Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 6, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how mercanove uses cookies on our website. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, understand how you interact with our content, and provide personalized features. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. We are committed to transparency regarding our data practices and your rights.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing preferences, login details, and site interactions. We use cookies to remember your preferences and provide a seamless experience across multiple visits. These files are essential for modern website functionality and help us deliver content tailored to your interests. When you return to our site, cookies enable us to recognize you and enhance your experience without requiring you to re-enter information.

Types of Cookies We Use

We employ several categories of cookies to optimize your experience:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for basic site functionality, security, and navigation. Without them, core features like logging in and accessing protected content would not work properly.
• Performance Cookies: We use these to analyze how visitors use our site, including which pages are most popular and where users encounter issues. This helps us improve site performance and usability.
• Preference Cookies: These remember your choices, such as language preferences, display settings, and other customizations you've selected during previous visits.
• Marketing Cookies: We may use these to track your interests and deliver more relevant content. They help us understand which brunch guides and breakfast recommendations resonate most with our audience.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your overall experience on our brunch guide platform. When you explore Istanbul's breakfast café culture, navigate between Karaköy and Moda locations, or read about traditional Turkish breakfast spreads, cookies help us remember your preferences. We analyze cookie data to understand which content about serpme formats or Bosphorus view rooftop venues performs best, allowing us to improve our recommendations. This information helps us create better guides for English speakers discovering Turkish breakfast culture and planning their perfect weekend morning. We never sell your cookie data to third parties and only use it to serve you better.

Managing Your Cookies

You have full control over your cookie settings. Most web browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being set. You can adjust your browser settings to delete existing cookies or prevent new ones from being stored. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features or enjoy a fully personalized experience on our site. Some essential cookies cannot be disabled without compromising core functionality. If you have specific concerns about your cookie preferences, you can clear your browser history and cache to remove all stored cookies at any time. We respect your choices and encourage you to adjust settings according to your comfort level.