Why does data-driven intelligence start with a cookie?
At Istanbul Analytics Gridworks, we believe in radical transparency. Cookies are the digital sensory receptors that allow our BI systems to understand your preferences, ensuring that every interaction on our platform is as efficient and relevant as the analytics we deliver to our clients.
Our Philosophy of Minimal Intrusion
In the realm of high-stakes business intelligence, data integrity is paramount. However, we recognize that the most valuable data is that which is given with informed consent. Istanbul Analytics Gridworks uses cookies primarily as a tool for session optimization and performance monitoring.
"The goal is not to track for the sake of tracking, but to calibrate our digital workspace to the specific analytical needs of our users."
— Lead Data Architect, IAGWe distinguish between essential operational trackers and optional performance enhancers. Our grid architecture ensures that if you choose to decline non-essential cookies, your core experience—accessing our analytics hubs and reporting dashboards—remains largely unimpeded. We do not sell your data; we use it to refine the "Gridworks" experience.
Taxonomy of Trackers
A detailed breakdown of every digital follicle we use to maintain site integrity.
Strictly Necessary
Required for core functionality, such as secure login, load balancing, and form preservation. The site cannot function safely without these.
- auth_session Session
- csrf_token Persistence
Performance Metrics
These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our hub. They help us know which pages are the most popular.
- _ga 2 Years
- _gid 24 Hours
Functional Personalization
Enabling the site to provide enhanced functionality, like remembering language preferences or specialized intelligence dashboard settings.
- user_pref_lang 1 Year
- last_viewed_grid Session
How to assert command over your data
You have the sovereign right to manage how Istanbul Analytics Gridworks interacts with your browser. While we provide an interface for initial consent, you can leverage browser-level controls for a more granular approach to digital privacy.
Global Opt-Out
Disable tracking across all domains via the 'Do Not Track' (DNT) setting in your browser preferences.
Clear & Reset
Flushing your cache and cookies regularly ensures that legacy analytics data is not carried forward.
Further Reading & Governance
Data ethics is an evolving field. We recommend these external resources to better understand your digital rights.
Your AdChoices
External platform allowing you to opt-out of behavioral advertising across multiple networks and agencies effectively.
All About Cookies
A comprehensive guide on managing cookies, deleting current history, and understanding local storage protocols.
Network Advertising Initiative
Resources focused on the ethics of data pooling and the technical mechanisms of cross-site tracking.
GDPR/KVKK Compliance Hub
Technical documentation on the specific requirements for consent in the European and Turkish jurisdictions.
Questions about your data footprint?
Our compliance team is ready to discuss our BI ethics and analytics methodology with you directly. Reach out for a full data report request.