Cookie Policy

COOKIE POLICY

As Birleşim Group Energy Investments Joint Stock Company (“BİRLEŞİM”), we aim to inform you about the types of cookies used on our website at [https://www.birlesimgrupenerji.com/](https://www.birlesimgrupenerji.com/), the purposes of using cookies, and how to manage and delete these cookies. We use cookies to ensure the functionality of our website and application, generate statistical reports such as visitor retention rates, and improve our services based on visitors' interests.

This document is presented to you by BİRLEŞİM, acting as a Data Controller, to notify you of your rights under the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”) and to explain the purposes and means of processing your personal data.

The use of these technologies is carried out in compliance with the KVKK and applicable regulations. This Cookie Policy aims to inform you about the purposes of processing personal data obtained automatically through cookies placed on your device, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage these cookies. Except for mandatory cookies, the explicit consent of users is obtained for other cookies used on our website, and users are provided with the ability to change their consent at any time.

• Data Controller
BİRLEŞİM acts as the Data Controller concerning the cookies used on the website https://www.birlesimgrupenerji.com/ KVKK Visitor Information Notice here

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• What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data storage files saved to your computer, mobile phones, tablets, or other devices by websites you visit. They enable websites to store information on your device and use this information during subsequent visits. Cookies can be used to remember preferences related to websites, personalize site usage, provide advertisements, and gather information about website traffic. Data collected automatically via cookies does not include personal information but contains details about your website usage.

• Purpose of Processing Your Personal Data and Legal Basis
Cookies are used for different purposes on the site. The purpose of data processing and the legal basis under the Law may vary depending on the type of cookie used.

• Types of Cookies We Use

Based on Storage Duration:
- Persistent Cookies: Stored on your browser until deleted by the user or until their predefined storage duration ends.
- Session (Temporary) Cookies: Used to maintain session continuity and automatically deleted when the browser is closed.

Based on Ownership:
- First-Party Cookies: Created by the website and can only be read by the website.
- Third-Party Cookies: Placed by a third party other than the website you visit.

Based on Purpose:
- Technical/Mandatory Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the website and essential for browsing the site.
- Functional Cookies: Provide enhanced and easier user experience by remembering personal preferences and customizations.
- Performance/Analytics Cookies: Provide anonymized statistical data about the use of our website, helping us analyze traffic and improve performance for better service.
- Advertising Cookies: Track user activities such as clicks and visit history to offer content relevant to the user’s interests.

• Cookies Used on Our Website

| Name (Provider) | Type | Duration | Description |

| NID | Performance | 3rd Party | 6 months | Stores a unique ID for recognizing a returning user's device for targeted ads. |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Marketing | 3rd Party | 6 months | Tracks videos viewed by users. |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | Performance | 3rd Party | 6 months | Collects user data via embedded videos for targeted ads across various sites. |
| YSC | Marketing | 3rd Party | < 1>| _ga | Performance | 3rd Party | 2 years | Distinguishes users by assigning a random identifier. |
| _ga_LFJ3Z7GP9H | Performance | 3rd Party | 2 years | Identifies unique account or website identifiers. |
| _gat_gtag_UA_3521582_1 | Performance | 3rd Party | 1 minute | Provides data on unique browser visits via Google Analytics. |
| gid | Functional | 3rd Party | 1 day | Records a customized ID for statistical data about visitor usage. |
| csrf_vayes_cookie | Mandatory | 30 minutes | Protects against CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attacks during forms. |
| vayes_session | Mandatory | 25 minutes | Manages session continuity and personalization without storing personal data directly. |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Mandatory | 6 months | Protects forms from bots, collecting anonymous data for verification using Google reCAPTCHA. |

• Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies by following the steps specific to your browser:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Opera
- Microsoft Edge

Additionally, you can manage cookies used by many companies for advertising purposes through Your Online Choices

For more information on cookies and their management, visit [All About Cookies] or use the Privacy Badger tool.

• Our Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us, and safeguarding your privacy and security rights is our fundamental principle. You can access our Personal Data Protection Information Notice here

• Updates to the Cookie Policy
BİRLEŞİM reserves the right to review, update, amend, revise, and renew this Cookie Policy and data processing methods periodically. Updated texts will be published on https://www.birlesimgrupenerji.com/, and the revised terms will be effective as of their publication date.

• Contact
For any questions, suggestions, or other requests regarding our Cookie Policy or data protection practices, please contact us through the following:

- Company Name: Birleşim Group Energy Investments Joint Stock Company
- Email: info@birlesimgrup.com
- Registered Email Address (KEP): birlesimgrupenerji@hs02.kep.tr
- Address: Dudullu OSB Mah. 1.Cad. Birleşim Grup No:3 İç Kapı No:1 Ümraniye/İstanbul
- Phone Number: +90 (216) 499 49 59

Last Update: 19.09.2024