Privacy and Cookie Policy
Privacy and Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device while browsing a website. They save your preferences, usage patterns, and certain login details to offer a faster and more personalized browsing experience. For example, when you select “Remember Me” on a login page, a cookie keeps your login information so you don’t have to enter it again on your next visit.
Cookies themselves cannot access your personal data, install software, or infect your device with viruses. They simply store small text entries that help websites function efficiently. However, some malicious websites may use tracking cookies to monitor your behavior without consent. For this reason, we encourage users to clear cookies periodically and avoid accepting cookies from untrusted websites.
Cookies are also widely used for advertising personalization. When you search for a product, such as a wristwatch, you may later see ads related to that product across various platforms. This happens because cookies record browsing habits anonymously. You can always disable personalized ads through your browser or Google account settings.
E-commerce platforms also rely on cookies so your shopping cart contents remain saved even when you close and reopen your browser. Without cookies, online shopping and many modern website features would not function properly.
2. What Is This Cookie Policy?
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies are used on your device, for what purposes they are stored, and how your data is processed. Websites are required to obtain your explicit consent before using non-essential cookies. You are free to reject cookies; however, refusing them may limit certain site features.
3. Which Laws Govern Cookie Usage?
Our Cookie Policy complies with the principles of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). GDPR gives users the right to know how, why, and where their data is stored and processed. Websites must clearly inform users about cookie types, purposes, duration, and opt-out options.
The policy also aligns with the principles of Turkey’s Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), which regulates personal data processing, including cookie usage. When applicable, both GDPR and KVKK requirements are taken into consideration.
4. What Should a Cookie Policy Include?
This policy outlines the following:
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Types of cookies used on our website
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How long cookies are stored
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What kind of data cookies track
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Purposes of cookie usage (functional, analytical, performance, marketing)
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Whether data is shared with third parties
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How users can manage, reject, or delete cookies
These elements ensure transparency and compliance with data protection standards.
5. Where Is the Cookie Policy Located?
A Cookie Policy may appear as a standalone page or as a section within the Privacy Policy. When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear, informing you about cookie usage and giving you the option to accept or manage settings. Under GDPR, consent must be explicit and cannot be pre-selected or implied.
6. Cookie Usage in Turkey
While Turkey does not have a dedicated cookie regulation similar to the EU’s ePrivacy Directive, cookie usage involving personal data falls under KVKK. Essential cookies, such as security and functionality cookies, generally do not require explicit consent. However, analytical and advertising cookies may require user approval.
Where services are offered to users in the EU, GDPR rules may also apply.