Cookie Policy

Elonky (“Elonky”, “Platform”, “we”) uses cookies and similar technologies to provide our users with a better, faster, and safer experience. This Cookie Policy explains in detail the types of cookies used within the scope of the www.elonky.com website and other digital services (“Services”) offered by Elonky, their purposes of use, retention periods, and users' control rights over these technologies.

Elonky operates as a global e-commerce platform and is committed to acting in accordance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) in force in Turkey, and other relevant data protection regulations regarding the use of cookies.

By using the Platform, you are deemed to have accepted the use of cookies specified in this Cookie Policy. However, users have the right to manage and change their cookie preferences at any time.

1. What is a Cookie?

Cookies are small text files saved to your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) through your browser when you visit a website. These files allow the website to recognize you, remember your preferences, and provide the site more efficiently.

Cookies do not usually contain information that directly identifies a user; however, in some cases, when combined with other data, they can be considered personal data.

Thanks to cookies, it becomes possible, for example, to remember a user's session when they log back into the site, preserve the items in their cart, or save language preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

While providing its services, Elonky uses various types of cookies that serve different purposes.

2.1 Strictly Necessary (Mandatory) Cookies

These cookies are mandatory for the platform to perform its basic functions. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. Cookies used in this context are used for the purposes of:

  • managing user sessions
  • ensuring secure login operations
  • executing payment and order processes
  • performing fraud and security checks

Because these cookies are necessary for the system to work, they cannot be disabled by users.

2.2 Performance and Analytical Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users use the platform. In this way, site performance is analyzed and improved. Through these cookies, information such as:

  • pages visited
  • time spent on pages
  • error and performance data
  • user interactions

is collected anonymously. This data is used to make the platform faster, more stable, and more user-friendly.

2.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies provide a more personalized experience by remembering user preferences. Thanks to these cookies:

  • language selection
  • region preferences
  • user settings
  • login information

can be remembered. Disabling these cookies may result in some services functioning with limits.

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to present advertisements and content according to users' interests. In this context, the goals are:

  • analyzing user behaviors
  • showing interest-based advertisements
  • retargeting
  • measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

These cookies may also be placed by Elonky's business partners and advertising providers.

3. Purposes of Using Cookies

Elonky uses cookies for the following purposes:

Ensuring the secure and proper operation of the platform, managing user sessions, and preventing fraudulent activities are among the main purposes of cookie usage.

In addition, cookies are used to analyze users' behavior on the platform to develop services, improve the user experience, and provide faster services. Due to the marketplace structure, cookies may also be used to understand buyer and seller interactions, optimize order processes, and increase platform performance.

Furthermore, presenting content and advertisements suitable for users' interests, measuring the effectiveness of marketing activities, and showing more relevant offers to the user are also among the purposes of using cookies.

4. Third-Party Cookies

While providing its services, Elonky may also benefit from the cookies of third-party service providers. In this context:

  • analytics service providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • advertising and marketing platforms
  • social media integrations can be used.

These third parties may place their own cookies on the user's device and collect data through these cookies. Elonky has no direct control over such cookies, and the processing of relevant data is subject to the third parties' own privacy policies.

5. Retention Period of Cookies

Cookies are divided into different categories according to their duration of use.

Session cookies are automatically deleted when the user closes the browser and are only valid during the active session. Persistent cookies, on the other hand, are stored on the device for a certain period and ensure that the user is recognized when they visit the site again.

Elonky undertakes to store cookies only for as long as necessary and automatically delete expired cookies.

6. Managing Cookie Preferences

Users have control over cookies and can manage these cookies at any time.

Most internet browsers are set to automatically accept cookies. However, by changing the browser settings, users can:

  • reject cookies
  • delete existing cookies
  • block specific types of cookies

However, disabling cookies may cause some features of the platform to not work properly or adversely affect the user experience.

7. Cookie Usage for International Users

Since Elonky is a global platform, users in different countries may be subject to different data protection regulations.

Especially for users located in the European Union, the use of cookies may be subject to situations requiring explicit consent. In this context, Elonky obtains explicit consent for cookie usage from the user when necessary and provides the user with the opportunity to manage their preferences.

8. Relationship with the Privacy Policy

Some information obtained through cookies can be considered within the scope of personal data. For this reason, detailed data processing processes regarding the use of cookies are also explained under the Elonky Privacy Policy.

Users are recommended to review the Privacy Policy to learn more about how their personal data is processed.

9. Policy Changes

Elonky may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.

The changes made become effective from the date they are published on the platform. Users can be informed in the event of significant changes.

10. Contact Us

For any questions, opinions, or requests regarding the Cookie Policy, please see the “Contact” section of the Privacy Policy.