WEBSITE PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY

This Website Privacy and Cookie Policy ("Policy") outlines the principles regarding the processing of visitors’ (“visitor”) personal data, the use of cookies, and website privacy practices by ACAR VİDA, which operates the website ("https://acarvida.com.tr/"). We process and protect visitors' personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device or network server through browsers when you visit websites. Once the website loads on your browser, cookies are stored on your device. They help ensure the proper functionality of the website, enhance security, and provide a better user experience. Similar technologies, such as session storage and local storage, are used for the same purpose. Our website does not use cookies, but session and local storage are enabled.

Cookies help visitors benefit from our website in the most efficient manner. If cookies are not preferred, they can be deleted or blocked through browser settings. However, doing so may negatively affect the website’s performance. If a visitor does not change cookie settings in the browser, it is assumed that they accept the use of cookies on this website.

Purpose of Processing Personal Data

The personal data collected when you visit our website are processed by ACAR VİDA in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of GDPR for the following purposes:

To carry out the necessary work and related business processes for the commercial activities of ACAR VİDA,
To ensure the availability of ACAR VİDA products and services to relevant individuals and carry out related business processes,
To personalize, recommend, and promote products and services based on users’ preferences, usage habits, and needs.

Parties to Whom Personal Data May Be Transferred and Purpose of Transfer

Personal data obtained during your visit to our website may be transferred, in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of GDPR, to:

Our business partners,
Our suppliers,
Legally authorized public institutions and private entities,
Third parties involved in website functionality and analytics.

Collection Method of Personal Data

Cookies are small text files stored by websites through browsers on a device or network server. When visiting our website, cookies may be applied to domains such as google.com, facebook.com, twitter.com, instagram.com, linkedin.com, youtube.com with the visitor’s consent.

Purpose of Using Cookies

Our website uses first-party and third-party cookies. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function properly and do not store personal data. Third-party cookies are used to improve website performance, security, interaction, and advertising for a better user experience. They help enhance the website’s functionality and speed up future interactions. In this context, cookies serve the following purposes:

Statistics: These cookies store information such as the number of visitors to the website, unique visitors, pages visited, sources of visits, etc. These data help analyze and improve website performance.
Preferences: These cookies allow us to store user settings, such as language preferences, for a more personalized browsing experience.

Types of Cookies Used on Our Website

Cookie Type	Purpose
Session Cookies	Temporary cookies that ensure the website functions properly during a visit and are deleted when the browser is closed.
Persistent Cookies	Cookies stored on the device to improve website functionality and provide a faster and better service by remembering user preferences.
Technical Cookies	Cookies used to identify non-working pages and sections of the website.
Authentication Cookies	Cookies used to prevent users from re-entering their password on every page after logging in.
Flash Cookies	Cookies used to enable video or audio content on the website.
Customization Cookies	Cookies that store user preferences, such as language settings, across different pages.
Analytical Cookies	Cookies that track visitor numbers, viewed pages, visit times, scrolling actions, and other analytics data.

Main Purposes of Using Cookies on Our Website:

Enhancing the functionality and performance of the website to improve the services provided,
Improving the website and offering new features personalized for visitors,
Ensuring legal and commercial security for ACAR VİDA and its users.

Controlling Cookie Preferences

Different browsers offer various methods for blocking and deleting cookies. To block/delete cookies, browser settings should be adjusted. Visitors can personalize cookie preferences through browser settings.

Rights of Data Subjects

In accordance with Article 15 of GDPR, visitors have the right to:

Learn whether their personal data is being processed,
Request information regarding the processing of their personal data,
Learn the purpose of data processing and whether it is being used accordingly,
Know third parties to whom personal data is transferred domestically or internationally,
Request the correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal data,
Request the deletion or destruction of personal data under GDPR’s Article 17,
Request notification of corrections, deletions, or removals to third parties to whom data was transferred,
Object to automated processing that produces negative consequences,
Claim compensation for damages resulting from unlawful processing of personal data.

Requests regarding data subject rights can be submitted through the Data Request Form. Requests will be processed as soon as possible and no later than 30 days, free of charge. However, if the process incurs costs, a fee may be charged according to the Data Protection Authority’s tariff.

Policy Enforcement

This Policy takes effect on the date of publication. If all or certain provisions of the Policy are updated, the effective date will be revised accordingly.

For more information about ACAR VİDA’s Personal Data Protection and Processing Policy, Personal Data Retention and Disposal Policy, and Data Request Form, please visit https://acarvida.com.tr.

By using our website, you accept our Website Privacy and Cookie Policy.