Cookie Policy

Summary

This Cookie Policy provides a comprehensive overview of all cookies used on your website, ranging from strictly necessary cookies (e.g., Shopify session management, security) to advertising and analytics cookies (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity). For each cookie, we specify the provider, purpose, duration, and category. Users also receive clear instructions on how to manage their cookie preferences, ensuring full compliance with both Turkish KVKK and European GDPR regulations.

1. What Is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small text file that a website sends to your browser and stores on your device when you visit. Cookies are primarily used for:

  • Strictly Necessary: Ensuring basic site functionality and security (e.g., session management).

  • Performance & Analytics: Measuring visitor behavior and improving site performance.

  • Functional: Remembering personalization settings (e.g., language, theme).

  • Advertising & Marketing: Delivering interest-based ads and tracking conversions.

2. Types of Cookies and Providers

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly:

  • Shopify_Session

    • Provider: Shopify

    • Purpose: Manages user sessions and preserves shopping cart contents

    • Duration: Until browser is closed

    • Category: Strictly Necessary

  • _secure_session_id

    • Provider: Klaviyo (via Shopify app)

    • Purpose: Securely tracks user session

    • Duration: 2 years

    • Category: Strictly Necessary

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site and improve performance:

  • _ga, _gid, _gat

    • Provider: Google Analytics

    • Purpose: Measures metrics such as number of visitors and time on site

    • Duration: _ga: 2 years; _gid: 24 hours; _gat: 1 minute

    • Category: Analytics

  • clck, _clsk

    • Provider: Microsoft Clarity

    • Purpose: Records heatmaps and user sessions

    • Duration: 1 year

    • Category: Analytics

  • vitals_session

    • Provider: Vitals App (Shopify)

    • Purpose: Monitors site speed and performance

    • Duration: Until browser is closed

    • Category: Analytics

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • _shopify_lang, _shopify_uniq

    • Provider: Shopify

    • Purpose: Stores language preference and theme choice

    • Duration: 1 year

    • Category: Functional

  • _kla_id, klaviyo

    • Provider: Klaviyo

    • Purpose: Remembers email subscription preferences and form entries

    • Duration: 2 years

    • Category: Functional

2.4 Advertising & Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used for targeted advertising and conversion tracking:

  • _fbp, fr

    • Provider: Meta Pixel & Meta Ads

    • Purpose: Tracks Facebook/Instagram ad performance and conversions

    • Duration: 3 months

    • Category: Advertising

  • _gcl_au

    • Provider: Google Ads

    • Purpose: Measures effectiveness of Google ad campaigns

    • Duration: 3 months

    • Category: Advertising

  • yt-player-*, GPS

    • Provider: YouTube (Google)

    • Purpose: Tracks video viewing statistics

    • Duration: 2 years

    • Category: Advertising

  • tt_web_id, ttwid

    • Provider: TikTok

    • Purpose: Tracks video views and ad targeting

    • Duration: 1 year

    • Category: Advertising

  • datr, dpr, fr

    • Provider: Facebook (standard Instagram integration)

    • Purpose: Enables social media integration and personalization

    • Duration: 2 years

    • Category: Advertising

3. Cookie List (Summary Table)

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration Category
Shopify_Session Shopify Session management Until browser closed Strictly Necessary
_secure_session_id Klaviyo Secure session tracking 2 years Strictly Necessary
_ga, _gid, _gat Google Analytics Visitor metrics 2 years/24 h/1 min Analytics
clck, _clsk Microsoft Clarity Heatmaps & session recordings 1 year Analytics
vitals_session Vitals App Site speed & performance monitoring Until browser closed Analytics
_shopify_lang, _shopify_uniq Shopify Language & theme preferences 1 year Functional
_kla_id, klaviyo Klaviyo Subscription & form preferences 2 years Functional
_fbp, fr Meta Pixel & Meta Ads Facebook/Instagram ad tracking 3 months Advertising
_gcl_au Google Ads Google ad campaign tracking 3 months Advertising
yt-player-*, GPS YouTube Video viewing statistics 2 years Advertising
tt_web_id, ttwid TikTok Video views & ad targeting 1 year Advertising
datr, dpr, fr Facebook/Instagram Social integration & personalization 2 years Advertising

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: info@eklaris.com
Address: ZAFER MAH. ZAFER CAD. NO: 60 MERKEZEFENDİ/ DENİZLİ
Phone: +90 537 646 56 10

This Cookie Policy was last updated on April 28, 2025 and covers all cookies currently in use.