Cookie Policy

This text has been prepared by Merit Travel, acting as the data controller, within the scope of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (KVKK). Cookies and similar technologies are used on our website to enhance user experience, improve site performance, and personalize advertising services.

What is a Cookie?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. Through these files, information such as your IP address, duration of visit, and viewed pages can be saved. This allows user preferences to be remembered and personalized content to be delivered.

Types of Cookies

Cookies are classified based on their duration and source as follows:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when the browser is closed. Required for core site functionality.

• Persistent Cookies: Remain on the device for a set period of time.

• First-Party Cookies: Placed by the visited site (Merit Travel).

• Third-Party Cookies: Placed by external service providers (e.g., Google, Facebook, Hotjar, etc.).

Cookies Used by Merit Travel

The following types of cookies are used on the Merit Travel website:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the functioning of the website. Without these, core functionalities cannot be provided.

• Analytical Cookies: Help us improve service quality by analyzing site traffic and user behavior.

• Functional Cookies: Customize the website by remembering user preferences, such as language selection.

• Advertising/Commercial Cookies: Enable the display of advertisements based on your interests.

Third-Party Services Used

Cookies from platforms such as Google Analytics, Facebook, Insider, Hotjar, Criteo, and similar services are used on our website. These cookies are placed for the purposes of in-site analytics, user behavior tracking, and ad personalization.

How Can You Manage Your Cookie Preferences?

You can change your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings. You can disable or delete certain cookies. Cookie settings vary by browser. The following links may help you adjust settings based on your browser:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/tr/kb/cerezleri-silme-web-sitelerinin-bilgilerini-kaldirma

• Safari: https://support.apple.com/tr-tr/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

• Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/tr-tr/windows/microsoft-edge-de-tan%C4%B1mlama-bilgilerini-y%C3%B6netme-g%C3%B6r%C3%BCnt%C3%BCleme-izin-verme-engelleme-silme-ve-kullanma-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d

• Yandex: https://yandex.com.tr/support/browser/tr/personal-data-protection/cookies.html

Your Rights Regarding Personal Data

Under KVKK, you have the following rights:

• To learn whether your personal data is being processed,

• To request information if it has been processed,

• To learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used appropriately,

• To know the third parties to whom data is transferred domestically or abroad,

• To request correction of incomplete or incorrect data,

• To request deletion or destruction of personal data if processing reasons are no longer valid,

• To object to any negative outcome resulting from automated analysis,

You may submit your requests regarding these rights to Merit Travel in accordance with the procedures specified in KVKK. Your requests will be processed free of charge and finalized within 30 days at the latest, depending on their nature. However, if the process incurs a cost, a fee may be charged based on the tariff determined by the Personal Data Protection Board.