Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2/12/2025

This Cookie Po/licy explains how The Byzantium Hotel (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By continuing to browse or use our site, you agree that we may store and access cookies as described in this/ policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be “session cookies” (which are deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. Who We Are

This Cookie Policy applies to the website operated by:

The Byzantium Hotel
Address: Cankurataran Mah. Akbıyık Cad. No: 29 Sultanahmet/Istanbul
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +90 212 458 62 00

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies on our website for the following purposes:

• To ensure the site works properly (basic navigation, page loading, security)
• To remember your basic preferences (such as language or display settings, where applicable)
• To understand how visitors use our site and to improve performance and content (via analytics)
• To enable certain third-party features such as the WhatsApp contact button

We do not use cookies to sell your data, and we do not use cookies to create personal marketing profiles or online behavioural advertising on this website.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the website. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure areas, and load balancing. Without these cookies, the website may not perform properly. These cookies do not store information that directly identifies you.

4.2 Functional & Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language, region, or form inputs) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages that you can customise.

4.3 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistical information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand which pages are visited, how long visitors stay on the site, and how they arrived here. We use this information only to improve the performance and content of our website.

The data collected by Google Analytics is aggregated and does not allow us to identify you personally. You can learn more about how Google processes data by visiting Google’s own privacy and cookie documentation. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by using the browser add-on provided by Google.

4.4 Third-Party Cookies (WhatsApp and Other Services)

Our website includes a WhatsApp button that allows you to contact us quickly via WhatsApp. When you click this button, you may be redirected to the WhatsApp platform or app. WhatsApp may set its own cookies on your device, which are subject to WhatsApp’s own privacy and cookie policies.

We may also embed content or links from third-party services (e.g. maps, video platforms, booking tools). These third parties may set their own cookies which we do not control. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of these providers for more information.

5. Cookies We Do Not Use

On this website, we do not use cookies for:

• Selling your personal data
• Creating detailed marketing or advertising profiles
• Displaying third-party targeted advertising based on your browsing history

6. Cookie Duration

Some cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser (session cookies), while others may remain on your device for a longer period or until you delete them manually (persistent cookies). The duration depends on the specific cookie and its purpose, but we aim to keep these periods reasonable and in line with our need to operate and improve the website.

7. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have the right to control cookies. Most web browsers allow you to:

• View which cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block or limit cookies from specific websites
• Disable all cookies completely

The method for managing cookies differs between browsers. You can usually find cookie settings in the “Options”, “Settings” or “Privacy” sections of your browser. Please note that if you disable certain cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly or may become less user-friendly.

8. Consent to Cookies

By continuing to use our website after seeing a cookie notice or by browsing our pages, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this Cookie Policy. Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

The Byzantium Hotel
Address: Cankurataran Mah. Akbıyık Cad. No: 29 Sultanahmet/Istanbul
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +90 212 458 62 00