1. Technologies used
| Technology | Purpose | Type and duration |
|---|---|---|
| sima-color-theme | Remembers your light or dark appearance preference. | Browser local storage, until you clear it. |
| Cloudflare Turnstile | Protects contact and application forms from automated misuse and spam. | Essential security service; duration needed for the provider's security check. |
| Server security logs | Error detection, rate limiting, security and service continuity. | Not a cookie; limited technical security records. |
| Instagram feed | Displays recent public posts from Sima Otomotiv's account. | Not a cookie; content is retrieved on the server and served from the Sima Otomotiv domain. |
| Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*) | Measures page views and aggregated usage only after consent. | Optional analytics; first-party cookies that Google may retain for up to 2 years. |
2. Analytics and marketing
The Google tag may load with the page to apply your choice and allow installation verification. Analytics and advertising storage are denied before the tag runs. Until you consent, Analytics configuration is not activated, usage measurement does not start and analytics cookies are not created. Retrieving the tag file may transmit limited technical connection information to Google. After consent, only aggregated usage measurement starts. Advertising storage, advertising personalization and Google Signals remain disabled in all cases.
3. Turnstile, Instagram and external services
Cloudflare Turnstile on forms may process technical device and connection signals to distinguish genuine users from automated submissions. For details, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy. Opening external links subjects you to the relevant service's own cookie and privacy conditions.
The Instagram feed is refreshed on the server through the Meta API. The access token is not sent to visitors. Images are served through Sima Otomotiv's server without a direct browser-to-Meta connection. Clicking a post opens Instagram, where Meta's privacy conditions apply.
4. Managing your preferences
Your analytics choice is stored in your browser's local storage. On your first visit you can accept or reject analytics; rejection does not affect website use. You can later change your choice through Cookie preferences in the footer. Withdrawing consent deletes known Google Analytics cookies and stops new measurement.
You can also clear cookies and local storage in your browser settings. Blocking essential security technologies may prevent form submissions. The Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority publishes an official guide to cookie practices.
5. Contact
Send questions about this policy to info@simaotomotiv.com.