Last updated: 12 October 2026
This policy explains the cookies and browser storage used on this website, operated by TBM Matbaa Malzemeleri ve Kağıtçılık A.Ş. Details about personal data processed through these technologies are in our data protection notice.
1. What are cookies and browser storage?
Cookies are small text files the website you visit saves in your browser. Local storage and session storage are similar records kept in your browser and readable only by this website. Session storage is cleared when the browser tab closes; persistent records remain until you delete them or they expire.
2. Essential cookies and records
These are needed for the website to work and to remember your choices. They do not depend on consent, are used under KVKK Articles 5/2-c and 5/2-f, and are never used for advertising or profiling.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| tbm-consent | Local storage | Remembers your cookie choice (accept or decline). | Until you delete it |
| tbm-quote-list-v1 | Local storage | Keeps the products, options and quantities you add to the quote list in this browser. Sent to the server only when you submit the form. | Until you delete it or submit the quote |
| tbm_session | Cookie (HttpOnly) | Authenticates authorised users signed in to the administration panel only. Not set for visitors. | Up to 8 hours |
3. Analytics cookies (optional)
Google Analytics may be used to understand and improve how the website is used. These cookies load only if you give explicit consent with “Allow analytics” in the cookie notice (KVKK Article 5/1); the Google Analytics script does not run before permission. Your IP address is sent with anonymisation enabled.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Holds a random identifier that distinguishes visitors. | 2 years | |
| _ga_<id> | Keeps session state and page view count. | 2 years |
Analytics data may be processed on Google's servers abroad; transfers are made under the safeguards of KVKK Article 9. See the Google Privacy Policy for Google's data processing practices.
4. Marketing and advertising cookies
This website does not use advertising, retargeting or social media tracking cookies.
5. Third-party links
The Kağıtçınız online store, paper calculator, payment page, WhatsApp and Google Maps links open separate websites governed by their own cookie policies.
6. Changing your choice
- Use the “Cookie preferences” link in the footer to give or withdraw analytics consent at any time. Withdrawing consent deletes the Google Analytics cookies.
- You can delete or block cookies and site data in your browser settings. Blocking essential records may stop features such as the quote list from working.
7. Contact
Send requests about cookies and your personal data using the methods in our data protection notice.