beije COOKIE POLICY (UK)
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Beije Medikal Ürünler Pazarlama Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi ("Beije", "we", "us" or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies such as pixels, tags and SDKs when you visit www.beije.uk (the "Website").
Cookies help us:
- Ensure the Website works properly,
- Improve your user experience,
- Analyse Website performance,
- Deliver relevant advertising where permitted.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Notice, available at www.beije.uk, which explains how we process personal data under UK GDPR.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on our Website.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are not viruses and do not harm your device.
Cookies allow websites to:
- Recognise your device,
- Remember your preferences,
- Understand how users interact with the Website.
Some cookies may be considered personal data under UK GDPR where they can identify or single out a user.
3. Types of cookies we use
a) Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions such as logging in, filling in forms, or managing your shopping basket.
Legal basis: PECR – strictly necessary exemption
Consent required: No
b) Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.
Legal basis: UK GDPR – consent
Consent required: Yes
c) Performance / analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website (e.g. pages visited, time spent), allowing us to improve performance and usability.
Legal basis: UK GDPR – consent
Consent required: Yes
Analytics cookies (including Google Analytics) are not strictly necessary under UK law and require prior consent.
d) Marketing / advertising cookies
These cookies are used to deliver personalised advertising and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns across platforms such as Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn and X (Twitter).
Legal basis: UK GDPR & PECR – consent
Consent required: Yes
4. Purposes for using cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure core Website functionality (e.g. login, basket retention),
- Remember user preferences,
- Analyse Website usage and performance,
- Improve navigation and content,
- Deliver personalised ads and measure campaign effectiveness.
5. First-party and third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by Beije.
Third-party cookies are set by external service providers (e.g. analytics, advertising platforms).
Third-party providers may process data outside the UK. Where applicable, transfers are safeguarded using UK Standard Contractual Clauses / International Data Transfer Addendum.
6. Cookie details
| Provider | Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | First / Third | 6 months | Distinguish users for analytics | Analytics | |
| _gid | First / Third | 6 months | Distinguish users for analytics | Analytics | |
| _dc_gtm | First / Third | 6 months | Manage Google Analytics via GTM | Marketing | |
| _gat | First / Third | 6 months | Throttle request rate | Marketing | |
| Hotjar | _hjSession | First / Third | 6 months | Analyse user behaviour | Analytics |
| Meta (Facebook) | _fbp | First / Third | 6 months | Ad attribution | Marketing |
| TikTok | _ttp | First / Third | 6 months | Ad attribution | Marketing |
| _sid | First / Third | 6 months | Ad attribution | Marketing | |
| X (Twitter) | _guest_id | First / Third | 6 months | Ad attribution | Marketing |
7. Cookie duration
Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
8. How you can manage cookies
a) Cookie banner / preference centre
When you first visit our Website, you can:
- Accept all cookies,
- Reject non-essential cookies,
- Manage your preferences at any time.
You may update your preferences via the cookie settings link on our Website.
b) Browser settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Safari: Settings → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security
Blocking cookies may affect Website functionality.
9. Pixels and similar technologies
We may use tracking pixels in emails and on the Website to:
- Measure engagement,
- Understand campaign effectiveness.
Pixels do not access your device or retrieve unrelated personal data.
10. IP addresses and traffic data
We may collect IP addresses for:
- Security,
- Fraud prevention,
- Aggregated analytics.
IP addresses are not used to directly identify you unless required for legal or security reasons.
11. Your rights (UK GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data,
- Request rectification or erasure,
- Restrict or object to processing,
- Withdraw consent at any time,
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Contact us at kvkk@beije.co for any requests.
12. Contact details
Data Controller:
Beije Medikal Ürünler Pazarlama Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
Email: kvkk@beije.co
Last updated: 20.01.2026