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A. Data Controller
As MEF NUTRI SCIENCE GIDA A.Ş. ("Company" or “MEF NUTRI SCIENCE”), we place great importance on the protection of your personal data and the transparent and lawful processing of such data. This Cookie Policy and Clarification Text aims to inform you about the purposes for which your personal data obtained through cookies are processed, your rights as a data subject, and our obligations as a data controller. When you visit or use our website at https://www.mefnutri.com (the “Site”), cookies may be placed on your device to improve your user experience. This document provides detailed information on the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we process data through these cookies, the legal basis for such processing, how you can manage your cookie preferences, and your rights.
We reserve the right to amend this Cookie Policy and Clarification Text at any time, for example, to reflect changes in the types or purposes of cookies used or the addition or removal of certain cookies. Any such changes will become effective upon publication on the Site or other publicly accessible channels. The date of the last update is indicated at the end of this document.
For more information regarding the processing of your personal data by our Company, you may refer to our Personal Data Protection and Processing Policy available at: https://www.mefnutri.com/Data_Protection.
B. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They function as a kind of memory for websites, enabling them to remember your preferences and activities across visits. Cookies can, for example, store user preferences, enhance functionality, and personalize content. You may find more general information about cookies at https://www.cookiebot.com.
C. Personal Data Processed Through Cookies, Purposes, and Legal Grounds
Personal data collected through cookies are processed in accordance with Article 5 of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“Law”) based on the legal grounds applicable to the specific type of cookie in use:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site’s operation and are placed on your device when you access the Site. # Legal Basis:
- Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (Art. 5/2-c)
- Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that such interests do not override fundamental rights and freedoms (Art. 5/2-f) # Processed Data Includes: User ID, IP address, device and browser details, session data, error messages, location, language preferences, frequency of visits, scroll movements, and clicked tabs.
2. Functionality Cookies
These cookies enhance site functionality and user experience. # Legal Basis:
- Explicit consent (Art. 5/1) # Processed Data Includes: Same categories as above, collected with your consent.
3. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to analyze website traffic and improve performance. # Legal Basis:
- Explicit consent (Art. 5/1) # Processed Data Includes: Same categories as above, collected with your consent.
4. Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These are used to conduct personalized advertising and marketing activities, including combining your data with other sources where applicable. # Legal Basis:
- Explicit consent (Art. 5/1) # Processed Data Includes: Same categories as above, collected with your consent.
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D. Types of Cookies Used on Our Website Necessary (38)
Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Maximum Storage Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| akfp_storage_test | Usercentrics | Used to detect whether the website can store user data in local storage. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| __cf_bm [x2] | Zendesk Cookiebot | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie |
| _abck | Cookiebot | Used to detect and defend against replay-cookie-attacks – The cookie is necessary for the security and integrity of the website. | 1 year | HTTP Cookie |
| _cfuvid [x3] | Zendesk Cookiebot | This cookie is a part of the services provided by Cloudflare - Including load-balancing, deliverance of website content and serving DNS connection for website operators. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
| _zendesk_authenticated | Zendesk | Registers whether the user is logged in. This allows the website owner to make parts of the website inaccessible, based on the user's log-in status. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
| _zendesk_session [x2] | Zendesk Cookiebot | Preserves users states across page requests. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
| _zendesk_shared_session | Zendesk | Preserves users states across page requests. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
| ak_bmsc | Cookiebot | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie |
| ASP.NET_SessionId | Usercentrics | Preserves the visitor's session state across page requests. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
| ASPXAUTH [x2] | Cookiebot Usercentrics | Identifies the user and allows authentication to the server | Session | HTTP Cookie |
| bm_mi | Cookiebot | Used in context with the website's BotManager. The BotManager detects, categorizes and compiles reports on potential bots trying to access the website. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie |
