As Akkök Holding A.Ş. we aim to provide you, our valued visitors, with a better service on our website www.akkok.com.tr. This policy is intended to inform you about the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and how you can manage these cookies regarding the processing of personal data obtained automatically through the placement of cookies on your device.

Within the scope of the relevant legislation, your personal data may be processed through cookies used on our website. This process is carried out securely and transparently via the Cerezgo Cookie Management System. Our visitors can update their cookie preferences at any time or withdraw their previous consent. You can easily manage your preferences regarding different cookie categories via the “Change Cookie Preferences” link located at the bottom of the page.

Thanks to the Cerezgo infrastructure, you can securely determine your cookie preferences without needing to manually change your browser settings, and you may evaluate the option to limit use to only strictly necessary cookies. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may restrict specific functions of our website.

1. ABOUT COOKIES

A cookie is a type of text file placed on a user’s device by website operators and transferred as part of an HTTP(S) (HyperText Transfer Protocol) request. According to another definition, cookies are small-sized rich text formats that allow certain information regarding users to be stored on their terminal devices when a webpage is visited.

2. TYPES AND CLASSIFICATION OF COOKIES

2.1. Classification by Duration

• 2.1.1. Session Cookies: Used to ensure session continuity, these cookies are temporary and expire when the browser is closed or the session is terminated.
• 2.1.2. Persistent Cookies: Persistent cookies are defined for a specific period and remain on the device until that period expires or they are deleted by the user/browser.

2.2 Classification by Source

• 2.2.1. First-party Cookies: Cookies placed directly by the website visited.
• 2.2.2. Third-party Cookies: Cookies placed on the device not by the website visited, but by third parties providing services such as advertising or analytics.

2.3 Classification by Purpose

• 2.3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: Cookies required for the operation and security (e.g., WAF) of the website. Without these cookies, the site may not function securely or correctly.
• 2.3.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies: Cookies used to analyze user behavior, measure site traffic, and make improvements (e.g., Google Analytics).

3. COOKIES USED ON OUR WEBSITE

Details regarding the cookies collected through our website are as follows:

4. COOKIE MANAGEMENT

You may choose not to use cookies subject to your consent at any time. To do this, you can contact us via the communication addresses specified below or determine your preference via the cookie management panel (Cerezgo) that opens when you enter the website.

Alternatively, you can control cookies through internet browser settings:

• Cookie Settings for Google Chrome
• Cookie Settings for Firefox
• Cookie Settings for Safari

5. EFFECTIVENESS AND UPDATES

This Cookie Policy entered into force on the date of its publication. Our Cookie Policy may be updated to comply with changing conditions and legislation. The current policy is published on www.akkok.com.tr.

6. YOUR RIGHTS AS A DATA SUBJECT

Regarding your personal data, the rights you have as a data subject are set forth in Article 11 of the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) and are as follows:

• To learn whether your personal data is being processed,
• To request information if your personal data has been processed,
• To learn the purpose of processing your personal data and whether they are used in accordance with their purpose,
• To know the third parties to whom personal data is transferred domestically or abroad,
• To request correction of personal data if it is incomplete or incorrectly processed,
• To request the deletion or destruction of personal data,
• To object to the occurrence of a result against the person himself/herself by analyzing the processed data exclusively through automated systems,
• To demand compensation for damages in case of damage due to the unlawful processing of personal data.

As a data subject, you can submit your requests to us via the following methods: