COOKIE POLICY / COOKIE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
As KUZEY BORU ANONİM ŞİRKETİ (hereinafter referred to as "Kuzeyboru"), operating at Kırımlı OSB Mah. Mehmetçik Bul. No: 2 İç Kapı No: 1 Merkez/Aksaray, we use certain technologies ("cookies") to enhance your experience during your use or visit of the www.kuzeyboru.com.tr (the "Site") or its subdomains, applications, or any other online or offline platforms provided to you by us (collectively referred to as "Platform(s)").
The use of these technologies is carried out in compliance with the applicable regulations, primarily the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK" or "Law").
The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to inform you about the processing of personal data through the use of cookies during your access to the Platforms. This document explains the types of cookies we use on our site and applications, the purposes for which they are used, and how you can control these cookies.
Kuzeyboru reserves the right to cease using certain cookies, modify their types or functions, or introduce new cookies to our site and applications when necessary. Therefore, we retain the right to change the provisions of this Cookie Policy at any time, provided that the changes are published on our site beforehand and the necessary information is provided. Any changes made to the current Cookie Policy will become effective once published on the site, application, or any publicly available platform. You can find the last update date at the end of this document.
Terms capitalized but not defined in this Cookie Policy shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Privacy Policy.
You can find detailed information regarding the purposes of the processing of your personal data by Kuzeyboru in the Kuzey Boru A.Ş. Personal Data Protection and Processing Policy.
What is a Cookie?Cookies are small text files, usually consisting of letters and numbers, that are stored on your computer (or other devices like smartphones or tablets) through your browser by the websites you visit. Cookies do not contain personal data such as your name, gender, or address.
Cookies are created by the servers that manage the website you visit. Thus, when you revisit the same site, the server can recognize that the same visitor is returning. Cookies can be likened to identity cards that indicate the same visitor is revisiting the site.
For more detailed information about cookies, you can visit https://www.aboutcookies.org/ and https://www.allaboutcookies.org/.
Method and Legal Basis for Collecting Personal Data via CookiesYour personal data is processed through cookies during your visit to our website or use of our applications, with the purpose of remembering your language preference on the site, enhancing your experience during your use or visit of the website, subdomains, applications, or other digital environments, and as necessary for the legitimate interests of the data controller, in compliance with the relevant regulations and for the execution of information security processes. Promotional activities carried out through targeting and profiling are only performed with your explicit consent. The personal data collected may also be processed for the purposes mentioned in this Cookie Policy, in accordance with the personal data processing conditions and purposes specified in Articles 5 and 6 of the Law.
Who Your Personal Data May Be Shared with and For What PurposesAs Kuzeyboru, we may share your personal data within the scope of this Cookie Policy with legally authorized public institutions, strictly for the purposes stated above and in compliance with the applicable regulations.
Which Cookies Are Used for What Purposes?Kuzeyboru uses cookies for the following purposes:
To remember your preferences and personalize your usage of the website/mobile application/mobile site. This usage includes:Cookies that save your password and ensure that your session on the website/mobile application/mobile site remains open, thus saving you from the trouble of entering your password multiple times during each visit.Cookies that remember and recognize you during your subsequent visits to the website/mobile application/mobile site.To determine how you use the website/mobile application/mobile site, including identifying where and from which devices you are connecting to Kuzeyboru-operated platforms, what content you viewed on the website/mobile application/mobile site, and the duration of your visit.To present content and advertisements more relevant to your interests, i.e., for targeted advertising/promotion. Kuzeyboru matches the information obtained through cookies with your other personal data to offer you more relevant content, personalized campaigns, and products, and to avoid showing content or opportunities you previously indicated you did not want.To perform basic functions necessary for the operation of the Platform. For example, enabling members to log in with their membership information.To analyze the Platform and improve its performance. For instance, determining the number of visitors to the Platform and adjusting performance settings accordingly, or making it easier for visitors to find what they are looking for.To enhance the functionality of the Platform and improve user convenience. For example, remembering search queries during a visitor's later visit, or providing links to third-party social media activities via the Platform.To conduct personalization, targeting, and advertising activities. For example, displaying advertisements related to the interests of visitors based on the pages and products they have viewed. Cookies Used on Our Site and ApplicationsBelow are the different types of cookies used on our website and applications. We use both first-party cookies (placed by the site you are visiting) and third-party cookies (placed by servers other than the one you are visiting).