| bm_sv | Cookiebot | Used in context with the website's BotManager. The BotManager detects, categorizes and compiles reports on potential bots trying to access the website. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie |
| bm_sz | Cookiebot | Used in context with the website's BotManager. The BotManager detects, categorizes and compiles reports on potential bots trying to access the website. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie |
| cb_admin | Cookiebot | Identies the Cookiebot system onboarding | 1 year | HTTP Cookie |
| cb_experiments | Cookiebot | This cookie is used to ensure the correct version of a page is displayed to the user. It assigns a variant flag (a, b, or c) as part of an A/B testing process to maintain a consistent user experience across page visits. This cookie does not store personal information or track user behavior beyond delivering the correct page layout. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| CookieConsent [x11] | Cookiebot | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain | 1 year | HTTP Cookie |
| cookietest | assets.storylane.io | This cookie is used to determine if the visitor has accepted the cookie consent box. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
| CrossConsent | Cookiebot | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain | 1 year | HTTP Cookie |
| dummy | Usercentrics | Used to detect whether the website can store user data in local storage. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| li_gc | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain | 180 days | HTTP Cookie | |
| visitor_id#-hash [x3] | Pardot Cookiebot | Used to encrypt and contain visitor data. This is necessary for the security of the user data. | 10 years | HTTP Cookie |
Preferences (18) Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Maximum Storage Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _answer_bot_service_session | Cookiebot | Used in context with the Zendesk Answer Bot function – This function sets an account-ID, in order to identify users upon support-requests and detect whether an existing help-article is relevant. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
| cb_preferences | Cookiebot | Remembers whether the user has minimized or closed pop-up messages on the website. And to maintain filter selection when browsing the website. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| cb-currency | Cookiebot | Stores the user's currency preference | Session | HTTP Cookie |
| CookieConsentBulkSetting-# [x3] | Cookiebot | Enables cookie consent across multiple websites | 1 year | HTML Local Storage |
| intercom.intercom-state-# [x3] | Intercom Usercentrics Cookiebot | Remembers whether the user has minimized or closed chat-box or pop-up messages on the website. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| intercom-device-id-# | Intercom | Sets a specific ID for the user which ensures the integrity of the website’s chat function. | 271 days | HTTP Cookie |
| intercom-id-# | Intercom | Allows the website to recoqnise the visitor, in order to optimize the chat-box functionality. | 271 days | HTTP Cookie |
| intercom-session-# | Intercom | Sets a specific ID for the user which ensures the integrity of the website’s chat function. | 7 days | HTTP Cookie |
| lidc | Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie | |
| loglevel | Cookiebot | Maintains settings and outputs when using the Developer Tools Console on current session. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| MasterPopup | Cookiebot | Pending | 30 days | HTTP Cookie |
| userlang [x2] | Usercentrics Cookiebot | Necessary for maintaining language-settings across subpages on the website. | 1 year | HTTP Cookie |
| ZD-automaticAnswers | Zendesk | Used in context with the Zendesk Answer Bot function – This function sets an account-ID, in order to identify users upon support-requests and detect whether an existing help-article is relevant. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
Statistics (9) Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Maximum Storage Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMP_# | cdn.amplitude.com | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. | 1 year | HTTP Cookie |
| AMP_MKTG_# | cdn.amplitude.com | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. | 1 year | HTTP Cookie |
| AMP_TEST [x2] | cdn.amplitude.com | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. | 1 year | HTTP Cookie |
| AMP_TLDTEST | cdn.amplitude.com | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
| AMP_unsent_# | cdn.amplitude.com | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| FPID | Cookiebot | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. | 400 days | HTTP Cookie |
| FPLC | Cookiebot | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie |
| hc:#:recently_visited_articles | Zendesk | Registers which articles the user has visited in a Zendesk knowledge base. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
Marketing (83) Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Maximum Storage Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #-# [x2] | YouTube | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. | Session | HTML Local Storage |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | YouTube | Pending | 180 days | HTTP Cookie |
| _fbp | Meta Platforms, Inc. | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. | 3 months | HTTP Cookie |
