ARKASLINE WEBSITE COOKIE POLICY

As ARKAS KONTEYNER TASIMACILIK A.S. (data controller), we use cookie files to ensure that our users benefit from our internet (web) services safely and completely, to store the customizable user preferences in the application interface and improve the user experience, to compile statistical information and to protect the privacy of our visitors.

Cookies help our website or mobile platforms remember your preferences and allow you to access those preferences when you visit the same site again later (for example, the information you enter when logging into our website, such as language, location, and other preferences). This way, you don’t have to re-enter the same information when you visit our website or mobile applications.

Cookies only contain information related to the User’s browsing history on the internet and do not collect any data from files stored on the computer and/or mobile device. Cookies can only be read by the website that created them. The duration for which a cookie is stored is also determined by the website.

The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to inform you about the processing of personal data obtained automatically through the placement of cookies on your device when you visit our website, including the purposes for which we use cookies, the types of cookies used, the legal basis for such processing, and your rights in this regard.

Types of Cookies
Types of cookies based on their intended use:

Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential Cookies): These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website, enabling core features related to the operation of the site.

Performance Cookies (Analytics Cookies): These cookies collect anonymous information about how users interact with the website, including usage patterns and preferences, and are used to improve the website’s performance.

Functional Cookies: Based on users’ previous interactions with the website, these cookies allow the website to remember user preferences during future visits, enabling the site to offer personalized services such as language and region settings.

Advertising Cookies: These cookies track users’ online behavior to identify their interests and are used to deliver advertisements tailored to their preferences and needs.

Types of Cookies Based on Duration:

Session Cookies: These cookies are used to maintain the continuity of the session and are deleted once the user closes their web browser.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on the user’s device even after the web browser is closed and are automatically deleted after a predefined period. They transmit the user’s processed data to the server each time the user visits the website.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies:

First-party cookies are set directly by the website that the user is visiting.
Third-party cookies are set by a third party, different from the website the user is visiting.

Information About the Cookies Used

Cookie Service ProviderCookie NamePurpose of the Cookie UseCookie Duration
Google Analytics_gidTo distinguish users visiting the site and to generate statistical data about how the website is used24 hours
Google Analytics_gaTo distinguish users visiting the site2 years
Google Analytics_gatTo regulate requests and track data for the site1 minute
Google Analytics_utmvTo obtain information about user access to the site2 years

You can manage your cookie preferences and grant or withdraw your consent through the cookie settings on our website. Strictly necessary cookies are used on our website to enable the site to function and generate data that is not personal in nature. For explanations regarding other types of cookies and to manage your consent for these cookies, you need to use the cookie settings. Your consent is required for cookies other than the strictly necessary cookies.

Additionally, you can change your preferences regarding the use of cookies or block or delete cookies by adjusting your web browser settings. Many browsers offer you the option to control cookies by accepting or rejecting them, accepting only certain types of cookies, or being notified by the browser when a website requests to store cookies on your device. It is also possible to delete cookies that have already been stored in your browser. The procedures for controlling or deleting cookies may vary depending on the browser you use.

However, not using cookies in your browser may affect your user experience on our website. If persistent or session cookies are not used, you may continue to access our website with limited functionality and some components may be missing. We recommend allowing cookies to fully benefit from our website and application.

The data controller may process personal data collected through cookies provided that it meets the requirements (legal grounds) specified in Article 5/2 of the Personal Data Protection Law (Law) No. 6698, and provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject, either based on the necessity for the legitimate interests of the data controller or with the explicit consent of the data owner.

As data controllers, we may remove cookies we use on our website and apps, change their types or functions. Any changes to the Privacy Notice text will be put into effect as of their publication on our website and web applications.

What are your rights as data owners?

According to the Law, the data owners have the right to

  • find out whether personal data are processed,
  • request information about the personal data that is reported to be processed,
  • find out the reasons for processing personal data and whether the data are processed in line with the stated purposes,
  • request correction of personal data in case of incomplete or incorrect processing and, if applicable, to request notification of the third parties to whom personal data has been transferred, regarding the corrections that have been made,
  • obtain information on the third parties to whom your personal data has been transferred, both domestically and internationally,
  • request the deletion or destruction of the collected data, and request the transactions to be notified to those persons, if there are persons to whom personal data are transferred,
  • request the elimination of damages that may occur due to illegally processed data,
  • object to a result against the contact as a result of exclusive analysis of the processed data through automated systems

You may submit your requests regarding these rights to the data controller within the scope of the rights specified in Article 11 of the Law, either in writing or by using your registered electronic mail (KEP) address, secure electronic signature, mobile signature, or the electronic mail address previously notified to the data controller and recorded in the data controller’s system, or via a software or application specifically developed for such application purposes. You can also submit your requests by filling out the “Application Form” on the website www.arkasline.com.tr of the data controller. Your applications shall be evaluated and concluded as soon as possible and no later than 30 (thirty) days as of the date of notification.

Although no fee is to be claimed concerning the requests, the data controller reserves the right to claim a fee over the fee tariff determined by the Personal Data Protection Board.