Cookie Policy
Last updated: 6 May 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Minerva VA Denetim ve Danışmanlık Anonim Şirketi ("Minerva", "we", "us", or "our") — a provider of environmental and social compliance audit, verification, and consultancy services — uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on minervava.com. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser or our consent banner.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide information to site owners.
Cookies can be classified by:
- Origin: first-party (set by Minerva) or third-party (set by external services)
- Duration: session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a defined period)
- Purpose: essential, functional, analytics, or advertising
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress session cookies | Maintain user session and security | Session |
| Cookie consent preferences | Remember your cookie consent choices | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources, measure performance, and improve our content.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users and sessions | Up to 26 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish users for short-term analytics | 24 hours |
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3.3 Advertising Cookies
We use Google Ads to deliver relevant ads to past visitors of our site and measure the performance of our marketing campaigns. These cookies may track your activity across other websites that participate in the Google advertising network.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking and remarketing | 3 months |
| NID, IDE, _gcl_* | Google Ads / DoubleClick | Personalize ads, measure ad performance | Up to 13 months |
You can manage your Google ad personalization settings at adssettings.google.com or opt out of personalized advertising at youronlinechoices.com (EU) or aboutads.info (USA).
4. Third-Party Services
We do not use Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, or other social media tracking pixels at this time. If we add such services in the future, this Policy will be updated and your consent will be requested where required.
5. Managing Your Cookies
5.1 Through our consent banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your settings at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting the site.
5.2 Through your browser
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive a notification before cookies are stored
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For browser-specific instructions, visit:
6. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision was made.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Policy, please contact:
Minerva VA Denetim ve Danışmanlık Anonim Şirketi
55. Sk. 42 Maslak, B Blok, No: 542/4 Sarıyer, Istanbul, Türkiye
Email: info@minervava.com