Cookie Policy
Information about the cookies and similar technologies used on the Bahçeşehir University website.
Last updated: 25 August 2026
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. Cookies can enable core site functions, remember choices, measure site use, and support advertising. Pixel tags, local storage, and similar identifiers may perform comparable functions and are covered by this policy.
2. Cookies and similar technologies we use
| Category / examples | Purpose | Provider | Typical retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary Application session cookie, XSRF-TOKEN, bau_cookie_consent |
Maintain the session, remember the selected language and cookie preferences, secure forms, and protect requests against forgery. The site may not work correctly if these cookies are blocked. | Bahçeşehir University (first party) | Session, approximately 120 minutes, or 1 year for the cookie preference |
| Analytics _ga, _ga_<container-id> and legacy Google Analytics identifiers |
Measure visits, sessions, and interactions so that site performance and content can be improved. | Google Analytics | Up to 2 years by default; browser and service settings may shorten this period |
| Advertising and measurement Google Ads identifiers such as _gcl_*; Meta Pixel identifiers such as _fbp |
Measure campaign performance, attribute conversions, control advertising, and—depending on your provider settings—personalise advertising. | Google and Meta | Usually up to 90 days; provider settings may vary |
| Embedded services YouTube and Google reCAPTCHA cookies/identifiers |
Play embedded videos and protect forms from spam, fraud, and abuse. These technologies are loaded only on pages containing the relevant service. | Google / YouTube | From the browsing session up to 13 months, depending on the identifier |
Cookie names and retention periods can change when browsers, the website, or third-party services are updated. Your browser may also shorten the stated periods.
3. Legal grounds and data transfers
Strictly necessary cookies are used to provide the online service you request and to ensure site security. Where required by applicable law, analytics, advertising, and other non-essential technologies are used on the basis of your consent. Third-party services may process data on servers outside Türkiye under their own privacy terms and applicable transfer safeguards.
4. How to manage cookies
You can accept, reject, or customise optional cookies through the cookie panel shown on your first visit. You can change your selection at any time through the link in the footer. You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent some forms, language preferences, or site features from working correctly.
For details about third-party technologies, see Google’s cookie information, Google Analytics cookie usage, and Meta’s Cookie Policy.
5. Your rights and contact
You may contact Bahçeşehir University regarding this policy or your personal data rights through our contact page. Requests are evaluated under applicable data protection legislation.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when the website, the technologies we use, or legal requirements change. The current version and its update date will always be published on this page.
