This Policy has been prepared to inform users about the principles regarding the use of cookies by Altanlar Otomotiv Nakliyat ve Gıda Ticaret Sanayi Limited Şirketi.
During access to websites, electronic platforms, applications, emails, or advertisements provided by Altanlar Otomotiv Nakliyat ve Gıda Ticaret Sanayi Limited Şirketi (“Company”), small data files that enable the recording and collection of certain data on users’ computers, mobile phones, tablets, or other devices may be placed. These data files, placed on computers or other devices, may include cookies, pixel tags, flash cookies, web beacons, or other similar data storage technologies. In this Policy, the term “cookie” is used to refer to cookies and similar technologies that may be used by the Company.
Although personal data collection is possible through cookies, not all data collected via cookies may qualify as personal data. Therefore, it should be noted that data obtained through cookies will only be evaluated within the framework of this Policy and the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) to the extent that they constitute personal data under Turkish law.
1. Types of Cookies
Cookies can be classified by their duration or the domain they belong to. When classified by duration, cookies are divided into session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are deleted when the user closes the browser, whereas persistent cookies remain on the user’s computer/device for a predefined period. When classified by the domain they belong to, cookies are divided into first-party cookies and third-party cookies. Cookies placed by the visited domain are referred to as first-party cookies, while those placed by a different domain are referred to as third-party cookies. If third parties place cookies on the user’s device through the visited domain, third-party cookies are involved.
2. Purposes of Using Cookies
The Company may use cookies on its websites, platforms, applications, advertisements, and communications for the purposes listed below:
a. Operational Purposes: The Company may use cookies that are essential for managing and securing its websites, platforms, applications, and services. Examples include technologies that allow the use of functions on websites, applications, and platforms, and cookies used to detect irregular behavior in these mediums.
b. Functional Purposes: The Company may use cookies to make its websites, platforms, applications, and services easier to use and to customize them for users. Cookies that remember user information and preferences can be given as examples of cookies used for functional purposes.
c. Performance Purposes: The Company may also use cookies to enhance and measure the performance of its websites, applications, platforms, and services. For example, cookies that help us understand how users interact with the Company’s websites, applications, platforms, and services or analyze user behavior fall under this category.
d. Advertising Purposes: The Company may use first-party cookies and third-party cookies to deliver ads and similar content tailored to users’ interests through the Company’s or third-party websites, platforms, and applications. Examples include cookies that measure the effectiveness of advertisements or determine whether a particular ad was clicked on or how many times it was viewed.
3. Rejecting and Deleting Cookies
Most browsers allow cookies by default. However, users can refuse or delete cookies at any time by changing their browser settings. The method for changing these settings varies depending on the browser used, and users should consult the relevant service provider for instructions on how to disable cookies.
By using the website www.altanlarltd.com.tr, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not wish for cookies to be used in this way, you should adjust your browser settings. However, it is important to note that disabling cookies may impact your user experience on the www.altanlarltd.com.tr website. While you can continue to use the application and/or website if you refuse persistent or session cookies, you may not have full access to all functionalities, or you may encounter limited access. To fully benefit from the application and/or website, we recommend allowing cookies.
4. Authorized Service Providers
The Company may seek assistance from authorized service providers for the operation and promotion of its websites, platforms, applications, and services. These service providers may place cookies and similar technologies (third-party cookies) on users’ computers/devices and collect information such as IP addresses, unique identifiers, and device identifiers to detect user devices.
5. Third-Party Websites, Products, and Services
The Company’s websites, platforms, and applications may include links to third-party websites, products, and services. These links are subject to the privacy policies of the third parties, and it should be understood that third-party websites and their policies are independent of the Company. The Company is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. When visiting these linked websites, we recommend reviewing their privacy policies.