Necessary CookiesCertain cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and applications. For example, authentication cookies that activate when you log into our site ensure that your session remains active as you navigate from one page to another.
The necessary cookies used on our website, their providers, and purposes of use are as follows:
Cookie Service Provider
Cookie Name
Purpose of the Cookie
Cookie Type
Cookie Duration
AAA(EXAMPLE)
xxx
Remembers the language preference used by the user on the site.
Necessary
1 year
AAA(EXAMPLE)
xxx
Indicates whether the user is redirected to the mobile view when accessing the website from a mobile device.
Necessary
End of session
Analytical Cookies
Analytical cookies collect information about how users interact with the website. These cookies are used to improve/enhance the user experience. They gather data such as the pages viewed by users, the number of clicks, scrolling movements on the pages, and the times when users enter and exit these pages. Personal data processed through analytical cookies is shared with international cookie providers and is processed based on your explicit consent as provided in Articles 5/1 and 9/1 of the KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law), for purposes such as conducting marketing analysis activities and creating and tracking visitor records.
The analytical cookies used on our website, their providers, and purposes of use are as follows:
Cookie
Type
Duration
Description
_ga
1st and 3rd Party: Google Analytics, USA
2 years
This cookie is loaded by Google Analytics. It is used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data, generate the site's analytics report, and track site usage. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to identify unique visitors.
ga#
1st and 3rd Party: Google Analytics, USA
2 years
This cookie is loaded by Google Analytics. It is used to determine how many times a visitor has visited the site, as well as the dates of their first and last visits.
_gat
1st and 3rd Party: Google Analytics, USA
1 year
This cookie is used to allow tracking of individual visitors and their use of the website. It is set when the site is first visited and updated on subsequent visits.
_gid
1st and 3rd Party: Google Analytics, USA
1 year
This cookie registers a unique user ID to generate statistical information about how visitors use the site.
test_cookie
3rd Party: Google DoubleClick, USA
1 day
This cookie is used to check whether the browser supports cookies for the current visit.
Marketing CookiesThese cookies are used to deliver advertisements/campaigns based on user interests and to measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts. Personal data processed through marketing cookies is shared with international cookie providers and processed based on your explicit consent in accordance with Articles 5/1 and 9/1 of the KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law) for purposes such as managing marketing processes, conducting marketing analysis, and managing advertising/campaign/promotion processes.
The marketing cookies used on our website, their providers, and purposes of use are as follows:
Cookie
Type
Duration
Description
_gcl_au
3rd Party: Google Tag Manager, USA
3 months
Provided by Google Tag Manager to measure the ad performance of websites using their services.
_fbp
3rd Party: (Meta) Facebook Pixel, USA
3 months
This cookie is set by Facebook to display ads on Facebook or other digital platforms supported by Facebook advertising after the user visits the website.
fr
3rd Party: (Meta) Facebook Pixel, USA
3 months
Used by Facebook to enable various advertising products used by third-party advertisers, such as real-time bidding.
tr
3rd Party: (Meta) Facebook Pixel, USA
Session duration
Used by Facebook to enable various advertising products used by third-party advertisers, such as real-time bidding.
ads/ga-audiences
3rd Party Cookie: Google AdWords, USA
1 year
Used by Google AdWords to re-engage with users based on their online behavior on other websites and target those who are likely to convert to customers.
