Cookies Policy.

1. What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small text file saved to your device through your browser when you visit a website. It allows your browser to remember its interaction with the site; cookies are used for purposes such as session information, language preference and analytics data.

At Hydroport we use cookies only as far as necessary. For cookies that require explicit consent, we obtain opt-in approval.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary

These cookies provide the basic functions of the site and cannot be switched off:

| Name | Purpose | Duration | | --- | --- | --- | | __Host-csrf | Protection against CSRF attacks | Session | | __Secure-session | Session management in the admin panel | 7 days | | cf_clearance | Cloudflare bot protection | 30 days |

These cookies cannot be opted out of — they are mandatory for site security. Legal basis: KVKK Art. 5/2-c (performance of a contract).

2.2 Analytics

These cookies measure site usage anonymously. They are not currently active; if they are enabled in the future, they will operate on the basis of explicit consent:

| Name | Purpose | Duration | | --- | --- | --- | | (planned) _va | Vercel Analytics page view statistics | 1 year | | (planned) _ph | PostHog behaviour analysis | 12 months |

Analytics cookies are activated with your explicit consent and you can switch them off at any time from the cookie preference centre.

2.3 Advertising

Hydroport does not use advertising cookies. No data is transferred to third-party advertising networks.

3. Third-Party Cookies

The following third-party services may set their own cookies:

• Cloudflare (cf_*) — bot protection, DDoS security. Cloudflare Cookie Policy
• Vercel — site hosting and performance. Vercel Privacy
• Google Maps (on the contact page) — Google cookies are loaded when the map is displayed. Google Privacy

4. Retention Periods

Cookie retention periods vary according to their function:

• Session cookies: deleted when the browser is closed
• Persistent cookies: stored for a maximum of 3 years
• Expired cookies: cleared automatically

You can delete cookies manually from your browser settings before they expire.

5. Cookie Management

5.1 Through the browser

Most browsers offer settings for controlling cookies:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Cookies
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

From your browser settings you can block cookies entirely, reject those from specific sites or delete existing cookies.

5.2 Cookie preference centre

When analytics cookies are active, a cookie preference centre opens in the bottom corner of our site. From this menu you can:

• View the strictly necessary cookies
• Switch analytics cookies on and off
• Withdraw your consent

Note: if you disable strictly necessary cookies, some functions of the site may become unavailable.

6. Rights of the Data Subject

Where your cookie data falls within the scope of personal data, the rights under Article 11 of the KVKK apply. For detailed information and applications, please visit the KVKK Clarification Text page.

7. Policy Updates

This cookie policy may be updated because of new services or changes in legislation. Significant changes are announced on the site.

8. Contact

For questions about our cookie policy:

• E-mail: kvkk@hydroport.com.tr
• Telephone: +90 262 502 06 13 · +90 538 983 1290