- Types of Cookies
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies: First-party cookies are created and placed by the website you are visiting, which is shown in the address bar. Third-party cookies are created by sites other than the one being visited, allowing for tracking of user preferences and behaviors. In this context, our website uses only first-party cookies.
Types of Cookies Based on Duration: Persistent cookies are those that are not deleted when the web browser is closed and are removed after a certain date or period. Session cookies, on the other hand, are used to maintain the continuity of the session and are deleted when the user’s browser is closed. In this context, our website uses both session and persistent cookies based on their durations.
Types of Cookies Based on Purpose:
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These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. For example, essential cookies are used for purposes such as authentication and ensuring that information related to your current session is not lost. These cookies are used for security and authentication purposes and are not used for marketing purposes. |
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These cookies allow our website to remember the preferences of users who visit the site. For example, they can remember the visitor’s language preference or text font size selection. Disabling the use of these cookies may result in the loss of personalized features and prevent the website from remembering your preferences. |
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These cookies help in improving our website. They collect information about how visitors use the site, are used to monitor whether the site is functioning properly, and help in detecting any errors encountered. |
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These cookies are used to promote products and services on our website or on external platforms, to display relevant and personalized advertisements in collaboration with our partners, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. |
Session Cookies | These are cookies that are deleted from the computer/device when the web browser is closed. |
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These are cookies that remain on the computer/device for a specified period. |
Cookies can be used for purposes such as being absolutely necessary, functional, or for advertising/marketing. In this context, our website uses strictly necessary cookies to provide the information society services you explicitly request, but these cookies are not stored by us.
- Reasons for Using Cookies
The company uses cookies for the following purposes, but not limited to:
- For the management and security of messages and services
- Cookies can be used to facilitate the use of electronic services such as websites, mobile applications, etc. and to make them suitable for users.
- They can be used to increase the functionality and performance of the website.
- They can be used to send advertisements, etc. to users.
- They can be used to inform you of the location of the nearest company branch.
- They can be used to ensure the legal security of our website and you.
- Rejecting and Deleting Cookies
Most browsers allow the use of cookies. Users can adjust their settings according to their browser preferences to reject or delete cookies if they wish.
If cookies are deleted or rejected, some features of our website and services may not be accessible.
By using our website without deleting or rejecting some or all cookies, you agree that we may place these cookies on your device.
By clicking the “Accept” button, you consent to the use of cookies.
- How Can You Control Cookies?
You can delete the cookies already present on your computer and prevent cookies from being saved/placed on your browser.
Internet browsers are set to automatically accept cookies by default. Since managing cookies varies from browser to browser, you can refer to the help menu of your browser or application for detailed information.
For example,
You can manage it using the option:
“Google Chrome -> Settings -> Advanced -> Privacy and Security -> Site Settings -> Cookies and Site Data -> Allow sites to save and read cookie data”
You can manage it from the menu:
“Internet Explorer -> Settings -> Internet Options -> Privacy -> Advanced settings”
Most internet browsers allow you to:
- View and delete saved cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser
If you prefer to delete cookies, your preferences on the relevant website will be removed. Additionally, if you choose to completely block cookies, many websites and digital platforms, including those belonging to the Company, may not function properly.
To control cookies on your mobile device:
On Apple Devices:
You can clear your browsing history and cookies by following the steps: “Settings -> Safari -> Clear History and Website Data”.
To delete cookies while keeping your browsing history, follow: “Settings -> Safari -> Advanced -> Website Data -> Remove All Website Data”.
If you do not want to keep browsing data while visiting sites:
You can activate private browsing by following: “Safari -> Company icon -> Private -> Done”.
You can block cookies with: “Settings -> Safari -> Block All Cookies”. However, blocking cookies may cause some websites and features to not function properly.
On Android Devices:
You can clear your cookies with: “Chrome App -> Settings -> Privacy -> Clear Browsing Data -> Cookies, Media Licenses, and Site Data -> Clear Data”.
You can allow or block cookies with: “Chrome App -> Settings -> Site Settings -> Cookies”.
In the processing of personal data through cookies in question, the processing condition of “Data processing is mandatory for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the relevant person” is relied upon in accordance with subparagraph (f) of the second paragraph of Article 5 of the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data. You can forward your requests within the scope of Article 11 of the Law No. 6698, which “regulates the rights of the relevant person”, to our company in accordance with the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles of Application to the Data Controller.