As Kardeşler Pen (“Company”); the confidentiality and security of your personal data are among our top priorities. In this context, we would like to inform you about your personal data in order to fulfill our information obligation arising from Article 10 of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (“KVKK”). Personal data means any information that determines or makes your identity determinable.
The website you are visiting, which belongs to the Company (“Website”), is a site that uses cookies. A cookie is a small text file, mostly consisting of combinations of letters and numbers, that is stored on the terminal devices in use and allows the device in question to be identified.
The purpose of this Information Text on Cookies is to inform you about the types of cookies we use for which purposes and how you can manage these cookies in relation to the processing of your personal data obtained automatically through the placement of cookies used on our Website on your terminal devices.
WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES ARE USED BY THE COMPANY?
It is possible to classify the types of cookies into three categories: cookies according to their purpose of use, cookies according to their duration, and cookies according to their parties.
1.1. Cookies According to Their Purpose of Use
As a company, we use four types of cookies according to their purpose of use. These are: Performance Identification (Analytics) Cookies, Targeting Identification Cookies, Functional Identification Cookies, and Mandatory Identification (Absolutely Necessary) Cookies. In the mobile application, the SDK (Software Development Kit) of the relevant application is used instead of cookies. (Our company's mobile applications and/or websites will all be referred to as the "Platform" together.)
1.1.1. Performance Identification (Analytics) Cookies: These cookies allow us to monitor visits and traffic so that we can measure and improve the performance of the Website; They help us learn which pages are the most and least popular and see how customers navigate the site. All information collected by these cookies is anonymized. If you do not allow these cookies, it will not be known when you visited our site and your performance cannot be tracked. For example: Tracking your click frequency.
1.1.2. Targeting Identification Cookies: These cookies are used to offer products according to your preferences and interests, and can be set by our advertising partners on the Website. In this way, targeting identification cookies can be used by our advertising partners to create a profile of your interests and show relevant advertisements on other sites. Targeting identification cookies do not directly store your personal data; however, they allow your browser and internet device to be identified. If you do not allow targeting cookies, the probability of you encountering targeted advertisements will be low. For example: Detecting the products you have added to your favorites or the pages you frequently visit and providing you with personalized product recommendations.
1.1.3. Functional Identification Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to offer enhanced functionality and personalization. Functional identification cookies may be set by the Company or by third-party providers whose services we add to our pages. If you do not allow functional identification cookies, all or some of these services may not work properly. For example: Settings you make regarding your language preferences. 1.1.4. Mandatory Identification (Absolutely Necessary) Cookies: These cookies are cookies that are mandatory for the operation of the Website and cannot be disabled by our systems. Mandatory identification cookies are used mandatory to fulfill an information society service requested by the user (for example; logging in, filling out forms, remembering privacy preferences). You can set your browser to block or warn you about mandatory identification cookies; however, in this case, some parts of our website will not work as required.
1.2. Cookies According to Their Duration
As a Company, we use two types of cookies according to their duration. These are session cookies and persistent cookies.
1.2.1. Session (non persistent) Cookies: Session cookies, also called temporary cookies, are used by the Company to ensure the continuity of the session. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your internet browser. For example: Determining that you have visited the Website for the first time.
1.2.2. Persistent Cookies: Persistent cookies, which are not deleted automatically when the internet browser is closed, are automatically deleted on a certain date or after a certain period of time. For example: To ensure that you do not re-enter your login information each time you log in to your account on the Website.
1.3. By parties:
1.3.1. First Party Cookies
They are placed on the device directly by the visited Website or the Company.
1.3.2. Third Party Cookies
Cookies placed on the device by a third party, such as an advertiser or analytics system, that cooperates with the Company.
The types of cookies used may vary depending on the browser you use to access the Website. You can access detailed and up-to-date information on the types of cookies used by the Company (cookie name, cookie type, purpose of cookie use and cookie duration) via the "Cookie Preferences" button at the bottom of the Website's homepage.
LEGAL REASON FOR THE USE OF COOKIES BY THE COMPANY AND THE PURPOSES OF USE OF COOKIES
The Company has included the names and purposes of each cookie in the table on the screen that you will access through the "Cookie Preferences" button at the bottom of the homepage of the Website. The Company processes your personal data based on the legal compliance reasons specified in Article 5 of the KVKK and listed below for the purposes set out in the table in question. Your personal data collected through cookies;
Based on the legal reason that processing your personal data is necessary, provided that it is directly related to the establishment or execution of the contract; In order to enable you to benefit from the services offered by the Platform and to perform basic functions with mandatory identification cookies,
Based on the legal reason that data processing is mandatory for the establishment, exercise or protection of a right; Personal data processed through all types of cookies used on the Platform are processed for the purpose of conducting legal and litigation proceedings in the event of a legal dispute or a request for information by public institutions,
Based on the legal reason that data processing is mandatory for the legitimate interests of our company, provided that it does not harm your fundamental rights and freedoms; to carry out activities aimed at developing and improving the performance and functionality of the Platform, to ensure ease of use of the Platform,
Based on the legal reason that you have given your explicit consent; to improve your shopping experience by using Performance Identification Cookies, Targeting Identification Cookies and Functional Identification Cookies, to provide our services and make special promotions for you, to present promotions and marketing offers, to improve the content of the Website or mobile application according to you and/or to determine your preferences, to carry out activities aimed at increasing your satisfaction.
