Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Altufan Ulu Law Office ("Altufan Ulu") uses cookies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owner.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, and help us improve how our website works.

Functional Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced features.

Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other websites.

3. Personal Data Processed Through Cookies, Our Processing Purposes and Legal Bases

Depending on their type, cookies collect data relating to your browsing and usage preferences and habits on the device through which you access our website. Such data includes the pages you visit and all information relating to your navigation on our website.

Strictly Necessary Cookies are used for the purpose of fulfilling an information society service you have requested. Personal data collected through these cookies is processed on the legal basis of "being necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract" under Article 5(2)(c) of KVKK, or "being mandatory for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that this processing does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject" under Article 5(2)(f).

Functional Cookies are used to make our website more functional and to remember your preferences when you return to our website. Personal data collected through these cookies is processed with your explicit consent under Article 5(1) of KVKK.

Analytical Cookies are used for statistical measurement purposes to analyse user behaviour on websites. They are used to estimate the number of unique visitors, identify the most important search engine keywords that lead to a web page, or track navigation on the website. Personal data collected through these cookies is processed with your explicit consent under Article 5(1) of KVKK.

Advertising Cookies are used by our business partners to build a profile of your interests and to show you relevant advertisements. Personal data collected through these cookies is processed with your explicit consent under Article 5(1) of KVKK.

4. Transfer of Personal Data Collected Through Cookies

Personal data collected through cookies on our website may be transferred:

1. To the servers of our suppliers in connection with third-party services we use for hosting, acceleration and security of our website, on the legal bases of "mandatory for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that this processing does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject" under Article 5(2)(f) of KVKK and "being necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party" under Article 5(2)(c).
2. For the purpose of receiving web analytics services involving the creation of statistical information/reports, your personal data is processed with your explicit consent by Meta Inc. through Facebook cookies and by Google Inc. through Google Analytics; and for the purpose of displaying advertisements based on your browsing habits and interests on our website, it is also processed with your explicit consent by Google Inc. through Google Ads.

5. How Can You Control Cookies?

You can manage your cookie preferences and make changes at any time via the "Cookie Management Panel" button at the bottom of our website's homepage. You can set "accept" or "reject" preferences for all cookies other than strictly necessary cookies through the Cookie Management Panel. As strictly necessary cookies are essential for our website to function, you do not have the ability to manage this type of cookie.

6. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data

In relation to your personal data, you have the right to:

1. Learn whether your personal data is processed,
2. Request information if your personal data has been processed,
3. Learn the purpose of processing personal data and whether it is used in accordance with such purpose,
4. Know the third parties to whom personal data is transferred domestically or abroad,
5. Request correction of personal data if it has been processed incompletely or inaccurately,
6. Request deletion or destruction of personal data within the conditions stipulated in KVKK,
7. Request that the third parties to whom data has been transferred be notified of the correction, deletion or destruction,
8. Object to a result arising against you through the analysis of processed data exclusively by automated systems,
9. Claim compensation for damages arising from the unlawful processing of personal data.

7. How Can You Exercise Your Rights?

You may submit your requests regarding your personal data by completing the Data Subject Application Form, by:

1. Applying in person to Altufan Ulu with a valid identity document,
2. Sending your application by post to "Bayıldım Caddesi, No: 18/2, Vişnezade Neighbourhood, Maçka / Istanbul" with a wet-signed application form and a copy of your identity document,
3. Sending a petition signed with a mobile signature or secure electronic signature to Altufan Ulu's email address [email protected],
4. Sending a signed petition from your registered electronic mail (KEP) address to [email protected].

8. Response to Your Requests

Your requests regarding your personal data will be assessed and responded to within a maximum of 30 days from the date they are received. If your application is rejected, the grounds for rejection will be communicated to you at the address specified in your application via email, post or other methods selected in the Data Subject Application Form available on our website.