1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies enable websites to work more efficiently and provide valuable information to site owners to improve user experience.
Cookies help the website remember your preferences, store session information, and analyze site usage. They do not personally identify you but can recognize your browser.
As Proequipmentsupplies, we use cookies on our website to improve user experience, analyze site performance, and provide better service.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to perform its basic functions and cannot be disabled. They are typically only set when you make a service request, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
Purpose: Site navigation, security, session management
Duration: Session-based or 24 hours
Examples: cookieConsent, sessionID, securityToken
2.2. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website. They collect anonymous data such as which pages are visited most often and whether error messages are received. This information is used to improve site performance.
Purpose: Analyzing site usage, performance measurement
Duration: 1 year
Examples: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid)
2.3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable advanced features and personalization of the website. They remember your language preference, region, or other customizations. They also help provide special services such as videos or live chat.
Purpose: Remembering user preferences, personalization
Duration: 1 year
Examples: languagePreference, userSettings
2.4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to show ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit how many times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They are typically placed by advertising networks with your permission.
Purpose: Targeted advertising, marketing analysis
Duration: 1-2 years
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads cookies
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on our website for the following purposes:
3.1. Basic Site Functionality
- Session management and security
- Remembering form data
- Storing preferences (language, theme, etc.)
- Saving cookie consent preferences
3.2. Performance and Analytics
- Understanding visitor numbers and behaviors
- Identifying most popular pages
- Learning how users find the site
- Detecting and fixing site errors
- Collecting data to improve user experience
3.3. Personalization
- Customizing content according to your interests
- Remembering pages you've previously visited
- Providing personalized recommendations
- Optimizing user experience
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use cookies from the following third-party services on our website:
4.1. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. This service collects anonymous user data and generates reports on site usage. Data collected by Google Analytics is subject to Google's privacy policy.
4.2. Social Media Plugins
Our website may contain social media sharing buttons. These buttons may use cookies from the respective social media platforms. Each platform has its own privacy policy:
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies are divided into two categories in terms of duration:
5.1. Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They are used to carry information between pages while navigating the website. For example, they preserve your form data between pages.
5.2. Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device even after you close your browser and are stored until a specific expiration date or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and recognize you on return visits.
Note: The maximum duration of our persistent cookies is 2 years. Most cookies last 1 year or less.
6. Specific Cookies We Use
Main cookies currently used on our website:
| Cookie Name |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
| cookieConsent |
Essential |
Stores cookie consent status |
1 year |
| _ga |
Analytics |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
2 years |
| _gid |
Analytics |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
24 hours |
| _gat |
Analytics |
Google Analytics - limits request rate |
1 minute |
7. How to Control Cookies
Various methods are available to control cookie usage:
7.1. Browser Settings
Most web browsers offer options to accept, reject, or delete cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences from your browser's settings menu:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search and services > Cookies
7.2. Cookie Management Tools
Some organizations offer tools to help you manage cookies across multiple websites:
- Your Online Choices - www.youronlinechoices.com
- Network Advertising Initiative - www.networkadvertising.org
7.3. Disabling Google Analytics
You can install a browser add-on to prevent Google Analytics from tracking you: Google Analytics Opt-out
8. Effects of Rejecting Cookies
You can choose to disable cookies, but in this case:
- Some features of the website may not work properly
- Your preferences may not be remembered
- You may not be able to access some pages
- A personalized experience may not be provided
- You may experience issues with form submissions
Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using the basic functions of the website.
9. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals as no universal standard has been established yet. However, you can control your cookie preferences through the methods described above.
10. Mobile Devices and Applications
When you visit our website from your mobile device, we may use device identifiers and similar technologies. You can manage your cookie preferences from your mobile browser settings.
If we develop a mobile application in the future, a separate cookie policy will be published for these applications.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. Cookie usage is not intended for individuals under 18. Parents and guardians should supervise their children's internet usage.
12. Data Security
To ensure the security of data collected through cookies, we:
- Use SSL encryption
- Store data on secure servers
- Conduct regular security audits
- Implement access controls
- Train our employees on data security
13. Policy Updates
We regularly review and update this Cookie Policy. Changes:
- Are published on the website
- The "Last updated" date is changed
- Notifications are made for significant changes
You can stay informed by regularly checking this page.
14. GDPR and Legal Compliance
Our cookie usage complies with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK Law No. 6698) and relevant legislation. Personal data collected through cookies:
- Are processed lawfully and fairly
- Are kept accurate and up-to-date when necessary
- Are processed for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes
- Are processed in a limited and proportionate manner related to their purpose
- Are retained for the period required by relevant legislation or necessary for the purpose of processing
15. Questions and Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or requests about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +903124363855
Address: Barbaros, Esat Cd. No:110, 06640 Çankaya/Ankara
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
16. Consent and Acceptance
By using our website and clicking the "Accept" button in the cookie notification, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
If you choose to reject cookies, cookies other than essential cookies will not be used. You can change your preferences at any time from your browser settings.
For more information about cookie usage, you can visit our Privacy Policy page.