Cookie Policy

1. Data Controller

This Cookie Policy has been prepared by Botterfly AI Teknoloji Limited Şirketi, operating under the brand name Mikato, in its capacity as data controller pursuant to Article 10 of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK) and the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles to be Observed in Fulfilling the Obligation to Inform.

Data Controller: Botterfly AI Teknoloji Limited Şirketi
Brand: Mikato
Website: mikato.co
Contact: hello@mikato.co

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They contain name-value data and allow the website to remember your preferences and recognise your device on subsequent visits. Cookies can only be accessed by the domain that created them (e.g., mikato.co).

Cookies are a standard part of internet technology. Their primary functions are remembering visitor preferences and recognising the device during a session.

3. Cookie Types

By ownership

• First-party cookies – Placed directly by mikato.co.
• Third-party cookies – Placed by our analytics partner (Google).

By duration

• Session cookies – Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies – Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

4. Cookie Categories We Use

Strictly necessary cookies

Required for the website to function. These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for core functionality.

Legal basis: KVKK Art. 5(2)(c) – necessary for the performance of a contract, and Art. 5(2)(f) – legitimate interest of the data controller.

Analytics / performance cookies (Google Analytics 4)

Help us understand which pages are visited, how users navigate the site, and how we can improve our service. All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and statistical. These cookies are only loaded after you give your explicit consent.

Legal basis: KVKK Art. 5(1) – your explicit consent.

Marketing / advertising cookies (Google Ads)

Used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show you relevant ads based on your visit to our website. These cookies are only loaded after you give your explicit consent.

Legal basis: KVKK Art. 5(1) – your explicit consent.

Cookieless analytics

We also use Vercel Web Analytics, a privacy-friendly, cookieless analytics service that does not set cookies, does not use tracking pixels, and does not collect personally identifiable information. Visitors are identified by a daily-rotating hash that cannot be used to track individuals across sessions or websites. No consent is required for this service.

5. Cross-Border Data Transfer

When you consent to analytics or marketing cookies, your personal data will be transferred to servers outside of Turkey:

• Google Analytics: Data is processed on Google servers in the United States.
• Google Ads: Data is processed on Google servers in the United States.

These transfers are carried out pursuant to KVKK Article 9 based on your explicit consent. By activating analytics or marketing cookies through our cookie management panel, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your data to the United States.

6. Your Consent and How to Manage Cookies

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner is displayed where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all optional cookies
• Manage your preferences by category

No optional cookies (analytics or marketing) are loaded until you provide your explicit consent. Strictly necessary cookies are activated automatically as they are essential for the website to function.

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer of any page. Your updated preferences take effect immediately.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
• Safari: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Your Rights Under KVKK (Article 11)

Under Article 11 of KVKK, you have the right to:

• Learn whether your personal data is being processed
• Request information about processing if your data has been processed
• Learn the purpose of processing and whether data is used in accordance with its purpose
• Know the third parties to whom your data is transferred domestically or abroad
• Request correction of your data if it is incomplete or inaccurate
• Request deletion or destruction of your data under the conditions set out in KVKK
• Request notification of corrections or deletions to third parties to whom your data has been transferred
• Object to any result that is to your detriment arising from the analysis of your data exclusively through automated systems
• Claim compensation for damages arising from unlawful processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@mikato.co. Your request will be processed free of charge within 30 days.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes take effect upon publication on this page. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.