COOKIE POLICY

MEHMET ALPASLAN YÜKSEL (the “Company”), operating at ARAP CAMİ MAH. BERGAMUT SK. NO: 3 İÇ KAPI NO: 1, BEYOĞLU/ ISTANBUL, manages the website karakoymakina.com (the “Site”). Cookies (“Cookie/Cookies”) may be used by the Company in any form while Users (both registered members and other visitors collectively referred to as “User(s)”) visit the Site. This use of Cookies is carried out in accordance with applicable legislation, primarily Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK). The Company cannot disclose personal data of Users to third parties or use it for purposes other than processing in accordance with the Clarification Text and the KVKK.

What is a Cookie?

Cookies are very small text files, usually consisting of letters and numbers, stored on your computer (or other devices like smartphones or tablets) by the websites you visit through your browser. Cookies do not contain personal information such as name, gender, or address.

How are Cookies Used?

The Company uses cookies to:

Remember your preferences and personalize your use of the website, mobile application, or mobile site.

Save your password and keep your session active, saving you from entering your password multiple times on each visit.

Recognize and remember you on subsequent visits.

Determine how you use the website, mobile application, or mobile site, including the devices and locations you connect from, which content you view, and the duration of your visit.

Present content and advertisements tailored to your interests, i.e., for targeted advertising purposes.

Perform essential functions necessary for the operation of the platforms.

Analyze the platforms and improve performance.

Increase the functionality of the platforms and provide ease of use.

Cookie Management

Depending on your web browser, you can access information about cookies and manage permissions as follows:

Google Chrome: Click the “lock” icon or “i” in the address bar, then go to the “Cookie” section to allow or block cookies.

Internet Explorer: Click “Tools” in the top-right corner, then go to the “Security” section to allow or block cookies.

Mozilla Firefox: Click the menu in the top-right corner, select “Options,” then use “Privacy & Security” to manage cookies.

Other browsers (Opera, Microsoft Edge, etc.): Refer to the browser’s help or support pages.

Safari: Go to your phone’s “Settings,” select “Safari,” and manage cookies under the “Privacy & Security” section.

Rejecting Persistent or Session Cookies

You may continue to use the website, mobile application, and mobile site if you reject persistent or session cookies, but access to certain features may be limited. In mobile apps, this may vary.

Types of Cookies by Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the proper functioning of the platform. Blocking them may prevent the platform from working correctly.

Analytical/Performance Cookies: Used to analyze and understand platform performance and interaction, and help improve the platform. Their use can be blocked.

Functional and Analytical Cookies: Enhance user experience by remembering previous preferences, allowing access to certain content, optimizing platform use, and responding to user requests. May contain personal data such as username. Examples include Google Analytics, Google Ad Manager, Adform Data Management Platform, Criteo, Teads, Neustar, Pubmatic, Oracle Data Management (BlueKai).

Targeting/Advertising/Commercial Cookies

These cookies are used to display content, including advertisements, based on users’ interests and preferences, providing personalized ads and enhancing user experience.

Flash Cookies

Used to enable audio or video content on the platforms.

Third-Party Cookies

The platform works with trusted third-party advertising providers who may place their cookies to serve personalized ads. Third-party cookies collect, process, and analyze browsing information.

Cookies by Storage Duration

Persistent Cookies: Remain on the device until deleted or until a specified expiration date. Mainly used to track user preferences and site activity.

Session Cookies: Used to separate user sessions; do not collect personal data. Deleted when the session ends or the platform is closed.

Social Media Integration and Cookies

The platform uses first-party and third-party cookies to collect information, remember demographics and interests, display ads, and track visits. When social media plugins are used, data is sent directly to the social network’s servers. The Company has no control over how social networks process your data. Check each social network’s privacy policy for details.

Certain cookies are essential for proper platform functionality. If blocked, you may need to re-enter information on each visit, and some online services or pages may not function correctly.

This Cookie Policy provides general information to Users about cookies used or that may be used by the Company and informs Users that they have the authority to manage cookies. The Company reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy.