1. What is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files saved to your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) via your browser when you visit a website. Cookies enable the website to function more efficiently, remember your preferences (language, region, session details, etc.), and provide analytical insights to site administrators.
2. Types of Cookies Used and Their Purposes
Different types of cookies are used on our website depending on their purpose. The use of all cookies other than Strictly Necessary Cookies is subject to your explicit consent.
A. Strictly Necessary / Technical Cookies (No Consent Required)
Purpose: Essential for the website to perform its basic functions, ensure security, and render pages correctly.
Example: Saving your privacy preferences, temporarily storing data during form completion, or session management.
Status: These cookies cannot be disabled; disabling them will cause certain parts of the site to function improperly.
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Subject to Consent)
Purpose: Allow us to understand how many people visit our site, which pages are most popular, and how visitors navigate the platform. This data is collected anonymously and analyzed to improve website performance.
Example: Google Analytics cookies.
C. Functional Cookies (Subject to Consent)
Purpose: Enable the website to recognize you on your next visit and remember your preferences (such as your language choice, region, or corporate newsletter subscription status), providing a more personalized experience.
D. Targeting & Marketing Cookies (Subject to Consent)
Purpose: Used through our partners (Meta Business Suite, Google, etc.) to deliver product promotions, campaigns, and advertisements tailored to your interests. They track your visit to our website to measure advertising effectiveness.
3. How to Manage Your Cookie Settings
Managing your cookie preferences and choosing which data to permit while using our website is entirely under your control. You can manage your cookies using the following methods:
A. Via Our Website (Cookie Preference Panel)
By clicking the "Cookie Settings" or "Manage Preferences" button on the banner displayed when you first visit our site, you can enable or disable non-essential cookie categories (Analytics, Functional, Marketing). You can update these settings at any time by clicking the cookie icon at the bottom left of the page.
B. Via Your Internet Browser Settings
If you wish to block cookies entirely or receive an alert when they are stored, you can adjust your browser settings. You can manage cookies in commonly used browsers via the following links:
Important Note: If you block all cookies (including strictly necessary cookies) through your browser, certain corporate features or B2B portals on the Polat Makina website may not function as intended.
4. Data Subject Rights & Contact
If you wish to exercise your rights under Article 11 of the PDPL regarding your personal data processed through cookies (requesting information, correction, deletion, etc.), you can submit your requests to Polat Makina via the official application channels (email/KEP) specified in our Privacy Policy and Clarification Text.
