GLOBAL BILGI COOKIE INFORMATION NOTICE

The Global Bilgi Cookie Information Notice has been prepared in accordance with Article 10 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698, the Communique Regarding the Procedures and Principles on Obligation to Inform, and the Guidelines on Cookie Applications published by the Personal Data Protection Authority for the purpose of providing information about cookies and similar technologies (collectively referred to as "cookies") that may be used during your visit to the website https://globalbilgi.com.tr owned by Global Bilgi Pazarlama Danışmanlık ve Çağrı Servisi Hizmetleri A.Ş.

The purpose of the Global Bilgi Cookie Information Notice is to inform you about the processing of personal data obtained automatically through the placement of cookies used on our website on your device, the purposes for which we use certain types of cookies, and how you can manage these cookies. User’s' explicit consent is obtained and they are provided with the option to change their consent at any time regarding cookies used on our website, other than essential cookies.

You can view the types of cookies used on our website and set your preferences for all cookies other than Essential Cookies using the "on" or "off" options through the cookie management panel. You can always change your preferences through this panel.

WHAT IS A COOKIE?

Cookies are files or pieces of information that can be stored on your computer (or other internet-enabled devices such as smartphones and tablets) when you visit a website. A cookie typically contains the name of the website that issued it, the cookie's "lifetime" (e.g. how long it will be stored on your device), and a unique numerical value, usually generated randomly. Cookies record your actions and preferred settings during your browser session or for your next visit to our website. This information is sent back to the server when you revisit our website. This means that your computer or mobile device is automatically recognised and, for example, your preferred settings are automatically loaded for your convenience. Cookies offer the advantage that you do not need to adjust these settings each time you visit https://globalbilgi.com.tr website.

WHAT ARE THE PURPOSES OF USING COOKIES?

Cookies are used for purposes such as enabling you to navigate effectively between web pages; facilitating the use of websites; enhancing our online visibility and tailoring advertisements to your needs in terms of content, graphics, and technology by tracking your preferences; enriching and improving the overall user experience; statistically evaluating usage data for our website and assisting us in improving the structure and content of our website.

In addition, cookies may also be used to better tailor our services to your interests and needs and/or to speed up your future activities and experiences on our website.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF COOKIES?

In terms of cookie management:

  • First-Party Cookies: This is the type of cookie placed by the website you are visiting directly, i.e. the internet address displayed in your browser's address bar.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Cookies created and managed by third-party companies we collaborate with are referred to as third-party cookies.

In terms of duration of use:

  • Session Cookies: This is a type of cookie that is only available while your browser is open and is deleted when your browser closes.
  • Permanent Cookies: This type of cookie remains on your device until a specific expiry date after your browser closes. These can be used by websites to recognise your computer when you open your browser and browse the internet again. You can delete them before the specified time by changing your cookie settings.

In terms of purpose of use:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for our website to function. These cookies are first-party cookies and process personal data during the session (except for cookies related to your privacy preferences, as these cookies have a longer lifespan than the session) and they are automatically deleted when the session ends. These cookies are essential for the provision of an information society service you have requested (such as logging in, filling in forms, remembering your privacy preferences, or adding a product to your shopping basket). Additionally, performance and analytics cookies enable us to count visitors to our website and measure traffic and are first-party cookies. This allows us to measure and improve the performance of our website.
  • Functional Cookies: These types of cookies are used to make our website more functional and for personalisation purposes (to ensure that your preferences, other than your privacy preferences, are remembered when you return to the site).
  • Marketing Cookies: These cookies are third-party cookies placed by our advertising partners via our website. These cookies are used by our business partners to create a profile based on your interests and to show you relevant advertisements. They prevent the same advertisements from being repeated continuously, ensure that advertisements are displayed correctly, and in some cases enable the display of advertisements based on your interests.

