Last Updated: June 8, 2026

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how MITRAS — Global Digital Organization ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on mitras.org. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive as implemented in national laws, GDPR, and KVKK requirements regarding electronic communications data.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember preferences, analyze usage, and support security. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3. Cookie Consent

When you first visit mitras.org, a cookie banner allows you to:

Your choice is stored in localStorage under the key mitras-cookie-consent with values all or essential. You may change your preference at any time by clearing site data in your browser or contacting privacy@mitras.org.

Under GDPR and ePrivacy rules, non-essential cookies are not placed until you provide consent via "Accept All." Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.

4. Cookie Inventory

Cookie / Storage Key Provider Category Purpose Duration Consent Required
mitras-cookie-consent MITRAS (localStorage) Strictly Necessary Stores your cookie consent preference (all / essential) Persistent until cleared No
mitras-cart MITRAS (localStorage) Strictly Necessary Maintains shopping cart state during browsing session Persistent until cleared No
PHPSESSID / session_id MITRAS Strictly Necessary Server session management and authentication Session No
__cf_bm Cloudflare Strictly Necessary Bot management and security protection 30 minutes No
cf_clearance Cloudflare Strictly Necessary Security challenge verification Up to 1 year No
_ga Google Analytics Analytics Distinguishes unique users for traffic analysis 2 years Yes
_ga_* Google Analytics Analytics Maintains session state for analytics collection 2 years Yes
_gid Google Analytics Analytics Distinguishes users for 24-hour period analysis 24 hours Yes
_gat Google Analytics Analytics Throttles request rate to limit data collection 1 minute Yes
stripe_mid / stripe_sid Stripe Strictly Necessary Fraud prevention during payment processing 1 year / 30 minutes No (payment security)
__stripe_mid Stripe Strictly Necessary Device identification for secure checkout 1 year No (payment security)

Analytics cookies are loaded only when you click "Accept All" on the cookie banner. If we add new cookies, this inventory will be updated accordingly.

5. Cookie Categories Explained

5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable security, network management, accessibility, and consent storage. Without them, services you request cannot be provided. They cannot be disabled via our consent tool.

5.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make (such as language or region) to provide enhanced features. Currently, MITRAS primarily uses localStorage for functional preferences. If additional functional cookies are introduced, they will require consent unless strictly necessary.

5.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand visitor behavior — pages viewed, time on site, referral sources — in aggregated form. We use this data to improve website performance and content. Analytics cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.

5.4 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. MITRAS does not currently use third-party advertising cookies. If introduced in the future, they will require explicit consent and be listed in the inventory above.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services integrated into our website:

We do not control third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for additional information.

7. Managing Cookies

7.1 Via Our Consent Banner

Use the cookie banner on your first visit to accept or reject non-essential cookies. To reset your choice, clear browser data for mitras.org or delete the mitras-cookie-consent localStorage entry.

7.2 Via Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Instructions for common browsers:

Blocking all cookies may impair website functionality, including checkout and consent storage.

7.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics by rejecting non-essential cookies on our banner, or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Do Not Track

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. There is no universal standard for DNT. We currently honor explicit cookie consent choices via our banner rather than DNT signals alone.

9. KVKK and GDPR Considerations

Cookie data that identifies or can be linked to an individual constitutes personal data under GDPR and KVKK. We process such data based on:

You may exercise data subject rights described in our Privacy Policy by contacting privacy@mitras.org.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when we change our use of cookies or when required by law. The "Last Updated" date reflects the current version. Material changes will be communicated via website notice.

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