ARABIAN TOURISM FORUM

COOKIE POLICY

As “GMT FUARCILIK LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ” (GMT FAIR), we use certain technologies such as cookies, pixels, and GIFs (“cookies”) to improve your experience during your visits to our websites. The use of these technologies is carried out in compliance with the applicable legislation, primarily the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (“KVK Law”).

The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to inform you about the processing of personal data obtained through the use of cookies during the operation of the “GMT FAIR” website (“Site”) managed by us, in relation to Site users/members/visitors (“Data Subjects”). In this Cookie Policy, we aim to explain which types of cookies we use on our Site, for what purposes, and how you can control these cookies.

As GMT FAIR, we may stop using the cookies used on our Site, change their types or functions, or add new cookies to our Site. Therefore, we reserve the right to amend the provisions of this Cookie Policy at any time. Any changes made to the current Cookie Policy shall enter into force upon being published on the Site or any other public platform. You can find the date of the latest update at the end of this Cookie Policy.

For more detailed information about the processing of your personal data by GMT FAIR, we recommend that you read the GMT FAIR Personal Data Protection and Processing Policy.

  1. What Is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small text file that is saved on your computer or mobile device via your browser when you visit a website. Cookies enable a website to operate more efficiently and allow personalized pages to be offered, providing a faster and more suitable browsing experience tailored to your personal needs. Cookies only contain information about your browsing history on the internet and do not collect any information about files stored on your computer or mobile device.

  1. Types of Cookies

Cookies created by the website you visit and that can only be read by that website are first-party cookies. Content provided on the visited website may also be delivered through domain names other than the one in the access address (for example, content hosted on a video platform being displayed via a social media site); in this case, each domain may create its own unique third-party cookies.

  1. For What Purposes Are Cookies Used?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To remember your navigation and usage preferences during your visit to our website (e.g., display language), to facilitate the use of our website, and to customize it according to your preferences
  • To ensure that various features and functions of our website work properly (e.g., keeping your session open, loading dynamic content)
  • To collect non-personal, general information such as the most clicked links, most visited pages, and the number of displayed error messages regarding how visitors use our website, and to analyze this information in order to fix faulty pages, improve our website, and remove or enhance less preferred pages

The data collected through cookies are not used for identifying your identity, creating personal profiles or targeting, or tracking your internet activities outside our website. Cookies are not used for purposes other than those stated in this Policy, and all related processes are carried out in compliance with data protection legislation. For more detailed information about the processing of your personal data by us, please read the Privacy Notice.

  1. Types of Cookies

Cookie Type

Description

Session Cookies

Session cookies are valid during your use of the website and remain valid until the web browser is closed.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies are stored in your browser and remain valid until deleted by you or until their expiration date.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Cookies that are mandatory for the proper functioning of the website and for you to benefit from its features and services.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to offer enhanced functionality and personalization.

Marketing Cookies

Used by our advertising partners to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to offer richer functionality and personalization. They may be placed by our company or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. These cookies aim to provide you with a more personalized experience based on your previous visits and selections on our Site. If you do not allow these cookies, some services—possibly all—may not function properly.

If you consent to the use of functional cookies, your personal data will be processed in accordance with the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data and the GMT FAIR Personal Data Protection and Processing Policy.

Cookie Name

Purpose of Use

Retention Period

_ga

Google Analytics analysis cookie

2 years

_gat

Reduces request rate

1 minute

_gid

Visitor usage statistics

24 hours

JSESSIONID

Identifies session key

30 minutes

YSC

Prevents spam and abuse

6 months

VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE

Stores YouTube preferences

6–13 months

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be placed on our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used and shared by these companies to create a profile of your interests and to show you relevant advertisements on other websites.

Cookie Name

Purpose of Use

Retention Period

NID

Advertising and remarketing settings

6 months

  1. Management of Cookies

Web browsers generally accept cookies automatically. The use of cookies is not mandatory to use our website; however, disabling cookies may reduce the user experience.

  1. How Can You Prevent the Use of Cookies?

You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. For example:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Site Settings → Cookies
  • Internet Explorer: Settings → Internet Options → Privacy
  1. More Information About Cookies and Our Cookie Policy

For detailed information about cookies, you can visit www.aboutcookies.org.

Contact:

  • Address: Çağlayan Mah. 2039/1 St. Bal Plaza Floor: 5 No: 11 Muratpaşa / Antalya
  • E-mail: muhasebe@gm-center.com