| _ga [x5] | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 2 years | HTTP Cookie | |
| ga# [x5] | Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit. | 2 years | HTTP Cookie | |
| _gat [x3] | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 day | HTTP Cookie | |
| _gcl_au | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. | 3 months | HTTP Cookie | |
| _gid [x3] | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie | |
| _rdt_uuid [x3] | Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor's preferences. | 3 months | HTTP Cookie | |
| _uetsid | Microsoft | Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor's preferences. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| _uetsid | Microsoft | Collects data on visitor behaviour from multiple websites, in order to present more relevant advertisement - This also allows the website to limit the number of times that they are shown the same advertisement. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie |
| _uetsid_exp | Microsoft | Contains the expiry-date for the cookie with corresponding name. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| _uetvid | Microsoft | Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor's preferences. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| _uetvid | Microsoft | Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor's preferences. | 1 year | HTTP Cookie |
| _uetvid_exp | Microsoft | Contains the expiry-date for the cookie with corresponding name. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| bcookie | Used by the social networking service, LinkedIn, for tracking the use of embedded services. | 1 year | HTTP Cookie | |
| cb_mktg | Cookiebot | Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. | 30 days | HTTP Cookie |
| collect | Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. | Session | Pixel Tracker | |
| Google Icon | Pending | Persistent | Pixel Tracker | |
| gtm_id | Intercom | Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. | 1 year | HTTP Cookie |
| IDE | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user. | 400 days | HTTP Cookie | |
| iU5q-!O9@$ [x2] | YouTube | Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen. | Session | HTML Local Storage |
| LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY [x2] | YouTube | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
| lastExternalReferrer | Meta Platforms, Inc. | Detects how the user reached the website by registering their last URL-address. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| lastExternalReferrerTime | Meta Platforms, Inc. | Detects how the user reached the website by registering their last URL-address. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| LogsDatabaseV2:V#||LogsRequestsStore | YouTube | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. | Persistent | IndexedDB | | lpv# | Pardot | Used in context with behavioral tracking by the website. The cookie registers the user’s behavior and navigation across multiple websites and ensures that no tracking errors occur when the user has multiple browser-tabs open. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie | | MSPTC | Microsoft | This cookie registers data on the visitor. The information is used to optimize advertisement relevance. | 1 year | HTTP Cookie | | MUID | Microsoft | Used widely by Microsoft as a unique user ID. The cookie enables user tracking by synchronising the ID across many Microsoft domains. | 1 year | HTTP Cookie | | nextId | YouTube | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. | Session | HTTP Cookie | | NID | Google | Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads. | 6 months | HTTP Cookie | | pagead/1p-user-list/# | Google | Tracks if the user has shown interest in specific products or events across multiple websites and detects how the user navigates between sites. This is used for measurement of advertisement efforts and facilitates payment of referral-fees between websites. | Session | Pixel Tracker | | pagead/gen_204/ | Google | Pending | Session | Pixel Tracker | | pardot [x2] | Pardot Cookiebot | Used in context with Account-Based-Marketing (ABM). The cookie registers data such as IP-addresses, time spent on the website and page requests for the visit. This is used for retargeting of multiple users rooting from the same IP-addresses. ABM usually facilitates B2B marketing purposes. | Session | HTTP Cookie | | remote_sid | YouTube | Necessary for the implementation and functionality of YouTube video-content on the website. | Session | HTTP Cookie | | requests | YouTube | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. | Session | HTTP Cookie | | rp.gif | Reddit | Necessary for the implementation of the Reddit.com's share-button function. | Session | Pixel Tracker | | ServiceWorkerLogsDatabase#SWHealthLog | YouTube | Necessary for the implementation and functionality of YouTube video-content on the website. | Persistent | IndexedDB | | test_cookie | Google | Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie | | TESTCOOKIESENABLED | YouTube | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie | | visitor_id# [x3] | Pardot Cookiebot | Used in context with Account-Based-Marketing (ABM). The cookie registers data such as IP-addresses, time spent on the website and page requests for the visit. This is used for retargeting of multiple users rooting from the same IP-addresses. ABM usually facilitates B2B marketing purposes. | 10 