This Cookie Policy has been prepared to inform you about the cookies and similar technologies that may be placed on your device when you visit the website https://www.akbulutlargrup.com.tr, operated by Akbulutlar Group Mining, Construction, Industry, and Trade Ltd. Co. For details regarding the processing of your personal data, please review our Personal Data Protection and Processing Policy.

1. What is a cookie?

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. Cookies may be used for purposes such as ensuring session security, remembering your preferences, measuring the Site’s usage, and improving content. Pixel tags, SDKs, and local storage (e.g., “local storage” in the browser) that serve similar functions may also be covered under this policy.

2. What types of cookies do we use?

2.1. Essential cookies

These are cookies necessary for the proper functioning of the Site, your security (e.g., session management, prevention of misuse), and compliance with legal obligations. These cookies cannot be disabled.

2.2. Preference / functional cookies

These are cookies that enhance user convenience, such as language preference, remembering incomplete form data (if applicable), or your cookie notification preference. They can only be used if you give your consent or if your Site settings allow it.

2.3. Analytical cookies

These cookies may be used to measure site traffic, page views, and error rates at an anonymous or pseudonymous level. For example, Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager are only activated if the relevant fields are enabled in the Site’s admin panel.

2.4. Marketing Cookies

If the Company does not use cookies for marketing purposes, this section does not apply. If third-party advertising or remarketing tools are enabled, it is recommended to provide additional information ensuring access to the relevant providers’ policies via the Site.

3. Third-Party Cookies

If third-party components such as map embedding, video players, security verification (e.g., CAPTCHA), or analytics are used on the Site, these providers may place cookies in accordance with their own cookie policies. In this case, it is advisable to review the privacy notices of the data processors.

4. Retention periods

Cookie retention periods vary depending on the type of cookie, its purpose, and the provider. Session cookies may be deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies, however, may remain on your device until their expiration date or until you delete them.

5. How can you manage cookies?

You can delete, block, or choose to receive a warning when cookies are saved through your browser settings. If you completely block cookies, some features of the Site may function with limitations. You can also update your preferences via the cookie notice displayed on the Site (if available).

6. Your Rights

You may contact our Data Protection Authority (KVKK) page regarding your rights under the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698; you may submit your requests through our Contact channels.

7. Policy Updates

The Company may update this policy based on changes to its business model, legal regulations, or the Site’s infrastructure. In the event of significant changes, a notice will be posted on the Site.