Cookie Policy

COOKIE POLICY FOR THE WEBSITE 

This cookie policy is prepared pursuant to Article 10 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (the “PDPL”) and its secondary legislation by Çakmak Attorney Partnership located at the addresses Levazım Mah. Koru Sok. No: 2 Zorlu Center D Lobisi T3 Katı D:356 Beşiktaş İstanbul and Aziziye Mah. Piyade Sok. No:18 C Blok Kat:3 Çankaya Ankara (“Çakmak”). 

The purpose of this cookie policy is to inform you about the processing of your personal data obtained automatically through the placement of cookies used on our website on your device, the purposes and types of cookies we use and how you can manage these cookies. 

Except for cookies other than strictly necessary cookies, we obtain explicit consents from users for the cookies used on our website and the users can change their consents at any time. Users can view the types of cookies used on our website by accessing the link located in the bottom left corner of our website and can specify their preferences by selecting “on” or “off” option for each cookie, except for strictly necessary cookies. Users can also change their preferences at any time using this panel if they prefer. 

1. TYPES OF COOKIES  

Types of cookies according to the duration of use: Only persistent cookies are used on our website based on the duration of use. Persistent cookies are not deleted when you close the internet browser but are automatically either after a certain date or after a certain period. 

First and third-party cookies: Both first and third-party cookies are used on our website. First-party cookies are directly placed by the website you visit. Third-party cookies are placed by a third party other than the website you are visiting. 

Types of cookies according to their purpose of use: Three types of cookies are used on our website according to the purpose of use: (i) Strictly Necessary Cookies, (ii) Functional Cookie and (iii) Performance Cookies. Please see the below table for further information on the cookies used on our website.  

2. PURPOSE AND LEGAL GROUNDS FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA 

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Strictly necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of our website, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. Personal data collected through this cookie is processed in accordance with Article 5 paragraph (2) subparagraph (c) of the PDPL, which states that “It is necessary to process personal data of the parties to the agreement, provided it is directly related to the execution or performance of an agreement” or subparagraph (f) which states that “It is strictly necessary to process data for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided it does not violate the fundamental rights and freedoms of the relevant person”. 
• Functional Cookies: The functional cookies used on our website are to help perform certain functionalities such as sharing the content of our website on social media platforms, collecting feedback and other third-party features. Your personal data collected through this cookie is processed after obtaining your explicit consent in accordance with Article 5 paragraph (1) of the PDPL.  
• Performance Cookies: The performance cookies used on our website are used for understanding how users are interacting with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source etc. Your personal data collected through these cookies are processed after obtaining your explicit consent in accordance with Article 5 paragraph (1) of the PDPL. 

3. TRANSFER OF PROCESSED PERSONAL DATA 

In accordance with Article 8 of PDPL and in line with the purposes listed above, personal data processed via the cookies on our website may be transferred to authorized public institutions and organizations.  

4. METHOD OF COLLECTING PERSONAL DATA  

Your personal data is automatically collected through electronic means via cookies on our website and through the devices that you use to access our website. 

5. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER ARTICLE 11 OF THE PDPL 

You may exercise your below listed rights, which are stipulated under Article 11 of the PDPL, by contacting Çakmak through the communication channel provided in section 6 below and through the method indicated thereunder: 

• to learn whether their personal data are processed by Çakmak or not, 
• to request information if their personal data are processed, 

• to learn the purpose of processing their personal data and whether this data is used for intended purpose, 
• to know the third parties to whom their personal data is transferred domestically or abroad, 
• to request correction if the personal data is incomplete or inaccurately processed, 
• to request deletion or destruction of their personal data pursuant to the conditions stipulated under Article 7 of the PDPL, 
• to request notification of the operations carried out as per subparagraphs (d) and (e) of Article 11 of the PDPL to third parties to whom personal data has been transferred,  
• if the analysis of personal data solely through automated systems results in an adverse outcome, to object to this, 
• request indemnification for the damage incurred, if any, due to unlawful processing of their personal data. 

6. REQUESTS OF RELEVANT PERSONS 

Relevant persons whose personal data are processed through cookies used on our website may submit their requests to Çakmak in accordance with Article 11 of the PDPL by sending an e-mail to [email protected] with a petition prepared in accordance with the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles of Application to the Data Controller. 

7. COOKIE SETTINGS IN BROWSER SETTINGS 

You may change your cookie preferences at any time from the link located in the bottom left corner of our website. After switching the buttons on the cookie management panel to “on” or “off” according to your preference, click on the “Save Settings” button. Refresh the page to activate your settings. 

In addition, you may also partially control the cookies through browser settings. You may access information on the management of cookies in frequently used browsers via the links listed below: 

• Google Chrome 
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Opera