Cookie Policy

What is a Cookie?

Cookies are small text or data files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) by the website you visit. These files are created by the servers associated with the website you visit and allow the server to recognize you when you visit the same site again. Cookies do not contain your directly personal data such as your name, gender, or address.

Which Cookies Are Used?

Mandatory cookies that carry out critical processes such as session management and security are used in order for our Platform to fulfill its core functions and provide a secure user experience. In addition, we make use of functional cookies that improve your experience by offering personalized features such as remembering your language preferences or username, as well as analytical cookies that allow us to analyze visitor traffic and optimize platform performance. Furthermore, advertising and targeting cookies are also present on our platform for the purpose of presenting content relevant to your interests and measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. The data collected through these cookies helps us provide you with a more efficient and personalized service.

Cookies can be categorized in terms of their owners, lifespans, and purposes of use: Based on the party placing the cookie, Platform cookies and third-party Cookies are used. Platform cookies are created by IYZADS, while third-party cookies are managed by different companies that have partnerships with IYZADS. Based on the duration they are active, session cookies and persistent cookies are used. Session cookies are deleted when the visitor leaves the Platform, while persistent cookies may remain on visitors' devices for various durations depending on their area of use.

Based on their purposes of use, technical cookies, authentication cookies, targeting/advertising cookies, personalization cookies, and analytical cookies are used on the Platform.

Why Are Cookies Used?

On the Platform, Cookies are used for the following purposes: To perform the essential functions required for the Platform to operate. To eliminate the need for logged-in members to re-enter their password when visiting different pages on the Platform.

To analyze the Platform and increase its performance. For example, the integration of different servers on which the Platform operates, determining the number of visitors to the Platform and adjusting performance settings accordingly, or facilitating visitors in finding what they are looking for.

To increase the functionality of the Platform and provide ease of use. For example, sharing content to third-party social media channels through the Platform, or remembering the username information or search queries of a visitor on their subsequent visit to the Platform.

To carry out personalization, targeting, and advertising activities. For example, displaying advertisements related to visitors' interests based on the pages they have viewed.

The cookie policy of the IYZADS Platform transparently sets out both its technical functionality and user-oriented marketing strategies. While the Platform enables users to enjoy a seamless experience without needing to re-authenticate on every page through session cookies, it offers a personalized interface by retaining user preferences via persistent cookies. Analysis and advertising targeting processes aim to optimize visitor traffic and deliver the most relevant content to each user based on their own interests. The clear definition of data retention periods according to cookie types reflects the importance the platform places on data security and privacy standards.

How Can You Manage Your Cookie Preferences?

IYZADS considers the data privacy of its users and their right to control over their own data as a fundamental priority. Accordingly, the use of analytical and advertising-oriented cookies that are not mandatory for the operation of the platform is carried out only with the explicit consent of users. Visitors have the right to personalize their cookie preferences, block cookies, delete cookies, or receive a warning prior to cookie use by changing their browser settings at any time. However, it should be noted that if mandatory cookies are disabled, some core functions and features of the platform may not work properly.

Information on how preferences regarding the Cookies used on the Platform can be managed is as follows: Visitors have the opportunity to personalize their preferences regarding cookies by changing the browser settings through which they view the Platform. If the browser being used offers this option, it is possible to change preferences regarding Cookies through the browser settings. In this way, although it may vary depending on the options offered by the browser, data subjects have the option to prevent the use of cookies, opt to receive a warning before cookies are used, or disable or delete only certain Cookies.

Cookie preferences may need to be set separately for each device through which the visitor accesses the Platform.

What Rights Do You Have?

Visitors have the right, pursuant to KVKK No. 6698, to learn whether their data is being processed, to have it corrected, to have it deleted, and to know the third parties to whom it has been transferred.

With regard to the aforementioned rights, in the event that personal data subjects submit their requests within the scope of Law No. 6698 through the methods determined by IYZADS, your request will be finalized within 30 days at the latest. While it is the principle that no fee is charged for requests, IYZADS reserves the right to charge a fee based on the fee schedule determined by the Personal Data Protection Board.

Consent and Changes to the Privacy Policy

IYZADS aims to provide its users with a detailed explanation of the scope and purposes of Cookie use through its Privacy Policy (“Policy”) and to inform users about their Cookie preferences. In this regard, closing the Cookie information notice on the Platform and continuing to use the Site is considered to constitute consent to the use of Cookies. Users always retain the option to change their Cookie preferences.

IYZADS may update this policy at any time. It becomes effective from the moment it is published on the Platform. Continued use of the Site means that the current cookie use is accepted.