years | HTTP Cookie | | VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Tries to estimate the users' bandwidth on pages with integrated YouTube videos. | 180 days | HTTP Cookie | | YSC | YouTube | Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen. | Session | HTTP Cookie | | yt.innertube::nextId | YouTube | Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage | | ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY [x2] | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Persistent | HTML Local Storage | | YtIdbMeta#databases [x2] | YouTube | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. | Persistent | IndexedDB | | yt-player-user-settings | YouTube | Pending | Persistent | HTML Local Storage | | yt-remote-cast-available [x2] | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Session | HTML Local Storage | | yt-remote-cast-installed [x2] | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Session | HTML Local Storage | | yt-remote-connected-devices [x2] | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Persistent | HTML Local Storage | | yt-remote-device-id [x2] | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Persistent | HTML Local Storage | | yt-remote-fast-check-period [x2] | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Session | HTML Local Storage | | yt-remote-session-app [x2] | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Session | HTML Local Storage | | yt-remote-session-name [x2] | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Session | HTML Local Storage | Unclassified (3) Unclassified cookies are cookies that we are in the process of classifying, together with the providers of individual cookies.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Maximum Storage Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_ls | Pending | Persistent | HTML Local Storage | |
| sid_# | assets.storylane.io | Assigns a specific ID to the visitor. This allows the website to determine the number of specific user-visits for analysis and statistics. | Session | HTML Local Storage |
| topicsLastReferenceTime | Meta Platforms, Inc. | Pending | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
E. Third Parties with Whom Personal Data Is Shared and Sharing Purposes
Your personal data may be shared with third parties in accordance with applicable legislation for the purposes outlined below:
| Purpose of Sharing | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Compliance with legal obligations upon request or notification from authorized public institutions | Authorized public bodies |
| Support from cookie service providers, suppliers, and business partners | Domestic and international suppliers and partners |
| Ensuring coordination, compliance with corporate policies, and audit purposes | Domestic and international affiliates and partners of MEF NUTRI SCIENCE |
Data may be transferred abroad in accordance with the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Transfer of Personal Data Abroad, published in the Official Gazette dated July 10, 2024 (No. 32598). Technical and administrative safeguards are implemented to ensure secure data transfer.
F. Method of Collecting Personal Data
We collect your personal data through cookies placed on your device by electronic and automated means during your use or visit to the Site.
G. Disabling Cookies
You can prevent cookies from being placed on your computer or mobile device by adjusting your preferences in the Cookie Preference Panel or through your browser or device settings. Most browsers allow users to reject new cookies, disable existing ones, or notify users when cookies are sent. Please note that strictly necessary cookies must be enabled for the Site to function properly; otherwise, certain functions may be partially or entirely unavailable.
For general information on how to block cookies, you may refer to https://www.cookiebot.com. You may also manage your preferences via the Cookie Preferences link available on our homepage.
H. Your Rights Under Article 11 of the Law
As a data subject, you have the following rights under Article 11 of the Law:
- To learn whether your personal data is being processed
- To request information regarding the processing of your personal data
- To learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used in line with such purpose
- To know the third parties to whom your data has been transferred domestically or abroad
- To request correction if your data is incomplete or inaccurate
- To request deletion or destruction of your data under the conditions set forth by law
- To request notification of correction, deletion, or destruction to third parties
- To object to decisions based solely on automated processing
- To claim compensation for damages arising from unlawful data processing
⠀You may submit your requests related to these rights using the Data Subject Application Form available at https://www.mefnutri.com/bireyselbasvuru.docx and by sending them in accordance with the “Communiqué on Application Procedures to the Data Controller” to the addresses below:
Data Controller: MEF NUTRI SCIENCE GIDA A.Ş. # Email: info@mefnutri.com # Registered Email (KEP): [to be filled] # Address: Istanbul, Turkey
Requests will be responded to as soon as possible and no later than 30 days. If the response requires additional costs, a fee may be charged in accordance with the tariff set by the Personal Data Protection Authority.
Last Update: April 29, 2025