TO WHOM, ON WHAT LEGAL REASON AND FOR WHAT PURPOSES DOES THE COMPANY TRANSFER YOUR PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED THROUGH COOKIES?
The Company takes care to process your personal data collected through cookies in accordance with the provisions of the KVKK regarding the transfer of personal data, in accordance with the principles of “need to know” and “need to use”, by complying with the data minimization principle and by taking the necessary technical and administrative security measures.
The Company may use cookies to activate “advertising technology” in order to present you with advertisements that it thinks may be of interest to you when you visit search engines, the Website, mobile application and/or websites where the Website advertises. Advertising technology uses information about your previous visits to the Website/mobile application and websites/mobile applications where the Website advertises in order to present you with advertisements that are specific to you. When presenting these advertisements, a unique third-party cookie may be placed on your browser so that the Website can recognize you. Personal data obtained through such third-party cookies may be shared with the relevant social media channels if you log in to the Company via social media channels. The Company also uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users use the Website, mobile application and/or mobile site with statistical information/reports. For more information about the use of Google Analytics (including rejection options), you can visit the address provided here. The Company may share your personal data with its Suppliers and Service Providers for the purposes of customizing and developing its services for you and carrying out the cookie management process in accordance with your cookie preferences.
HOW CAN YOU CONTROL THE USE OF COOKIES?
When you visit the Company Website, you can manage your cookie preferences by turning the buttons in the cookie management panel on or off according to your preference from the “Manage Approval Preferences” section that you encounter when you click the “Settings” button on the cookie wall that appears. It is recommended that you refresh the page to activate your settings.
You can always control your cookie preferences and make changes to your cookie preferences via the cookie management tool with the “Cookie Preferences” button at the bottom of the Website’s homepage.
Since the use of mandatory cookies is essential for our site to function, you do not have the ability to manage this type of cookie.
You can also manage your cookie preferences using the following methods:
Google Chrome
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You can allow or block cookies from the “cookies” tab by clicking the “lock sign” in the address section of your browser.
Internet Explorer
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You can manage cookies by clicking on the security tab in the "Tools" section at the top right of your browser and selecting "allow" or "don't allow".
Mozilla Firefox
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Click on the "Open menu" tab in the top right corner of your browser. You can manage cookies by clicking on the "Options" image and using the "Privacy and Security" button.
Opera
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You can manage cookies by selecting "Advanced" in the "Preferences" section of your browser and selecting the "cookies" section.
Safari
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You can manage all your cookies by selecting the "safari" tab in the "Settings" section of your phone and selecting the "Privacy and Security" section.
HOW DOES THE COMPANY PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA?
Personal data shared with the Company is under the supervision and control of the Company. The Company has assumed responsibility as the data controller to establish the necessary organization and to take and adapt technical measures in order to protect the confidentiality and integrity of information in accordance with the relevant legislation in force. Being aware of our obligation in this regard;
Penetration tests are conducted at periodic intervals in accordance with international and national technical standards regarding data confidentiality.
Your personal data that you transmit to the Company through the Website, mobile site and mobile application is protected using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology.
Risk analyses are regularly conducted regarding personal data processing activities and actions are taken to reduce risks.
Access and authorization controls are applied to prevent unauthorized access to personal data.
Data processing policies are updated at regular intervals.
CONTACT FOR YOUR RIGHTS AND REQUESTS
You can send your questions regarding your personal data and your rights and requests stipulated in Article 11 of the KVKK to the e-mail address kardeslerpenkirsehir@gmail.com with a petition prepared in accordance with the conditions specified in the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles of Application to the Data Controller or with the "Kardeşler Pen Application Form" through your e-mail address connected to your membership registered in our system. You can access the application form here. In addition, you can send your questions regarding your personal data and your rights and requests to our Registered Electronic Mail address (kardeslerpenkirsehir@gmail.com) with a petition prepared in accordance with the conditions specified in the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles of Application to the Data Controller or with the "Kardeşler Pen Application Form" by applying in person in writing to Kılıçözü Sanayi Sitesi 22. Blok No: 17 Merkez/KIRŞEHİR or through a notary public or by signing with a Secure Electronic Signature or Mobile Signature. It is mandatory for the Relevant Persons who will apply for this method to submit documents proving their identity.
ABOUT THE INFORMATION TEXT
The Company reserves the right to update this Information Text on Cookies at any time within the framework of changes that may be made to the current legislation.
Update Date 16/08/2024