Last Updated: December 1st, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how H3S SAVUNMA SANAYİ VE DİJİTAL HİZMETLER TİCARET A.Ş. (“Directory Defence”, “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (“Cookies”) on the https://www.directorydefence.com website and related online services (collectively, the “Platform”). This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal data.
By continuing to browse or use the Platform, you consent to the use of Cookies as described in this Policy, unless your jurisdiction requires opt-in consent (e.g., EEA, UK, Türkiye). Where required by law, Cookies will not be activated unless and until you provide explicit consent.
1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile device) when you visit a website. Cookies enable websites to function properly, remember user preferences, improve performance, and personalize the visitor experience. Similar technologies—such as pixels, tags, SDKs, device identifiers and tracking scripts—are treated as Cookies in this Policy.
2 Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of Cookies:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These Cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, user authentication, fraud prevention and security. Without these Cookies, the Platform cannot operate properly.
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
These Cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform, including page visits, search queries, session duration and error diagnostics. They allow us to improve Platform stability and user experience.
c) Functional Cookies
These Cookies enable enhanced features, such as remembering user preferences, saved searches and language settings. Blocking these Cookies may result in a reduced user experience.
d) Advertising & Marketing Cookies
These Cookies track browsing patterns across websites to deliver personalized advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They may be placed by third-party advertising partners.
e) AI Optimization Cookies / Interaction Data
Certain Cookies and tracking scripts collect search-related interaction data to support AI-powered functionality, such as search ranking, token-based recommendation and optimization of seller–buyer discovery. Where legally required, explicit opt-in consent is used before enabling such Cookies.
3 Third-Party Cookies
Some Cookies on the Platform are placed by third parties, such as:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- AI service providers and API partners
- Security and fraud-prevention services
- Payment processors
- Advertising partners and remarketing networks
- Tag management services
These third parties may collect information about your browsing activities over time and across websites. We do not control how third parties use this information. For details on how they handle data, please refer directly to their privacy policies.
4 How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or disable Cookies at any time using one of the following methods:
A) Through our Cookie Management Panel
Users in jurisdictions requiring opt-in consent (e.g., EEA, UK) will see a cookie banner providing options to:
- Accept all Cookies
- Reject all non-essential Cookies
- Customize preferences by category
B) Through your browser settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block Cookies
- Delete existing Cookies
- Block third-party Cookies
- Limit cross-site tracking
- Receive notifications before Cookies are stored
⚠️ Blocking or deleting Cookies may cause some Platform functions to work incorrectly.
To learn more about Cookies, visit: http://www.allaboutcookies.org
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5 Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers allow Users to send a Do Not Track signal. Because no unified industry standard exists, the Platform does not currently respond to DNT signals. We will revise this position if an industry standard is adopted.
6 Duration of Cookies
Cookies remain on your device for different periods:
Session Cookies
Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies
Stored for max 12 months unless deleted earlier
Retention of Cookie-related personal data follows the Data Retention section of our Privacy Policy.
7 Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
8 Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:contact@h3splatform.com