Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 3, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, mehitsfine) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for several purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function correctly without them.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors, where visitors came from, and the pages they visited.
Analytics Services We Use:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic and user behavior
- Umami Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics for basic website metrics
2.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Advertising Partners:
- Google AdSense: Serves personalized ads based on your browsing history
2.4 Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| __gads | Google AdSense - ad personalization | 13 months | Advertising |
4. Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in the cookie banner when you first visit our website, or by adjusting your browser settings.
4.1 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
4.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these links:
5. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example, you may need to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit, and some services or features may not be accessible. However, you will still be able to browse and read our content without cookies enabled.
6. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") that may be included on our website and emails to understand user behavior
- Local Storage: Technology that allows a website to store information locally on your device, similar to cookies but with different capabilities
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when you close your browser session
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: