PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY

TRAVERTINE MARBLE(“Company”) The protection of the privacy of visitors (‘Data Subjects’) who visit the website operated by [Company Name] at www.travertinemarble.com.tr is one of our company’s core principles. The Website Privacy Policy (‘Policy’) provides explanations on (1) the processing of personal data of Data Subjects, (2) the Cookie Policy, and (3) the effectiveness of the Website Privacy Policy.

The purpose of this Information Notice is to determine the terms and conditions regarding the use of personal data shared by users/members/visitors (‘Data Subject’) with the Company or generated by the Data Subject during the use of the website (‘Site’) operated by the Company and/or service providers.

The Data Subject declares that they have been informed about the processing of their personal data through this Information Notice and acknowledges that their personal data will be used as stated herein.

1. What Data is Processed?

Under this heading, the data processed by the Company and considered as personal data under the Personal Data Protection Law, including but not limited to the following, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are specified below. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the term ‘personal data’ within the scope of this Information Notice shall encompass the information listed below.

Identity Information (name, surname) – When filling out contact forms or registration forms
Contact Information (address, email address) – When filling out contact forms or registration forms
Customer Transaction and Marketing Information (order information and history, campaigns, surveys, preferences)
Transaction Information (behavior and digital footprint, IP address)
Technical specifications of the device used (device type) and software information (operating system)
Location (where the website was accessed from)
The Company may obtain information related to the Data Subject’s use of the Site through technical communication files called cookies, and IP information is collected via cookies for determining access to and usage patterns of services offered on the Site.

Cookies generally collect data related to your browsing and usage preferences on the device you access the website with, depending on their types. This data includes the pages you visit, the services and products you view, and information about your navigation on the website.

Pursuant to Articles 3 and 7 of the Personal Data Protection Law, data that has been irreversibly anonymized will not be considered as personal data under the aforementioned legal provisions, and processing activities related to such data will be carried out independently of the provisions of this Information Notice.

2. What purposes are the data used for?

The Company processes the personal data provided by the Data Subject for the following purposes: benefiting from the products and services offered on the websites, communicating notifications and updates related to products and services to data subjects, evaluating messages transmitted through the websites, responding to information requests, handling complaints, processing and concluding sales after services, fulfilling information requests related to Company products and services, sending notifications and updates regarding the products and services of interest to data subjects, sending information about Company products and services to communication addresses provided by data subjects upon request, providing after-sales services, conducting commercial activities including but not limited to the determination and implementation of commercial and business strategies, ensuring the legal, technical, and commercial security of individuals in relation to our Company and those in business relationship with our Company, providing necessary information to the Data Subject within the scope of these activities, and fulfilling obligations arising from the nature of these activities.

In addition, the Company processes the aforementioned personal data for the improvement and development of the services it provides, to inform the Data Subject accordingly, and to fulfill obligations arising from the nature of the services provided.

The mentioned personal information will be used to contact the Data Subject or to enhance the Data Subject’s experience on the Site (such as improving existing services, developing new services, and providing personalized services). Additionally, it will be used for Company reporting and business development activities, conducting various statistical evaluations without disclosing the Data Subject’s identity, creating databases, and conducting market research.

3. Recipients of Your Personal Data and Purpose of Transfer

In accordance with the purposes of processing your personal data, your personal data may be transferred to our business partners, group companies, suppliers, legally authorized public institutions, and private individuals within the scope of the personal data processing conditions and purposes specified in Articles 8 and 9 of the Personal Data Protection Law.

The Company may transfer personal data belonging to the Data Subject and new data obtained using such personal data to third parties who benefit from the Company’s services, limited to the purpose of providing these services, in order to fulfill the purposes stated in this Information Notice.

The Company shares personal data with affiliated companies and subsidiaries, external service providers, hosting service providers, law firms, research companies, business partners, suppliers, company shareholders, call centers, and others such as those sending SMS messages for the purpose of improving the Data Subject’s experience (including enhancement and personalization), ensuring the Data Subject’s security, detecting fraudulent or unauthorized use, conducting operational assessments, resolving errors related to the Site or Company services, and achieving any of the purposes stated in this Information Notice (subject to compliance with permissions under other regulations).

Furthermore, the Company may process and transfer personal data to third parties without obtaining additional consent from the Data Subject, in accordance with Articles 5 and 8 of the Personal Data Protection Law and/or exceptions stipulated in relevant legislation. Some of these situations are outlined below:

The necessity of processing data for the legitimate interests of the Company, provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the Data Subject.
The necessity of processing data for the establishment, exercise, or protection of a right.
The necessity of processing data for compliance with a legal obligation.
The necessity of processing data for the performance of a contract to which the Data Subject is a party or for taking steps at the request of the Data Subject prior to entering into a contract.
The necessity of processing data for the protection of life or bodily integrity of the Data Subject or someone else, where the Data Subject is physically or legally incapable of giving consent.
Explicit provisions in the laws requiring processing.

4. Collecting Method and Legal Reason for Your Personel Data

Any kind of information that identifies you or makes you identifiable is considered “personal data.” Your personal data is collected through cookies (technical communication files) when you visit our website in accordance with the data processing conditions specified in the Law.

As mentioned above, the Company uses cookies and, within the scope of providing analysis services offered by third parties, may transfer data to these third parties only to the extent necessary for the provision of these analysis services. These technical communication files are small text files sent by the Site to the User’s browser to be stored in the main memory. A technical communication file facilitates the use of the Internet by storing status and preference settings related to a website. It is designed to obtain statistical information about how many people use websites on a time-share basis, how often a person visits any website, and how long they stay there, and to help generate dynamically tailored advertising and content on user pages. The technical communication file is not designed to collect any personal data other than from the main memory. Most browsers are initially designed to accept technical communication files, but users can change their browser settings at any time to prevent the arrival of technical communication files or to receive a warning when a technical communication file is sent.

The Company also reserves the right to associate the User’s behavior on the site with a cookie (cookie) in the browser for online behavioral advertising and marketing purposes, defining remarketing lists based on metrics such as page views, visit duration, and completion of targets. Subsequently, targeted advertising content may be displayed to the User based on their interests on the Site or on other sites within the display advertising network.

5. Rigts of The Data Owner Within The Scope Of The Article 11 Of The Personel Data Protection Law

To learn whether personal data is processed,

If personal data is processed, to request information regarding this,To learn the purpose of processing personal data and whether they are used in accordance with their purpose,To know the third parties to whom personal data is transferred domestically or internationally,To request correction of personal data if it is incomplete or incorrect,To request deletion or destruction of personal data within the framework of conditions stipulated in relevant legislation,To request that corrections, deletions, and destructions made in accordance with relevant legislation be notified to third parties to whom personal data has been transferred,To object to the occurrence of a result against the individual by means of exclusively automated systems processing their data,To request compensation for damages in case of suffering damages due to unlawful processing of personal data.

As data subjects, if you submit your requests regarding your rights to the Company through the methods specified below, the Company will conclude the request as soon as possible and within a maximum of thirty days depending on the nature of the request. No fee will be charged for the response up to ten pages. A processing fee of 1 Turkish Lira per page will be charged for each page exceeding ten pages. If the response to the application is provided on a recording medium such as CD or flash drive, the fee charged by the Company will not exceed the cost of the recording medium.

You can submit your request regarding the exercise of the aforementioned rights in Turkish and in writing, or through registered electronic mail (KEP) address, secure electronic signature, mobile signature, or using the electronic mail address previously notified to and registered with our system, in accordance with Article 13 paragraph 1 of Law No. 6698 and the Regulation on Procedures and Principles of Application to Data Controller dated 10.03.2018 (Number: 30356). The Company reserves the right to verify your identity before responding.

In your application;

Your application must include:

Your name, surname, and if the application is in writing, your signature,For Turkish citizens, your Turkish Republic ID number; for foreigners, your nationality or passport number, or if applicable, your ID number,Your residential or business address for notifications,Your primary email address, telephone number, and fax number,The subject of your request, and if available, any relevant information and documents related to the subject.

You can submit your applications using the Data Subject Application Form available on our website. For written applications, you can submit them along with the necessary documents to our company, as the data controller, at the address AFYONKARAHİSAR / İSCEHİSAR / Turkey.

It is necessary to provide the requested information and documents accurately and completely according to the nature of your request.

Failure to provide the requested information and documents accurately and completely may result in difficulties in conducting the investigations that will be carried out by the Company in response to your request. Therefore, the Company reserves its legal rights in this regard. Hence, your application must be submitted in a complete manner, including all required information and documents relevant to the nature of your request.

6. Storage Period of Personel Data

The Company will retain the personal data provided by the Data Subject for the duration required by the processing purposes stated above.

Additionally, the Company may retain personal data for the duration of any disputes that may arise between the Data Subject and the Company, limited to the extent necessary for the defense of such disputes, and for the periods of limitation as stipulated by relevant legislation.

7. Precautions and Commitments Regarding Data Security

The Company undertakes to ensure the appropriate level of security measures, both technical and administrative, to prevent unlawful processing of personal data, unauthorized access to personal data, and to maintain the confidentiality of personal data, as required by relevant legislation and as stated in this Privacy Notice.

The Company shall not disclose the personal data obtained about the Data Subject to third parties in violation of this Privacy Notice and the provisions of the Personal Data Protection Law, nor shall it use them for purposes other than processing.

8. About Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them. You should read this policy to understand what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how cookie preferences can be controlled.

For more information on how we use, store, and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time in the Cookie Notice on our website.

Learn more about who we are, how you can contact us, and how we process personal data in our Privacy Policy.

Your consent applies to he following areas:

1. www.hgmstone.com.tr

2. google.com

3. yandex.com

What is Cookie?

How we use cookies ?

Third-party cookies used on our websites are primarily used to understand how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, delivering relevant advertisements to you, and overall improving and enhancing your experience with us. These cookies help accelerate your future interactions with our website and enhance your user experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device or network server through your browser by the websites you visit.

The main purposes of using cookies on our website are outlined below:

Improving the functionality and performance of the website to enhance the services provided to you,Enhancing and developing the website, introducing new features, and personalizing the offered features according to your preferences,Ensuring the legal and commercial security of both you and our company.

What kind of Cookies are we usuing?

Like most online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for a variety of purposes. First-party cookies are primarily essential for the website to function correctly and do not collect any personally identifiable information. Here are the main types:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary to experience the full functionality of our site. They allow us to maintain user sessions and prevent security threats. They do not collect or store personal information. For example, these cookies enable you to log into your account, add items to your cart, and securely process payments.Statistics Cookies: These cookies store information such as the number of visitors to the website, the number of unique visitors, which pages are visited on the site, and the source of the visit. This data helps us analyze how well the website performs and identifies areas that need improvement.

Marketing: Our website displays advertisements. These cookies are used to personalize the ads we show you to make them relevant to your interests. They also help us track the effectiveness of these advertising campaigns.

The information stored in these cookies may also be used by third-party advertising providers to show you ads on other websites in your browser.

Functional: These cookies assist with certain non-essential functionalities on our website. These functionalities include embedding content such as videos or sharing website content on social media platforms.

Preferences: These cookies enable us to save your settings and determine your browsing preferences, such as language preferences, so that you can have a better and more efficient experience on our website during your future visits.

How Can I Control Cookie Preferences ?

Types of Cookies Used on Our Website

Cookie

Explanation

Session Cookies

(Session Cookies)

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are used during your visit to our website and are deleted when you close your browser.

The primary purpose of using these cookies is to ensure the proper functioning of the website during your visit.

For example, they enable you to fill out online forms spanning multiple pages without losing your data.

Persistent Cookies

(Persistent Cookies)

Persistent cookies are types of cookies used to enhance the functionality of the website and provide faster and better service to our visitors.

These cookies are used to remember your preferences and are stored on your device through browsers.

Some types of persistent cookies can be used to provide personalized recommendations based on factors such as your usage of the website.

Persistent cookies enable our website to recognize if there is a cookie created by our website on your device when you revisit our website with the same device. If such a cookie exists, it indicates that you have visited the site before, and the content delivered to you is tailored accordingly, thus providing you with a better service experience.

Technical Cookies

(Technical Cookies)

Technical cookies ensure the operation of the website, identifying non-functioning pages and areas of the website.

Authentication Cookies

(Authentication Cookies)

Visitors, when logging into the website using their passwords, are identified as site users on each page they visit through these cookies, preventing the user from re-entering their password on each page.

Flash Cookies

(Flash Cookies)

The cookie types used to activate image or audio content on the website.

Customization Cookies

(Customization Cookies)

Cookies used to remember user preferences across different pages of a website, such as remembering your chosen language preference.

Analytical Cookies

(Analytical Cookies)

Analytical cookies are used to generate analytical results such as the number of visitors to the website, pages viewed on the website, times of visits to the website, and scrolling activities on the website.

 

Can the Use of Cookies be Blocked by Data Subjects?

You can personalize your cookie preferences by changing your browser settings.

Adobe Analytics

http://www.adobe.com/uk/privacy/opt-out.html

AOL

https://help.aol.com/articles/restore-security-settings-and-enable-cookie-settings-on-browser

Google Adwords

https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=en

Google Analytics

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Chrome

http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647

Internet Explorer

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

Mozilla Firefox

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Cookies

Opera

http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy/

Safari

https://support.apple.com/kb/ph19214?locale=tr_TR

Privacy Policy of the Website

The Privacy Policy of the Website is dated 15th June 2020. The Company reserves the right to change the provisions of this Information Note at any time. In the event of a complete revision of the Policy or specific clauses, the effective date of the Policy will be updated.

The Policy is published on the Company’s website at www.travertinemarble.com and is accessible to relevant individuals upon request by the data subjects.

You can access detailed information about the processing of your personal data from the Company’s Personal Data Protection and Processing Policy, which has been publicly shared at www.sistembirsondaj.com.