Cookies Policy
Last updated: May 4, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Aksoy Capital ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on aksoycapital.com (the "Service"). By using the Service, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
For information about how we handle personal data more broadly, see our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
We also use similar technologies including:
- Local Storage — for client-side state (consent preferences, watchlist drafts)
- Session Storage — for ephemeral session data
- Web Beacons / Pixels — only used in opt-in analytics
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary (no consent required)
These cookies are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|--------|---------|----------|
| aksoy_session | Authentication session | Session |
| aksoy_csrf | CSRF token (security) | Session |
| klaro_consent | Cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| xsrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
3.2 Analytics (opt-in via consent banner)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|--------|----------|---------|----------|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Aggregate traffic stats | 2 years |
| _clck, _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | UX heatmaps + session replay | 1 year |
These are loaded only after you grant consent via our cookie banner.
3.3 Functional (opt-in)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|--------|---------|----------|
| aksoy_theme | Dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| aksoy_locale | Language preference | 1 year |
| aksoy_tz | Time zone preference | 1 year |
3.4 Marketing
We do not currently use marketing/advertising cookies. If we add them in the future, this policy will be updated and consent will be requested.
4. Third-Party Cookies
When you grant analytics consent, the following third parties may set cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC) — Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Clarity (Microsoft Corp.) — Privacy Statement
YouTube embeds (when you watch a video) may set cookies via youtube-nocookie.com mode.
5. Your Choices
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit aksoycapital.com, a banner appears allowing you to:
- Accept All — enable all cookie categories
- Decline All — only strictly-necessary cookies
- Customize — granular per-category control
You can change your choices at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the page footer.
5.2 Browser Controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies via Settings. Note that blocking strictly-necessary cookies will break the Service.
5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)
We honor the DNT browser signal. When DNT is enabled, analytics cookies are not loaded regardless of banner state.
5.4 Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We honor the GPC signal as an opt-out of any sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell or share, but the signal is respected as a precaution).
6. GDPR / CCPA / LGPD Notice
Under GDPR (EU/EEA), CCPA (California), and LGPD (Brazil) you have the right to:
- Know what cookies we use
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request deletion of associated data (see Privacy Policy §10)
EU/EEA visitors are presented with an explicit opt-in banner. Non-essential cookies are not set until consent is granted.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy. The "Last updated" date will reflect the latest version. Material changes will trigger a re-consent prompt.
8. Contact
For cookie-related questions: aksoysanat@gmail.com