IDE
3rd Party Cookie: Google DoubleClick, USA
1 year
Used by Google DoubleClick to record and report the actions of a visitor after viewing or clicking an ad to measure the ad's effectiveness.
pagead/1p-user-list/#
3rd Party Cookie: Google, USA
Session duration
Tracks whether a visitor shows interest in a specific product on various websites and identifies how they transition between websites. This information is used for measuring advertising efforts and tracking proposal fees between websites. This service is used by third-party advertising hubs for real-time bidding.
Functional CookiesFunctional cookies assist in performing specific functions such as sharing website content on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and providing other third-party features. Functional cookies are also used to remember user preferences on the website. For example, they store usage preferences such as language, currency selection, and the "remember me" option, which prevents the user from being asked to log in again when accessing the site from the same browser.
Personal data processed through functional cookies is handled based on your explicit consent as specified in Article 5/1 of the KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law), for purposes such as remembering preferences and improving the customer experience. Cookies originating from abroad are also processed based on your explicit consent as specified in Article 9/1 of the KVKK, and shared with cookie providers located abroad.
The functional cookies used on our website, their providers, and their purposes of use are as follows:
Cookie
Type
Duration
Description
googtrans
3rd Party Cookie: Google, USA
Session Duration
Stores the target language used when a page is translated by Google Translate.
How Can I Control the Use of Cookies?The preferences of our visitors and users regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies are essential to us. However, cookies that are necessary for the proper functioning of the Platform must be used. We would like to remind you that disabling some cookies may cause certain functionalities of the Platform to work partially or completely.
Below is the information on how you can manage your preferences regarding the cookies used on the Platform:
Visitors can personalize their cookie preferences by changing the settings of the browser they use to view the Platform. If the browser being used offers this option, it is possible to change cookie preferences via browser settings. Depending on the features provided by the browser, data owners may block the use of cookies, choose to receive a warning before cookies are used, or disable or delete only certain cookies.The preferences regarding cookies may vary depending on the browser used. You can find general instructions on cookie management at https://www.aboutcookies.org/. Preferences related to cookies must be set individually for each device the visitor uses to access the Platform.To disable cookies managed by Google Analytics, clickTo manage personalized advertising experiences provided by Google, click here.Preferences for cookies used by various companies for advertising activities can be managed via Your Online Choices.Cookies can be managed on mobile devices through the settings menu of the device.You have the ability to personalize your cookie preferences by changing the settings of your browser.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
MozillaFirefox
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
What Are Your Rights as a Data Subject?Pursuant to Article 11 of the KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law), data subjects have the right to:
Learn whether personal data is processed or not,Request information about the processing of personal data if it has been processed,Learn the purpose of processing personal data and whether they are used in accordance with their purpose,Know the third parties to whom personal data has been transferred, domestically or abroad,Request correction of personal data if it is incomplete or incorrect, and request notification of the correction to third parties to whom the data has been transferred,Request deletion or destruction of personal data when the reasons for processing no longer exist, and request notification of the deletion or destruction to third parties to whom the data has been transferred,Object to a result that is analyzed solely through automated systems that would negatively affect the person,Request compensation for the damage if personal data is processed unlawfully and results in damage.You can make your application by:
Writing to the address: Kırımlı OSB Mah. Mehmetçik Bul. No:2 İç Kapı No:1 Merkez/AksaraySending a request to the secure electronic signature or mobile signature at the address: [email protected]Sending an email to [email protected] if your email address is registered in our system.Your application must include the following:
Your name, surname, and signature if the request is written,For Turkish citizens: Your T.C. identity number, and for foreign nationals: your nationality, passport number, or identity number if available,Your address for notification purposes,If applicable, your electronic mail address, phone number, and fax number,The subject of the request.Any additional information or documents related to the request should also be attached to the application.
The Data Controller reserves the right to verify your identity.
You can find more detailed information on the procedure to follow during your application in the "Application Procedure and Principles Regarding Data Controllers" published by the Personal Data Protection Authority.
Last Update Date: xx.xx.2025
