1. Purpose
This Cookie Policy has been prepared to inform you about the cookies and similar technologies used on our website. Cookies may be used to ensure the operation of the website, remember user preferences, measure performance, provide security and, where appropriate, carry out marketing activities. Transparency, purpose-based distinction and a legal basis are essential in the use of cookies. The Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK Authority) has also published guidelines on cookie practices.
2. What Is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files that are saved on your device via your browser when you visit a website. Thanks to cookies, site preferences can be remembered, sessions can be managed and statistical data on the use of the site can be generated.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The following types of cookies may be used on our site:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are required for the proper functioning of the website, establishing a secure session, cart operations, form security and the provision of basic functions. Without these cookies, the site may not work properly.
b) Functional Cookies
These help remember settings that improve the user experience, such as language preference, region selection or session preferences.
c) Analytics / Performance Cookies
These enable the analysis of site traffic, usage intensity, page performance and user behavior. This data is used to improve the site.
d) Advertising / Marketing Cookies
These may be used to present content, campaigns and advertisements relevant to your interests, to measure advertising performance and to display more relevant content across different platforms.
Not all cookies rely on the same legal basis. Strictly necessary cookies and analytics/marketing cookies should not be treated as belonging to the same category.
4. Purposes of Using Cookies
We may use cookies for the following purposes:
* ensuring the operation of the site
* managing user sessions and security
* remembering your preferences
* carrying out cart and order processes
* generating performance and usage statistics
* improving site content and design
* where appropriate, presenting campaigns and advertisements tailored to your interests
5. Legal Basis for Cookies
Cookies may rely on different legal bases depending on their purpose of use.
* Strictly necessary cookies, as they are mostly required for the operation of the website, ensuring security or providing the service, may rely on the legal grounds of performance of a contract, legal obligation or legitimate interest under Article 5 of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK).
* Non-essential cookies (in particular analytics, advertising and marketing cookies) are operated on the basis of your explicit consent, where applicable.
For this reason, you can make your choices via the cookie preference panel on our site and accept or reject non-essential cookies.
6. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
Both first-party cookies and cookies placed by third-party service providers may be used on our site. Third-party cookies may be used for purposes such as analytics, advertising, retargeting, social media integration and measurement of user behavior.
Depending on the technology infrastructure you use, cookies may be placed through, for example:
* the site infrastructure provider,
* the analytics provider,
* advertising and pixel tools,
* social media platforms,
* chat/communication tools.
If third-party cookies result in the transfer of data abroad, such transfer must also be assessed within the framework of Article 9 of the KVKK.
7. How Can You Control Cookies?
You can manage your cookie preferences:
* via the cookie management panel offered on our website,
* by changing your browser settings,
* by withdrawing the consent you previously gave.
However, if strictly necessary cookies are disabled, some parts of our website may not function properly.
8. Cookie Durations
Cookies can be divided into two categories according to their duration of use:
* Session cookies: deleted when the browser session is closed
* Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a certain period of time or until you delete them
The retention period of the cookies used may vary depending on the purpose and provider of the relevant cookie.
9. Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated in line with changes in the technologies used, legislative updates or operational needs. The current version becomes effective as of the date it is published on our website.
