Last Updated: April 24, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Markethinkers (“Markethinkers”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website: https://markethinkers.com
We use cookies to operate and secure our site, remember user preferences, analyze traffic, and deliver a better experience. This policy details what cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage them.
By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies unless you disable them through your browser or the available cookie controls.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies we use may be:
- Strictly Necessary (e.g., session management)
- Functional (e.g., language preferences)
- Performance & Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Security (e.g., bot detection, token verification)
We use secure, HTTP-only, SameSite, and persistent cookies depending on the function.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Domain | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
| __Secure-1PAPISID, __Secure-1PSID, __Secure-1PSIDCC, __Secure-1PSIDTS | .google.com | Used by Google for secure login and user identity validation | Security / 3rd Party | 2026-04-21 |
| __Secure-3PAPISID, __Secure-3PSID, __Secure-3PSIDCC, __Secure-3PSIDTS | .google.com | Profile-building for Google ad targeting | Advertising / 3rd Party | 2026-04-21 |
| _ga, _ga_3Y4GK6CLBD | .markethinkers.com | Google Analytics tracking | Performance / 3rd Party | 2 years |
| _gcl_au | .markethinkers.com | Google Ads conversion tracking | Marketing / 3rd Party | ~3 months |
| AEC | .google.com | Ensures that requests during a session are made by the user | Security / Functional | ~6 months |
| APISID, SAPISID, HSID, SID, SSID | .google.com | Google login & personalization | Functional / 3rd Party | 2026-04-21 |
| SIDCC | .google.com | Security cookie used to protect user data | Security | 2026-04-21 |
| cf_clearance | .markethinkers.com | Cloudflare verification to prevent bot attacks | Security | 30 days |
| NID | .google.com | Personalizes ads on Google properties | Advertising | 2025-10-21 |
| pll_language | .markethinkers.com | Stores language preference of the user | Functional | 1 year |
Some cookies are set by third-party services like Google Analytics or Cloudflare. These services may process your IP address and usage data under their own privacy policies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party cookies for analytics, security, and basic personalization:
- Google Analytics: to measure traffic and user behavior
- Google Ads & Related Services: for advertising and conversion metrics
- Cloudflare: for protecting against bots and ensuring platform availability
We do not sell your cookie data or use third-party tracking for behavioral advertising on our own domain.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Clear all cookies manually from your browser
- Opt out of Google Analytics via: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Configure language preference directly on the site
- Contact us via support@markethinkers.com for support
Note: Blocking necessary cookies may limit access to certain parts of the website or cause login issues.
6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR, KVKK, etc.)
We rely on:
- Your consent – for non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, language, ads)
- Legitimate interest or contractual necessity – for cookies required to deliver our services (e.g., session cookies)
7. International Data Transfers
Some cookie-related data (e.g., via Google services) may be processed outside your country. These transfers are protected through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and similar safeguards as required by GDPR and other international laws.
8. Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in law, technology, or our operations. Latest update date is always shown at the top of the page.
9. Contact
For questions about this policy or your cookie rights, contact: