About Cookies

This page provides detailed information about cookies used on the RoomsWithMKHotel website. You can change your cookie preferences at any time.

1. What are Cookies?

Technical Definition

Cookies are small text files that websites store in your browser. These files help us remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

Personalization

  • Remember your language preference
  • Save your search filters
  • Store your room preferences
  • Maintain your login status

Performance

  • Faster page loading times
  • Reduced server load
  • Improved site responsiveness
  • Better user experience

Analytics

  • Understand site usage patterns
  • Identify popular content
  • Improve website functionality
  • Optimize user experience

Security

  • Prevent fraudulent activities
  • Secure user sessions
  • Protect against attacks
  • Maintain data integrity

2. Cookie Types

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a specific period). We use both types depending on their purpose.

3. Essential Cookies

Why are These Cookies Essential?

Essential cookies are absolutely necessary for the website to perform its basic functions. The site will not work properly without these cookies.

Session Management

  • Cookie Name: session_id
  • Purpose: Maintains your login status
  • Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes)
  • Data Stored: Encrypted session identifier

Security Protection

  • Cookie Name: csrf_token
  • Purpose: Prevents cross-site request forgery
  • Duration: Session
  • Data Stored: Security token

Booking Process

  • Cookie Name: booking_cart
  • Purpose: Stores reservation information
  • Duration: 24 hours
  • Data Stored: Room selection, dates, preferences

Cookie Consent

  • Cookie Name: cookie_consent
  • Purpose: Remembers your cookie preferences
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Data Stored: Consent choices

Language Settings

  • Cookie Name: site_language
  • Purpose: Remembers your language choice
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Data Stored: Language code (e.g., 'en', 'tr')

Device Recognition

  • Cookie Name: device_type
  • Purpose: Optimizes display for your device
  • Duration: 30 days
  • Data Stored: Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)

4. Performance Cookies

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Google Analytics

  • Cookie Names: _ga, _gid, _gat
  • Purpose: Website usage analytics
  • Duration: 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid)
  • Provider: Google LLC
Data Collected:
  • Page views and session duration
  • Bounce rate and user flow
  • Geographic location (city level)
  • Device and browser information
  • Traffic sources and referrals

Site Performance

  • Cookie Name: performance_timing
  • Purpose: Measures page loading times
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Data Stored: Load times, server response

Error Tracking

  • Cookie Name: error_tracking
  • Purpose: Identifies JavaScript errors
  • Duration: 7 days
  • Data Stored: Error messages, page URLs

User Interaction

  • Cookie Name: user_interactions
  • Purpose: Tracks clicks and scrolling
  • Duration: 30 days
  • Data Stored: Click patterns, scroll depth

Privacy Protection

All performance data is collected anonymously and cannot be used to identify individual users. We use this information solely to improve our website's performance and user experience.

5. Functionality Cookies

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.

Search Preferences

  • Cookie Name: search_preferences
  • Purpose: Remembers your search filters
  • Duration: 30 days
  • Data Stored: Room type, price range, amenities

Favorites

  • Cookie Name: user_favorites
  • Purpose: Stores your favorite rooms
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Data Stored: Room IDs, preference ratings

Display Preferences

  • Cookie Name: display_settings
  • Purpose: Remembers your display preferences
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Data Stored: Theme, font size, layout

Location Services

  • Cookie Name: location_data
  • Purpose: Provides location-based services
  • Duration: 90 days
  • Data Stored: City, country, timezone

Notification Preferences

  • Cookie Name: notification_settings
  • Purpose: Manages your notification preferences
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Data Stored: Notification types, frequency

Recent Activity

  • Cookie Name: recent_activity
  • Purpose: Shows your recent searches and views
  • Duration: 14 days
  • Data Stored: Page URLs, timestamps

6. Cookie Management

Website Settings

Use our cookie preference center to manage your settings directly on our website.

Browser Controls

Control cookies through your browser settings for all websites.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Go to "Privacy and security"
  4. Click "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  6. You can also manage cookies for specific sites

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the menu button (three lines) in the top right
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Go to the "Privacy & Security" panel
  4. Find the "Cookies and Site Data" section
  5. Choose your cookie preferences
  6. Use "Manage Data" to control specific sites

Safari

  1. Open Safari and click "Safari" in the menu bar
  2. Select "Preferences"
  3. Click the "Privacy" tab
  4. Choose your cookie blocking preferences
  5. Use "Manage Website Data" for specific sites
  6. Click "Done" to save your settings

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three-dot menu in the top right
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Go to "Cookies and site permissions"
  4. Click "Cookies and site data"
  5. Choose your cookie settings
  6. Manage exceptions for specific sites

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to work properly. Disabling performance or functionality cookies may result in a less personalized experience.

7. Cookie Preferences

Essential Cookies

Necessary for the website to function properly

Always Active

These cookies are essential for the website to perform its basic functions and cannot be disabled. They include session management, security features, and basic functionality.

Performance Cookies

Help us analyze and improve website performance

Active

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This information helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.

Functionality Cookies

Enable enhanced features and personalization

Active

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They help us provide you with a better, more personalized experience.

Your Choices Matter

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by returning to this page or using the cookie settings link in our website footer. Your preferences will be remembered for future visits.