SANPARK OTOPARK SİSTEMLERİ A.Ş. (“Company” or “SANPARK”) may place small data files on users’ computers, mobile phones, tablets, or other devices used while accessing its websites, electronic platforms, applications, electronic mail communications, or advertisements. These small data files enable the collection and storage of certain information. These data files stored on computers and other devices may include cookies, pixel tags, flash cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies used for data storage purposes. In this Policy, the term “cookie” shall be used to refer to cookies and similar technologies that may be used by the Company. Although personal data may be collected through cookies, not all data collected through cookies may constitute personal data. Therefore, it should be noted that data obtained through cookies shall only be evaluated within the scope of this Policy and the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) to the extent that such data constitutes personal data under Turkish law.  

Types of Cookies

Cookies may be classified according to their duration or according to the domain to which they belong. When classified by duration, cookies are divided into two categories: session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are deleted when the user closes the browser, whereas persistent cookies remain on the user’s computer/device for a predetermined period. When classified according to the domain to which they belong, cookies are divided into first-party cookies and third-party cookies. Cookies placed by the website being visited are referred to as first-party cookies, while cookies placed by a different domain are referred to as third-party cookies. If persons other than the owner of the visited website place cookies on the user’s device through the visited website, such cookies are considered third-party cookies.

Purposes of Using Cookies

The Company may use cookies on its websites, platforms, applications, advertisements, and communications for the purposes specified below.

Operational Uses:

We may use cookies that we consider necessary for the administration and security of the Company’s websites, platforms, applications, and services. Examples of cookies used for operational purposes include technologies that enable the use of functions available on websites, applications, and platforms, as well as cookies used to detect irregular behavior on such channels.

Functionality Uses:

The Company may use cookies to facilitate the use of its websites, platforms, applications, and services and to customize them for users. Examples of cookies used for functionality purposes include technologies that allow us to remember user information and preferences.

Performance Uses:

The Company may also use cookies to improve and measure the performance of its websites, applications, platforms, and services. Examples of cookies used for this purpose include cookies that help us understand how users interact with and use the Company’s websites, applications, platforms, and services, analyze user behavior, and determine whether users interact with communications sent by us.

Advertising Uses:

We may use first-party and third-party cookies on websites, platforms, and applications belonging to the Company or third parties in order to deliver advertisements and similar content tailored to users’ interests. Examples of advertising-related cookies include cookies that measure the effectiveness of advertisements and determine whether a specific advertisement has been clicked or how many times it has been displayed.

Rejecting and Deleting Cookies

Most browsers allow the use of cookies; however, users may reject or delete cookies at any time by changing their browser settings. The method for changing settings varies depending on the browser used, and users should consult the relevant browser service provider to learn how to disable cookies. If cookies are disabled, certain features of the Company’s websites, applications, platforms, and services may not function properly or may become unavailable.

Authorized Service Providers

We may receive assistance from certain authorized service providers for the operation and promotion of the Company’s websites, 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 addresses, unique identifiers, and device identifiers for the purpose of recognizing user devices. The Company’s websites, platforms, and applications may contain links to third-party websites, products, and services. Such links are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. Users should be aware that third parties and their websites operate independently from the Company and that the Company is not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. If you visit any linked website, we recommend that you review the privacy policies applicable to those websites.