What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files saved to your browser when you visit our website. These files are used to ensure our website functions correctly, improve user experience, remember your preferences, and collect site usage statistics.

Cookies are not malicious software and do not harm your computer. They do not directly access your personal data; however, some cookies may qualify as personal data by recording your behavior or preferences within the site.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Session management: Maintains your login status and ensures your session persists across page transitions
• Shopping cart: Stores products you add to your cart
• Security: Used to ensure site security and prevent fraudulent transactions
• Cookie preferences: Remembers your cookie consent preferences

• Google Analytics: Page views, session duration, traffic source, and general usage statistics
• Shopify Analytics: Store performance, conversion rates, and visitor behavior

• Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel: To measure the effectiveness of social media ads and deliver targeted advertising
• Google Ads: To monitor the performance of search engine and display ads and for retargeting
• TikTok Pixel: To measure the effectiveness of TikTok ad campaigns

• Language and region: Remembers Turkish/English preference and market selection
• Currency: Stores TRY, EUR, or USD preference
• Recently viewed products: To personalize the shopping experience

Third-Party Cookies

Cookies from the following third-party service providers may be used on our website:

• Shopify: E-commerce infrastructure, session management, and store functions
• Google (Analytics, Ads): Site analysis and advertising services
• Meta (Facebook, Instagram): Social media integration and ad tracking
• iyzico: Secure payment processing

The use of cookies by these third parties is subject to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the relevant services. Basics & More does not have direct control over the content and use of third-party cookies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, a cookie notice will be displayed to allow you to set your cookie preferences. Through this notice, you can select which cookie categories you consent to.

Browser settings: You can also manage all cookies through your browser's settings. Each browser's cookie settings are located in different menus:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data

You can disable all cookies except strictly necessary ones. However, disabling some cookies may cause some features of our website to not function properly (e.g., your language preference not being remembered or your shopping cart being reset).

Cookie Lifespans

Cookies are divided into two categories based on their storage duration:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Used for functions such as session management and shopping cart information.
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain stored in your browser for a defined period or until you manually delete them. Used for purposes such as language preference, login information, and analytical data. The maximum storage period for our persistent cookies is 2 years.

Legal Basis

Our cookie usage is carried out in accordance with the following legal regulations:

• KVKK No. 6698: Obtaining explicit consent for cookies that qualify as personal data
• Electronic Communication Law No. 5809: Notification and consent for storing information on electronic communication devices
• GDPR (Articles 6 and 7): Consent for data processing for EU citizens
• ePrivacy Directive: Prior information and consent for cookie usage in the EU

Strictly necessary cookies are used within the scope of legitimate interest or the performance of a contract and do not require additional consent. Analytical, marketing, and preference cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.

Policy Changes

We may update this cookie policy from time to time due to changes in the types of cookies used or legal regulations. Changes will be published on this page. Important changes will be notified via our website.