Data Integrity,
Baked in.
At Bosphorus Data Collective, our analytics framework is built on the principle of minimal intervention. This Cookie Policy explains how we use persistent and session-based identifiers to sharpen our insights while respecting your digital boundaries.
Zero Tracking
We do not sell data to third-party brokers. Ever.
Active Controls
Granular settings for performance and functional preferences.
"Our collective believes that metrics should clarify, never compromise."
How we deploy small files for big insights.
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that helps our server distinguish your requests from others. Within the Bosphorus Data Collective ecosystem, we use these to maintain your session state and understand how you interact with our proprietary analytics framework.
Unlike invasive tracking mechanisms, our cookies focus on performance and usability. For instance, knowing which sections of our collective site are most visited allows us to allocate resources toward refining the content that delivers the most value to our partners in Istanbul and beyond.
Domain Specificity
All cookies issued by BosphorusDataCollective.digital are encrypted during transit. We differentiate between first-party (our own) and occasional trusted third-party cookies (e.g., video players or map embeds).
Functional Hierarchies
Different cookies serve different purposes in our technical stack.
Core Essentials
Necessary for the website to function. These handle security, load balancing, and your chosen privacy preferences. They cannot be disabled.
- CSRF Protection
- Session ID
Performance Metrics
Helps us measure the efficacy of our framework. We gather anonymous data to see which pages are lagging or most popular.
- Heatmap Analysis
- Bounce Rate Tracking
User Customization
Remembers your settings: preferred language, regional data formats, or the layout of your dashboard view.
- UI Persistence
- Regional Formatting
Your Digital Sovereignty
We believe control over your data should be accessible and technically transparent. You can manage cookies directly through your browser settings or our collective interface.
Browser-Level Blocking
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all provide tools to block trackers globally.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Our server respects DNT headers, reducing telemetry to strictly essential core logic.
Compliance Standards
Our analytics strategy adheres to KVKK and GDPR frameworks, ensuring that Istanbul 88 remains a hub of responsible innovation.
! Regulatory Disclosures & Lifespans
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _bdc_session | Essential session maintenance for the analytics framework dashboard. | Browser Session |
| _bdc_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences and UI layout choices. | 12 Months |
| _bdc_metrics | Aggregated, non-identifiable usage statistics for performance tuning. | 24 Hours |
Legal Consultation
Questions regarding our data retention or the specifics of our cookie usage in the Istanbul region can be directed to our compliance team. We update this policy periodically to reflect evolving local and international regulations.
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