GEOPARK Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy (hereinafter referred to as the Policy) pertains to the internet site operated by Jeopark Municipalities Union (the Union); it contains explanations regarding the Union's use of cookies. By accepting the information regarding the cookie policy in the "banner" or "pop-up" that appears when using our site, you consent to the processing and use of cookies as specified in this Policy.
Who Sends Cookies and How?
Cookies are sent by the Union and/or, if the visited page provides certain content such as videos or photos, by third parties through communication established between your device's browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Safari, etc.) and the servers of the organization mentioned above during your navigation.
Purposes of Using Cookies
 Cookies are used for various purposes. For example, cookies are mainly used for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring the proper functioning of the website (e.g., placing content such as text, photos, links in the appropriate places on the site)
  • Providing a more personalized and engaging experience for visitors (e.g., offering services tailored to your preferences)
  • Improving and optimizing the website (e.g., fixing or improving pages with errors or undesirable features) and
  • Recording site navigation activities related to public safety
Types of Cookies Used
  • Session Cookies  Temporary cookies stored on your devices until you leave the website.
  • Persistent Cookies  Persistent cookies are stored on your device's hard drive for varying periods, ranging from a few days to several years.
  • Necessary Cookies    These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and for users to benefit from the services and navigation features offered on the site. For example, social media sharing cookies sent to your device by social media networks, even though not sent by us, are necessary cookies that allow you to share interesting news on our site or access our accounts on the relevant platforms.
  • Functional and Analytical Cookies   Used to remember your preferences, enable the effective use of the website, and optimize the site to respond to user requests. These cookies may inherently contain personal information. For example, cookies that record your language preferences on our site are functional cookies.
How is the information obtained from your device used?
Additionally, we use the usage data of clicking frequency during your visits to the content in articles, news, and other tabs on our website, making them anonymous for statistical purposes. You are not required to accept cookies to use our website, but in that case, the quality of your user experience may decrease. You can delete or block cookies, but our website may not function properly in such cases. We do not use the data collected through cookies to identify you. Cookies are not used for purposes other than those specified in this Policy and are not processed contrary to data protection regulations.   How Can You Prevent the Use of Cookies?
While the use of cookies contributes to the better service of the website, you can prevent the use of cookies if you wish. However, please note that in this case, the site may not fully function, and you may not benefit from all its features. To prevent the use of cookies, you need to change the settings of your internet browser. These changes vary depending on the device and internet browser you are using. Below are instructions on how to prevent the use of cookies through different internet browsers:
  • Internet Explorer
  1. Open the desktop and touch or click on the Internet Explorer icon on the taskbar. 2. Touch or click the Tools button and select Internet options. 3. Touch or click the Privacy tab, then move the slider up under Settings to block all cookies, and touch or click OK.
  • Microsoft Edge
  1. Click on the three-dot icon in the upper right corner of your Microsoft Edge browser and go to Settings. 2. After selecting Clear Items to Be Cleared from the new window, choose the sections you want to clear. 3. There are many sections here. You can start the cleaning process by selecting the ones you want.
  • Google Chrome
  1. Open Chrome on your computer. 2. Click on More Settings in the top right. 3. Click on Advanced at the bottom. 4. Under "Privacy and security," click on Content settings. 5. Click on Cookies. 6. Look for the name of the website under "All cookies and site data." 7. Click on the Remove icon to the right of the site.
  • Mozilla Firefox
  1. Click on the Firefox Menu button and choose Options. 2. Select the Privacy & Security panel and go to the History section. 3. Change Firefox's setting to use custom settings for history. 4. Click on the Show Cookies... button. The Cookies window will appear. 5. In the Search: field, type the name of the site whose cookies you want to delete. Matching cookies will be displayed. 6. Select the cookie(s) you want to delete and click the Remove Selected button. 7. Close the Cookies window by clicking the Close button. Then close the about:preferences page.
  • Safari
  1. Select Safari > Preferences. 2. Click on the Privacy tab. 3. Click on Website Data. 4. Choose one or more websites and then click Remove or Remove All. You can also delete all cookies left by visited websites through third-party software.
 
  • Opera
  1. Go to the "Preferences" section of your browser.
  2. Select the "Advanced" section. You can make adjustments to cookies from the Cookies section.