Cookie Policy

GÜZELDERE BALKAN GÖÇEN ATTORNEY PARTNERSHIP

COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy (the “Policy”) has been prepared by GÜZELDERE BALKAN GÖÇEN ATTORNEY PARTNERSHIP (“GBG”), whose registered office is at “Büyükdere Cad. USO Center No: 245/33 Kat: 9, Maslak 34475, Sarıyer/İstanbul” acting as the data controller within the scope of Article 10 of the Law on Protection of Personal Data Numbered 6698 (the “Law”) and “Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles to be Complied with in Fulfilling the Obligation of Clarification”.

The purpose of this Policy is to inform you about the purposes for which cookies we use and how you can manage these cookies regarding the processing of data obtained automatically through the placing of cookies on your device through our website www.gbg.av.tr (the “Website”).

If you require detailed information regarding how we process your personal data, you can access the Privacy Policy on the Website.

1.     WHAT ARE COOKIES? 

Tracking technologies such as cookies, pixels, gifs (“Cookie(s)“) are small files placed on your devices such as tablets, phones or computers during your use of online applications such as Websites. Cookies allow the Website’s servers to recognize your device and remember, for example, your language preferences, saved usernames and passwords, and manage traffic on the Website. Cookies also help us analyze the number of visitors and the audience of the Website and  improve our software to provide you with a better experience and, if you prefer,  personalize the advertisements you view during your internet use.

Types of Cookies

Cookie types by duration of use: Session cookies and Persistent cookies are used on the Website according to the duration of use as detailed below. Session cookies are used to ensure the continuity of the session and these cookies are also deleted when the user closes the browser. Persistent cookies are not deleted when the internet browser is closed and are automatically deleted on a certain date or after a certain period of time.

First-party and third-party cookies: Whether the cookie is first-party or third-party depends on the cookie placed by the website or domain. First-party cookies are placed directly by the website visited by the user, i.e., the URL shown in the browser’ address bar(example.com.tr). Third-party cookies are placed by a domain other than the current domain visited by the user. 

Types of cookies according to their intended use: The following cookie is used on the Website according to the purpose of use:

·   Essential Cookies:

Essential Cookies are cookies required to ensure the basic functionality of a website. These cookies support basic operations such as the user’s ability to view the website correctly, to use basic functions while browsing the website, and to log in securely. For example, they are used to store information such as login information, language preferences and to remember the user’s preferences. If these cookies are blocked/rejected, it will result in the inability to use the website features. Your consent is not required to use these cookies. For the data processing activities we carry out during the use of these cookies, we rely on the data processing condition that ” Processing of personal data of the parties of a contract is necessary, provided that it is directly related to the establishment or performance of the contract” within the scope of Article 5 of the Law.

·     Performance and Analytics Cookies:

Performance cookies are cookies used to optimize and improve the user experience of a website. These cookies are used to monitor and measure a website’s the speed, response time, load times and overall performance. In this way, website owners can access the necessary data to enable users to use the site more efficiently and to identify and solve potential problems. Performance cookies can help users navigate the website more quickly and smoothly. For the data processing activities we carry out during the use of these cookies, we rely on the data processing conditions “It is necessary to process personal data belonging to the parties to the contract, provided that it is directly related to the establishment or performance of a contract” and “Data processing is mandatory for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject” within the scope of Article 5 of the Law.

·     Functionality Cookies 

Functionality cookies are cookies used to increase the functionality of the Website and improve the user experience. These cookies are used to save the user’s preferences, remember certain settings and personalize the Website. These cookies are used to provide functionalities other than Essential cookies.

 For the data processing activities we carry out during the use of these cookies, we rely on the data processing conditions “It is necessary to process personal data belonging to the parties to the contract, provided that it is directly related to the establishment or performance of a contract” and “Data processing is mandatory for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject” within the scope of Article 5 of the Law.

2.   COOKIES USED ON THE WEBSITE 

3.   REQUESTS OF DATA SUBJECTS

Pursuant to Article 11 of the Law; natural persons, whose personal data are processed by GBG, have the following rights:

a)         To learn whether his/her personal data are processed, 

b)        To demand information as to if his/her personal data have been processed,

c)         To learn the purpose of the processing of his/her personal data and whether these processed data are used in compliance with the purpose,

d)        To know the third parties to whom their personal data are transferred in country or abroad,

e)         To request rectification of the incomplete or inaccurate data, if any and to request notifying the third parties to whom the personal data is transferred,

f)          To request the erasure or destruction of his/her personal data and request notifying the third parties to whom the personal data is transferred under the Article 7 of the Law, 

g)        To object to the occurrence of a result against the person himself/herself by analyzing the data processed solely through automated systems,

h)        To claim compensation for the damage arising from the unlawful processing of his/her personal data. 

Data subjects may send a mail to Büyükdere Cad. USO Center No: 245/33 Kat: 9, Maslak 34475, Sarıyer/İstanbul or an e-mail to info@gbg.av.tr in writing in order to exercise the above-mentioned rights. If the conducting of the requests needs any additional costs, such costs will be reflected to the applicants by the Law Firm subject to the price list determined by the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (“Authority”). 

In case the application is made by the data subject directly, the application should contain her/his name, surname, Turkish ID number (passport number for foreigners), address to convey the response and documents evidencing the identity.

In case the application is made by a third party who acts on behalf of the data subject, such person should be authorized explicitly on this matter and should submit any document as proof of representing her/his authority. In this case, the application should contain the names, surnames, Turkish ID numbers (passport numbers for foreigners), addresses to convey the response of both the applicant and the data subject and documents evidencing their identities.

Moreover, data subjects may send a request to exercise their right to complaint before the Authority with the contact information below:

Address: Nasuh Akar Mah. Ziyabey Cad. 1407. Sok. No: 4 06520 Balgat Çankaya / Ankara

Telephone: +90312-216-5000

Website: http://www.kvkk.gov.tr/

4.   MANAGING YOUR COOKIES

You can change your cookie preferences anytime by clicking here Delete Cookie. This link allows you to revisit the cookie consent banner and change your preferences or withdraw your consent immediately.

In addition, partial control can be achieved through browser settings. You can access information on the management of cookies in frequently used browsers via the links below:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt-out of having your site activity available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (gtag. js, analytics. js) running on websites from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity. 

If you want to opt-out, download and install the add-on for your web browser. The Google Analytics opt-out add-on is designed to be compatible with Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Microsoft Edge. In order to function, the opt-out add-on must be able to load and execute properly on your browser. Learn more about the opt-out and how to properly install the browser add-on here https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/181881?hl=en. 

Link to the extension: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

You can use these links to learn about other browser and device types: https://www.aboutcookies.org/ http://www.cookiecentral.com/faq/

Last Update: September 2024