Effective date: 26.09.2026
This policy explains which cookies we use on ankasmart.com, why, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files saved in your browser when you visit a website.
2. Managing your preferences
On your first visit, the banner lets you choose Accept all, Necessary only or Manage preferences . Until you give consent, only necessary cookies are used. You can change your choice at any time with the Cookie preferences link at the bottom of each page. You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings, but blocking necessary cookies may break the cart and checkout.
3. Cookies we use
Necessary (no consent required)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ak_consent | Remembers your cookie choice | 6 months |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Remembers your cart | 2 days |
| woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart | Detects changes to your cart | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_* | Keeps you signed in to your account | Session / 14 days |
| trp_language | Remembers your language (Turkish/English) | 30 days |
| wcml_client_currency | Remembers your currency | Session |
Analytics (with your consent)
| Cookie | Provider and purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics: visitor numbers and page usage statistics | 2 years |
Marketing (with your consent)
| Cookie | Provider and purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au, _gcl_aw | Google Ads: measures which ad clicks lead to orders | 90 days |
| sbjs_* | WooCommerce: records where an order came from (ads, search, social media) | Session / 6 months |
Cookies used on PayTR pages during payment are governed by PayTR's own policies.
YouTube videos load only when you press play, via the cookieless youtube-nocookie.com player.
4. Google Consent Mode
Until you consent, Google tags run in "denied" mode: they set no cookies and send only cookieless, anonymous pings. When you consent, the relevant categories are enabled.
5. Personal data
For details on personal data processed through cookies, see the Personal Data Protection Notice (KVKK).
