Cookie Policy

Governing Law: England and Wales

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Turkey Laser Guide uses them on this Website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

PART 1 — WHAT ARE COOKIES

1.1 Definition

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website operators.

1.2 How Cookies Work

When you visit this Website, cookies may be stored on your browser or device. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies). Others remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them (persistent cookies).

1.3 Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies this Website may use similar tracking technologies including web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage. References to cookies in this policy include these similar technologies where the context permits.

PART 2 — COOKIES WE USE

2.1 Categories of Cookies

We use the following categories of cookies on this Website:

Category 1 — Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for this Website to function. They cannot be disabled as the Website cannot operate properly without them. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Examples include:

• Session management cookies that keep you logged in during a visit
• Security cookies that help protect against fraudulent activity
• Load balancing cookies that ensure the Website operates efficiently

Legal basis: Legitimate interests — these cookies are necessary for the operation of the Website.

Category 2 — Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with this Website by collecting information anonymously. They allow us to measure and improve the performance of our Website.

We may use:

Google Analytics — collects anonymous data about how users navigate the Website including pages visited, time spent, and referral sources. Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. For information on how Google handles this data please visit google.com/policies/privacy.

Other analytics tools — we may use additional analytics services from time to time. Any such services will be disclosed in updates to this policy.

These cookies do not identify you personally. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Legal basis: Consent — these cookies are only placed where you have provided consent via our cookie consent banner.

Category 3 — Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples include:

• Remembering your cookie preferences
• Remembering your language or region preferences
• Remembering whether you have previously visited the Website

Legal basis: Consent — these cookies are only placed where you have provided consent via our cookie consent banner.

Category 4 — Marketing and Targeting Cookies

At present Turkey Laser Guide does not use marketing or targeting cookies on this Website. If this changes this policy will be updated and your consent will be sought before any such cookies are placed.

2.2 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on this Website are set by third parties. These third parties may use cookies to track your activity across multiple websites. Turkey Laser Guide does not control third-party cookies and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the relevant third parties.

Third parties whose cookies may be present on this Website include:

Google Analytics — analytics and performance measurement. Privacy policy at google.com/policies/privacy.

Stripe — payment processing. Stripe may set cookies in connection with payment processing functionality. Privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy.

Calendly — appointment scheduling. Calendly may set cookies where scheduling functionality is embedded on this Website. Privacy policy at calendly.com/privacy.

Appointment Scheduling Provider — appointment scheduling. Providers may set cookies where scheduling functionality is embedded on this Website. Privacy policy is available on request.

Form Processing Provider — form submission and data collection services. This provider may set cookies where enquiry forms are embedded on this Website. Their privacy policy is available on request./p>

We are not responsible for the content of third-party privacy policies and encourage you to review them directly.

PART 3 — COOKIE CONSENT

3.1 Your Consent

When you first visit this Website a cookie consent banner will be displayed. You may choose to:

(a) Accept all cookies — strictly necessary, analytics, and functionality cookies will be placed; (b) Reject non-essential cookies — only strictly necessary cookies will be placed; (c) Manage your preferences — select which categories of cookies you accept.

3.2 Withdrawing Consent

You may withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time by:

(a) Clicking the cookie preferences link in the footer of this Website; (b) Clearing cookies through your browser settings as described in Part 4.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of any cookie processing that took place before withdrawal.

3.3 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent as they are essential for the operation of this Website. They will be placed regardless of your cookie preferences.

PART 4 — MANAGING COOKIES

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

(a) View what cookies are stored on your device; (b) Delete cookies individually or all at once; (c) Block cookies from specific websites; (d) Block all third-party cookies; (e) Block all cookies entirely.

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this Website and other websites you visit.

4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

Google Chrome — Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox — Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Apple Safari — Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge — Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data

Opera — Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Cookies

For other browsers please refer to your browser’s help documentation.

4.3 Opting Out of Analytics

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

4.4 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices cookie management is typically found within the privacy or security settings of your browser application. Please refer to your device manufacturer’s instructions for further guidance.

PART 5 — COOKIE RETENTION PERIODS

5.1

Different cookies are retained for different periods. The following table sets out the retention periods for the main categories of cookies used on this Website:

For specific information on individual cookie retention periods please contact us via the contact form on this Website.

PART 6 — LEGAL BASIS FOR COOKIE USE

6.1

Our use of cookies is governed by the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR). PECR specifically regulates the use of cookies and similar technologies and requires that:

(a) Users are informed about cookies in clear and comprehensive terms; (b) Consent is obtained for all non-essential cookies before they are placed; (c) Users are provided with a genuine choice about whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

6.2 Turkey Laser Guide complies with these requirements through:

(a) This Cookie Policy which sets out full details of our cookie use; (b) A cookie consent banner presented on first visit to this Website; (c) Cookie preference controls allowing Users to manage their choices at any time.

PART 7 — UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

Turkey Laser Guide reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our cookie use. The current version will always be published on this Website with the date of last revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Where changes are significant we will notify you by displaying a prominent notice on this Website or by resetting the cookie consent banner so that your updated consent can be obtained.

PART 8 — CONTACT

For any queries regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies please contact us via the contact form on this Website.