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ISLAPLUS COOKIE POLICY

WHAT IS A COOKIE?

Cookies are small text files consisting mainly of letters and numbers that are stored on your computer (or other devices such as smartphones or tablets) through your browser by the websites you visit. Cookies do not contain personal data such as name, gender, or address.

Cookies are created by the server that manages the website you visit. This enables the server to recognize the visitor when the same website is visited again. Cookies can be considered as identification cards that indicate to website owners that the same visitor has returned to the website.

HOW DOES ISLA PLUS USE COOKIES?

ISLA PLUS cookies are used in the following ways:

  • To analyze the Site and improve its performance. For example, determining the number of visitors and making performance adjustments accordingly.

  • To increase the Site’s functionality and provide ease of use. We use cookies to better customize the Isla Plus website according to your interests and needs. Cookies may also be used to speed up future activities and experiences on our site. Furthermore, cookies help us gather anonymous aggregated statistical data to understand how users interact with our websites and to improve their structure and content. This data does not contain information that could identify your identity.

Isla Plus also uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how visitors use the website and to generate statistical reports. For more information about Google Analytics (including opt-out options), please visit: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/#infocollect

COOKIE MANAGEMENT

Depending on your internet browser, you may obtain information about cookies and manage your cookie preferences by following the steps below:

  • Google Chrome: Click the “lock icon” or the “i” symbol in the address bar and manage cookies through the “Cookies” section.

  • Internet Explorer: Click the “Tools” section in the upper right corner of your browser, then click the “Security” tab and manage your cookie settings by selecting “allow” or “block”.

  • Mozilla Firefox: Click the “open menu” button in the upper-right corner of your browser. Select “Options” and manage cookies from the “Privacy & Security” section.

  • For other browsers (such as Opera, Microsoft Edge), please refer to the browser’s help or support pages.

  • Safari: Go to the “Settings” section of your device, select “Safari,” and manage cookies from the “Privacy & Security” section.

For further information on all cookies and cookie management, you may visit: https://www.allaboutcookies.org or https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ or use the “Privacy Badger” application (https://www.eff.org/privacybadger)

If you refuse persistent or session cookies, you may continue to use the website, but some functions may not operate correctly or access may be limited. If you access the Site from multiple devices (mobile, tablet, computer, etc.), you must manage cookie settings separately for each device.

TYPES OF COOKIES

The Isla Plus website may use four types of cookies: “session cookies”, “analytical cookies”, “technical cookies”, and “persistent cookies”. Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you leave the Isla Plus website. Persistent cookies remain stored for a longer duration (duration varies depending on the cookie and browser settings). Technical cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the Isla Plus website and ensuring user security.

Certain pages may use pixel tags (also known as clear GIFs) to collect information that may be shared with third parties who support promotional activities and website improvements. For example, website usage data related to Isla Plus visitors may be shared with third-party advertising agencies in order to improve the effectiveness of banner advertisements. This information may be linked to personal data but does not identify you personally.

Session Cookies

Session cookies are used during the visit and deleted once the browser is closed.

The main purpose of using these cookies is to ensure the proper functioning of the Site during your visit.

For example, they enable multi-page online forms to function correctly.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies are used to improve the functionality of the Site and provide faster and better service to visitors. These cookies remember visitor preferences and are stored on the device through the browser.

Some persistent cookies may be used to provide personalized recommendations based on your usage of the Site.

When the Site is visited again using the same device, it checks if a persistent cookie has been stored and recognizes the previous visit, allowing improved service based on user preferences.

Technical Cookies

Technical cookies ensure the functioning of the Site and identify non-working pages and areas.

Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies provide analytical data such as the number of visitors, pages visited, visiting hours, and scrolling behavior.

Information about cookies used on the Isla Plus website is provided in the tables below:

Provider

Cookie

Purpose

Type

Duration

Google

Google Analytics

Provides anonymous aggregated data regarding browsing activity on https://islaplus.com and other websites.

Analytical

Browser session

Google

Google Maps

Supports various functions on Isla Plus websites.

Persistent / Session

Browser session

_gat_gtag_UA_77652068_1

Google

Provides anonymous aggregated data regarding browsing behavior and actions on https://islaplus.com and other websites.

Analytical

Browser session

_gid

Google

Analytical

1 Day

_ga

Google

Analytical

2 Years

_gat

Google

Analytical

Browser session

_icl_visitor_lang_js

Islaplus.com

Used to present the correct language preference to website users.

Technical

Browser session

tk_ai

JetPack

Provides a randomly generated anonymous ID. Active only for logged-in users and used for general analytics tracking.

Analytical

Browser session

tk_qs

JetPack

Measures metrics related to user interaction with services.

Analytical

Browser session

wordpress_logged_in

WordPress

Recognizes user identity during the session. Active only for logged-in users.

Technical

Browser session

wordpress_sec

WordPress

Stores authentication details. Active only for logged-in users.

Technical

15 Days

wordpress_test_cookie

WordPress

Used to check whether cookies are enabled to ensure an appropriate user experience.

Technical

Browser session

wordpress_settings_time

WordPress

Checks browser settings to provide an appropriate user experience.

Technical

1 Year

wp-wpml_current_language

WPML

Stores user language preferences.

Technical

1 Day

wpml_browser_redirect_test

WPML

Used to check whether cookies are enabled to ensure an appropriate user experience.

Technical

Browser session

hjid

Hotjar

Provides anonymous aggregated behavioral data about browsing behavior on https://islaplus.com and other websites.

Analytical

1 Year