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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 29 March 2026

Sophisticwoman.com uses cookies to provide you with the best wholesale shopping experience. This policy explains which cookies are used, why they are used, and how you can manage them.

Table of Contents

1.What Is a Cookie?2.Legal Basis for Cookies 3.Types of Cookies We Use 4.Cookie Classification by Duration 5.Cookie Classification by Source 6.Third-Party Cookies 7.Data Collected via Cookies 8.Managing Your Cookie Preferences 9.Browser-Level Cookie Management 10.Effects of Disabling Cookies 11.Policy Changes 12.Contact

1. What Is a Cookie?

Cookies are small text files saved to your device's hard drive or memory through your browser when you visit websites. Cookies are not malware or viruses.

They are used to remember your preferences from your previous visit, keep items in your shopping cart, and provide a better experience.

A cookie file typically contains: the name of the site, the duration the cookie will remain on the device, and a unique identifier number.

2. Legal Basis for Cookies

—Evaluated within the scope of the PDPL No. 6698 and the PDPL Cookie Practices Guide.
—Essential cookies: no explicit consent required (based on legitimate interest or contract performance).
—Analytical, functional and marketing cookies: activated only with explicit consent.

You can set your preferences through the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit to the site. You may reject or later change cookies other than essential ones.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential / Technical Cookies

Always Active

Strictly necessary for the basic functions of the site. The shopping cart, member login, order and payment pages depend on these cookies. Member sessions and order tracking on wholesale platforms operate via these cookies.

Consent: No explicit consent required — cannot be disabled.

Analytical / Performance Cookies

Optional

Analyses how visitors use the site. Data is anonymous and does not identify individual users. Google Analytics and similar platforms are used.

Consent: Explicit consent required — optional.

Functional / Preference Cookies

Optional

Stores personalised settings such as language preference, region selection, "Remember me" and wholesale price list display.

Consent: Explicit consent required — optional.

Marketing / Targeting Cookies

Optional

Used to deliver personalised ads and content. Covers cookies from Instagram, Facebook and ad networks. May be used for retargeting ads.

Consent: Explicit consent required — optional.

4. Cookie Classification by Duration

Type	Description	Duration
Session Cookies	Deleted when the browser is closed. Used for cart, session and security functions.	Until browser is closed
Persistent Cookies	Remain on the device for a specified period. Used for preference and login remembering. The PDPL guide recommends a maximum of 12 months.	1 month – 24 months

5. Cookie Classification by Source

Type	Description
First-Party Cookies	Created directly by sophisticwoman.com. Contains cart, session, preference and analytics data.
Third-Party Cookies	Added by external providers such as Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, YouTube. Active only with explicit consent.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Service Provider	Purpose	Consent Requirement
Google Analytics	Site traffic and user behaviour analysis	Analytical — explicit consent
Google Ads	Targeted advertising and conversion tracking	Marketing — explicit consent
Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel	Social media advertising and retargeting	Marketing — explicit consent
Hotjar / Similar tools	Site heat mapping and usage analysis	Analytical — explicit consent
Payment Infrastructure (bank/fintech)	Secure payment — identity verification	Essential — no consent required

Third-party providers' own privacy policies apply. These providers may process the data they collect under their own policies.

7. Data Collected via Cookies

—IP address and browser type (essential — security and log records)
—Pages visited, links clicked and browsing duration (analytical)
—Language and region preferences, session information (functional)
—Items added to cart and order flow (essential)
—Member login information — with the "Remember me" option (functional)
—Ad clicks and conversion data (marketing — with explicit consent)

Data collected via cookies may qualify as personal data under the PDPL. This data is processed in accordance with the principles described on the www.sophisticwoman.com/gizlilik-politikasi page.

8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Cookie Consent Banner

You can accept or reject your preferences from the consent screen that appears on your first visit to the site.

Cookie Management Panel

You can update your preferences at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

Browser Settings

You can block or delete cookies from your browser. See Section 9 for details.

Unless you change your cookie settings, you are assumed to have accepted the use of cookies on our site. Essential cookies are always active and cannot be disabled.

9. Browser-Level Cookie Management

You can access cookie settings in your browser using the following paths:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Menu → Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari (Mac)

Safari menu → Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Safari (iPhone / iPad)

Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Block All Cookies

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Opera

Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Site Settings → Cookies

To disable Google Analytics cookies at the browser level, you can install the add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout .

10. Effects of Disabling Cookies

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If functional cookies are off: You may need to reset language, region and session preferences on each visit. "Remember me" may not work.

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If analytical cookies are off: Your site experience remains unchanged, but our ability to improve the service is reduced.

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If marketing cookies are off: You will see generic ads instead of personalised ones.

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If essential cookies are blocked: The shopping cart, member login, order and payment pages will not work properly. You may not be able to place wholesale orders.

11. Policy Changes

The Company reserves the right to update this policy in line with legal regulations or changes in third-party services. Changes are published on this page.

Registered members will be notified by email of significant updates. The current policy is always accessible at www.sophisticwoman.com/cerez-politikasi .

12. Contact

For questions regarding the cookie policy, you can reach us through the following channels:

info@sophisticwoman.com

Phone / WhatsApp

+90 536 581 79 09

Address

Merkez Mah. Merter Sok. No:13/A Güngören, İstanbul

Web

www.sophisticwoman.com/cerez-politikasi

This Cookie Policy has been prepared within the scope of the PDPL No. 6698 and the PDPL Cookie Practices Guide.
Podyum Pera Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi — www.sophisticwoman.com