During access to websites, electronic platforms, applications belonging to Arıkan Mensucat San. ve Tic. A.Ş. group of companies, or to electronic mail messages or advertisements sent by the Company, small data files that enable certain data to be recorded and collected on users' computers, mobile phones, tablets or other devices used may be placed. These data files placed on computers and other devices may be cookies, pixel tags, flash cookies and web beacons, as well as other similar technologies for data storage purposes. In this Policy, the term “cookie” is used to refer to cookies and similar technologies that may be used by the Company. Although it is possible to collect personal data through cookies, not all data collected through cookies may qualify as personal data. Therefore, it should be noted that the data obtained through cookies will only be considered within the scope of this Policy and the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) to the extent that they constitute personal data under Turkish law.

Cookies can be classified based on their duration or the domain to which they belong. When classified by duration, cookies are divided into session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are those that are deleted when the user closes their browser, while persistent cookies remain on the user's computer/device for a predetermined period of time. When cookies are classified based on the domain to which they belong, they are divided into first-party cookies and third-party cookies. Cookies placed by the visited domain are referred to as first-party cookies, whereas cookies placed by a different domain than the one visited are referred to as third-party cookies. If parties other than the visited domain place cookies on the user’s device via the visited domain, this constitutes a third-party cookie.

a- Operational Uses: We may use cookies that are necessary for the management and security of the Company’s website, platforms, applications, and services. Examples of cookies used for operational purposes include technologies that enable the use of functions available on the website, applications, and platforms, as well as cookies used to detect irregular behavior in these environments. b- Functional Uses: The Company may use cookies to make the use of its website, platforms, applications, and services easier and to customize them for users. An example of cookies used for functionality includes technologies that allow us to remember user information and preferences. c- Performance-Related Uses: The Company may also use cookies to improve and measure the performance of its website, applications, platforms, and services. Examples of such cookies include those that help us understand how users interact with the Company’s website, applications, platforms, and services, and those that allow us to analyze user behavior or determine whether users have interacted with the messages we send. d- Advertising Uses: We may use first-party and third-party cookies on the Company’s or third parties’ websites, platforms, and applications to deliver advertisements and similar content tailored to users’ interests. Examples of advertising cookies include those that measure the effectiveness of ads, as well as those that show whether a specific ad was clicked or how many times an ad was viewed.

Most browsers allow the use of cookies; however, users can reject or delete cookies at any time by changing their browser settings. The method for changing these settings may vary depending on the browser used, and users should refer to their browser provider for information on how to disable cookies. If cookies are disabled, certain features of the Company’s website, applications, platforms, and services may not be available.

The Company may receive assistance from certain authorized service providers for the operation and promotion of its website, platforms, applications, and services. These service providers may also place cookies and similar technologies (third-party cookies) on users' computers/devices and may collect information such as IP address, unique identifiers, and device identifiers in order to identify the user's device.

The Company’s websites, platforms, and applications may contain links to third-party websites, products, and services. These links are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties, and users should be aware that such third parties and their websites operate independently from the Company. The Company is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We recommend that users read the privacy policies of any linked websites they choose to visit.