GLOBAL COOKIE POLICY
INTRODUCTION
As CEMRE KATI/SOUR GLOBAL TEKSTİL (hereinafter referred to as "Sour Mélange"), we optimize our website https://sourmelange.com/ (the "Website") and our services by using cookies and similar technologies to enhance the user experience. This Cookie Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA & CPRA), Brazil’s LGPD, Canada’s PIPEDA, China’s PIPL, and other global data protection laws, including:
Australia: Privacy Act 1988 and Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) Scheme
South Korea: Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
Singapore: Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
This policy applies to all Sour Mélange websites, mobile applications, and digital platforms.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet, etc.) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, enhance security, and analyze user behavior.
Other related technologies include pixels, device identifiers, SDKs, and web beacons.
TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
Cookie Type | Description | Example Usage |
Strictly Necessary Cookies | Essential for website functionality | Session management, security |
Functional Cookies | Store user preferences | Language selection, login details |
Performance & Analytics Cookies | Analyze site usage | Google Analytics, Mixpanel |
Advertising & Targeting Cookies | Show personalized ads | Facebook Pixel, Google Ads |
Social Media Cookies | Enable social sharing | Facebook, Instagram integrations |
📌 Strictly Necessary Cookies cannot be disabled, as they are essential for website operation.
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies are set by third-party providers, such as:
Google Analytics & Facebook Pixel (for website analytics)
Google Ads & Meta Ads (for personalized advertising)
Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) (for secure transactions)
Cookie Type | Provider(s) | Duration | Purpose |
Analytics Cookies | Google Analytics, Hotjar | 6-12 months | Track user behavior & improve website |
Advertising Cookies | Google Ads, Meta (Facebook) | Up to 12 months | Personalized advertising |
Social Media Cookies | Instagram, LinkedIn | Session-based | Enable sharing & login |
You can review their privacy policies for further details.
HOW TO CONTROL OR DISABLE COOKIES
You can manage or delete cookies through:
Browser Settings:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Microsoft Edge
Cookie Management Tools:
EU: Your Online Choices
US: Network Advertising Initiative
📌 Note: Disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Data collected through cookies may be processed in the EU, US, Canada, UK, Brazil, China, and other regions. We ensure compliance with GDPR’s SCCs, Privacy Shield, and other data transfer mechanisms.
USER RIGHTS UNDER COOKIE LAWS
✔ GDPR (EU & UK):
Right to accept or reject cookies
Right to request access or deletion of cookie data
✔ CCPA & CPRA (California, USA):
Right to opt out of data sales
Right to delete cookie-based data
✔ PIPEDA (Canada):
Right to control cookies and consent settings
✔ LGPD (Brazil) & PIPL (China):
Right to request anonymization
Right to revoke cookie consent
📌 Cookie Retention Periods:
Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Retained for up to 12 months unless deleted earlier.
COOKIE CONSENT MANAGEMENT
In compliance with GDPR, visitors in the EU must explicitly consent before non-essential cookies are stored. Visitors in the US (CCPA) can opt out of certain cookies via the 'Do Not Sell My Personal Information' link.
To exercise your rights, contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Mail Address: Bahçeşehir 1. Kısım mahallesi Asmalı caddesi No:6/26 34488 İSTANBUL TÜRKİYE
COOKIE POLICY UPDATES
This policy is reviewed annually, and updates will be posted on our website.