PURPOSES OF PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA AND LEGAL GROUNDS

Essential cookies are used to enable the information society service you have requested (logging in, filling in forms and remembering privacy preferences, counting visitors to our website, measuring traffic, adding a product to the shopping basket). Your personal data collected through these cookies is processed in accordance with subparagraph (c), paragraph (2), article 5 of the Law, reading “Processing of personal data of contractual parties being necessary in case it is directly related to the conclusion of performance of a contract” or subparagraph (f) reading “data processing being compulsory for legitimate interests of the data controller provided that fundamental rights and freedoms of data subject are not violated."

Functional cookies are used to make our website more functional and personalised (ensuring that your preferences, excluding your privacy preferences, are remembered when you return to the site). Your personal data collected through these cookies is processed with your explicit consent in accordance with paragraph (1), Article 5 of the Law.

Marketing cookies are used by our business partners to create a profile based on your interests and to show you relevant advertisements. Your personal data collected through these cookies is processed with your explicit consent in accordance with paragraph (1), Article 5 of the Law.

The list of cookies used by the www.globalbilgi.com.tr website, sorted by purpose, is as follows:

Cookie Providerı
(Cookie placed by)		 Name of Cookie Type of Cookie Description
(Provides information about the purpose of the cookie and explains the data it stores. If cookies are shared with third parties, please specifically state the 3rd party's name in the description section)		 Retention Period
globalbilgi.com.tr .AspNetCore.Antiforgery.XXXXXX Essential Cookie globalbilgi.com.tr .AspNetCore.Antiforgery.XXXXXX Essential Cookie It is used to ensure security on website forms and prevent malicious data submissions.  Session
globalbilgi.com.tr ac_cookie Essential Cookie It is used to store the user's cookie permissions on the website. 6 Months
globalbilgi.com.tr LangCookie Essential Cookie It is used to store the user's language preference on the website. 6 Months
globalbilgi.com.tr _ga_XXXXXXXXX Analysis & performance Cookie This is a cookie that remembers the user session status used by the Google Ads platform. 2 Years
globalbilgi.com.tr _ga Analysis & performance Cookie This cookie, used by Google Analytics, records a customised identifier used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. 2 Years
globalbilgi.com.tr _gid Analysis & performance Cookie It is used to count and store page views by Google Analytics. 24 hours
globalbilgi.com.tr _gat_UA-XXXXXX-X Analysis & performance Cookie It is used to determine the unique identification number of the account or website. 1 minute
globalbilgi.com.tr _gcl_au Targeting & Marketing Cookie It is a Google Adsense cookie that measures the return rate. 90 Days
globalbilgi.com.tr NID Targeting & Marketing Cookie A cookie that stores user data and is used for advertising display and targeting purposes. 180 Days

RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS

You may submit your claims regarding the implementation of Personal Data Protection Law and your rights listed under article 11 of the Law in connection with your personal data processed through cookies in writing via notary public, registered mail and with similar other methods to Asmali Mescit Mahallesi Meşrutiyet Caddesi No: 71 Beyoğlu/İstanbul address or KEP address globalbilgi@hs03.kep.tr.

Applications under the Personal Data Protection Law must comply with the Communique Regarding the Procedures and Principles for Applications to the Data Controller and must contain the mandatory information specified in the legislation; otherwise, your application will not be processed.

HOW TO CHANGE COOKIE PREFERENCES?

You can always change your cookie preferences via the cookie management panel that appears on our website.

Even though many internet browsers accept cookies by default, you can refuse or delete cookies from your browser's settings section. For detailed information on how to adjust your browser settings, please refer to your browser's help screen. You can also access information about managing cookies in commonly used browsers via the links below:

If you choose to reject or delete cookies, please note that this may prevent certain features or services on the www.globalbilgi.com.tr website from functioning properly and may therefore affect your experience on the www.globalbilgi.com.tr website. As your cookie preferences are managed through your browser, you will need to renew your opt-out preferences when you use a different browser or purchase a new computer.

Global Bilgi uses cookies within the scope of the Cookie Information Notice and reserves the right to change the terms of use and the Cookie Information Notice.