embedded content or visit their websites through links on our Site. We do not control these cookies.
Third parties include:
- Google LLC (Analytics, fonts, maps)
- Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook tracking)
- LinkedIn Corporation (Business analytics)
- HubSpot Inc. (CRM integration)
- Infomaniak Network SA (Hosting provider)
Please review their privacy and cookie policies for information about their data practices.
7. International Data Transfers
Some cookie providers (Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, HubSpot) are based in the United States. Data collected through their cookies may be transferred internationally and processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Turkey.
We ensure appropriate safeguards through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Data Processing Agreements
- EU-US Data Privacy Framework participation (where applicable)
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our cookie practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date indicates the most recent revision.
Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on the Site or via email to registered contacts.
9. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your data rights, please contact:
ELCHI GROUP PAZARLAMA İÇ VE DIŞ TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.
Email: admin@elchigroup.com
Address: Koza Mah. 1655. Sok. Akbatı C Blok Apt. No: 6/C-53, Esenyurt, 34325 Istanbul, Turkey
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority: