Cookie Policy
This policy explains cookies and similar technologies used on the cayra.io website.
Last Update: November 30, 2025
Legal Basis: KVKK & GDPR
Table of Contents
🍪 ABOUT COOKIES
What are cookies? Cookies are small text files stored in your browser by websites.
Cayra uses minimal, transparent and legal cookies.
1. ESSENTIAL COOKIES (Required for Service Operation)
For basic website browsing, Cayra does not set any first‑party HTTP cookies. Some strictly necessary technologies may be used when you access authenticated areas (e.g., dashboard) or when third‑party content (like videos) is loaded.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type | HttpOnly | Secure | SameSite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (none set by Cayra for public pages) | Public website pages work without first‑party cookies | - | - | - | - | - |
Why mandatory?
- • If you access authenticated areas (dashboard), our auth provider may set necessary session cookies
- • If you load third‑party content (e.g., embedded video), the provider may use necessary cookies/identifiers to deliver the content securely
2. OPTIONAL COOKIES (Consent Required)
Explicit consent is required for analytics cookies. Preferences that only affect how the site looks/behaves are stored as local storage in your browser.
A. Preference Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Consent | Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| localStorage: cayra-language | Remember your language selection | Until you delete it | Not required (preference) | Browser settings / clear site data |
| localStorage: darkMode | Remember dark/light mode | Until you delete it | Not required (preference) | Browser settings / clear site data |
| localStorage: cayra_cookie_preferences | Store your cookie choices (analytics on/off) | Until you delete it | Required for analytics choice storage | Cookie settings panel / clear site data |
Legal Basis: KVKK & GDPR (preferences; analytics choice)
B. Anonymous Analytics Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Data | Consent | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Pseudonymous analytics identifiers and usage metrics | ✅ Required | |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Pseudonymous session identifier | ✅ Required |
What is Collected:
Collected:
- ✅ How many people visited
- ✅ How long stayed on page
- ✅ Which pages were visited
Not Collected:
- ❌ Name, surname, email, password NEVER
Legal Basis: KVKK Art. 8/4 (Explicit Consent)
3. CONSENT MECHANISM (KVKK COMPLIANT)
3.1 First Visit
On first site visit, cookie notification banner is shown:
🍪 COOKIE NOTIFICATION
- ☐ Preference Cookies
- ☐ Analytics (Google)
Important: Those who do not give consent can also use the site.
3.2 Consent Withdrawal
From the Cookie Settings panel on the website:
- ✅ Easy disable with on/off switch
- ✅ Immediately effective for future analytics collection
- ✅ You can also clear browser site data
4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
A. Google Analytics
Purpose: Anonymous usage statistics
Collected: Visitor count, page duration, device type
Not Collected: Name, surname, email, credit card
Privacy Policy☐ Analytics cookies
B. Cloudflare Stream (Embedded Video)
Purpose: Video playback and fraud prevention
Collected: Technical identifiers required to deliver the video stream
Privacy PolicyOnly when video content is loaded
5. COOKIE MANAGEMENT INTERFACE
You can manage analytics consent from the Cookie Settings panel on the website:
COOKIE PREFERENCES
🔓 ESSENTIAL COOKIES (Cannot be disabled)
- ☑ (none for public pages)
🔧 PREFERENCE COOKIES
- ☐ Remember Language (language)
- ☐ Remember Theme (theme)
- ☐ Accessibility (accessibility)
📊 ANALYTICS COOKIES
- ☐ Google Analytics
- (Pseudonymous usage statistics)
6. CONSENT DOCUMENTATION (KVKK Art. 8/3)
Information stored in your browser when you make a choice:
- ✅ Date and time (timestamp)
- ✅ Your selections (analytics on/off)
- ✅ Browser information (User-Agent)
Retention Period: Retention: Stored locally until you clear site data
7. COOKIE DELETION
7.1 Automatic Deletion
- Analytics cookies: Expire automatically based on Google Analytics settings
- Local storage preferences: Remain until you clear them
- Optional: You can click "Clear All" in cookie settings
7.2 Manual Deletion
Clearing cookies from your browser:
Chrome:
- • 1. Settings > Privacy and Security > Browsing Data
- • 2. Select "Cookies and other site data"
- • 3. "Clear All"
Firefox:
- • 1. Settings > Privacy > Cookies and Site Data
- • 2. "Clear Data"
Safari:
- • 1. Menu > Preferences > Privacy
- • 2. "Manage Cookies"
8. CONSENT WITHDRAWAL (GDPR Art. 7/3)
Right: You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Two Ways:
Way 1: Via Cookie Settings (Easy)
- • 1. Open Cookie Settings
- • 2. Turn Analytics OFF
- • 3. Effective for future analytics storage
Way 2: Via Email
- • 1. Email: privacy@cayra.io
- • 2. Subject: "Cookie Consent Cancellation"
- • 3. We will respond within a reasonable time
9. LIFECYCLE
| Event | Cookie | Creation | Update | Deletion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change preference | localStorage: cayra-language / darkMode | ✅ | ✅ | When user clears site data |
| Accept analytics | _ga / _ga_* / _gid | ✅ | ✅ | Automatic expiry or user clears cookies |
10. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Do your cookies contain personal data?
Cayra does not set first‑party cookies for public pages. Google Analytics cookies are pseudonymous identifiers. If you sign in to authenticated areas, the auth provider may set session cookies.
Can I withdraw my consent after giving it?
Yes. You can change your choice any time from the Cookie Settings panel, and you can clear cookies/site data from your browser.
Does Google Analytics store my IP?
We configure Google Analytics with IP anonymization. Google may still receive truncated IP for geolocation/anti-abuse depending on their processing.
11. LEGAL BASIS
| Cookie Type | KVKK | GDPR |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Art. 5/2-c (Contract) | Art. 6(1)(b) |
| Optional Cookies | Art. 8 (Explicit Consent) | Art. 7(1) |
| Withdrawal | Art. 8/2 | Art. 7(3) |
| Consent Documentation | Art. 8/3 | Art. 7(1) |
12. CONTACT
About Cookies
hello@cayra.io
Privacy Questions
privacy@cayra.io
Consent Cancellation
Cookie Settings panel (easy) or privacy@cayra.io