About This Clarification Text
As Koluman Otomotiv Endüstri A.Ş. (“Koluman” or the “Company”), we use certain technologies such as cookies, pixels, and GIFs (“cookies”) during your visits to our online platforms to enhance your experience. The use of these technologies is carried out in compliance with the applicable legislation, particularly the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (“LPPD”).
The purpose of this Cookie Clarification Text is to inform you, as visitors to our website http://kolumanotomotiv.com/en/clarification-text (“Site”), about the processing of your personal data collected through the use of cookies. In this text, we aim to explain the types of cookies used on our Site, the purposes for which they are used, and how you can control them.
As Koluman, we may cease using cookies, change their types or functions, or add new cookies to our Site. Therefore, we reserve the right to amend the provisions of this clarification text at any time. Any updates to this text will become effective upon being published on the Site or in any public medium. You can find the most recent update date at the beginning of the text.
For more detailed information on how your personal data is processed by Koluman, we recommend that you read the Koluman Personal Data Protection and Processing Policy available at
Method and Legal Basis of Collecting Personal Data
Your personal data is collected electronically through cookies during your visit to our website, based on the legal ground of our Company’s legitimate interests. The collected personal data may also be processed for the purposes set out in this Cookie Clarification Text in accordance with the data processing conditions specified in Articles 5 and 6 of the Law.
To Whom and for What Purpose Personal Data May Be Transferred
As Koluman, we may share your personal data, limited to fulfilling the purposes stated above and in compliance with applicable legislation, with our business partners, suppliers, legally authorized public institutions, and private individuals. Please note that the parties to whom your data is transferred may store your personal data on servers located anywhere in the world.
In General:
Cookies are small text files stored by websites you visit on your computer, browser, or network server. At Koluman, we use cookies for various purposes and process your personal data through these cookies. The main purposes of using cookies are:
- To perform essential functions necessary for the operation of the Site. For example, ensuring that logged-in users are not required to re-enter their passwords when switching between pages.
- To analyze and improve the performance of the Site. For example, integrating with various servers that the Site runs on, determining the number of visitors, adjusting performance accordingly, or making it easier for visitors to find what they are looking for.
- To increase the functionality of the Site and enhance ease of use. For example, enabling sharing to third-party social media platforms, remembering usernames or search queries on subsequent visits.
We may share your personal data with third parties for the purposes stated above, within the scope of this clarification text and in compliance with the law. These third parties may store your data on servers located worldwide.
What Types of Cookies Do We Use?
Below is a list of the different types of cookies we use on our website. Both first-party cookies (set by the site you visit) and third-party cookies (set by servers other than the site you visit) are used.
| Cookie Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Necessary Cookies | These cookies are essential for the correct operation of the Site and platform. For example, authentication cookies that are activated when you log in ensure your session continues when moving from one page to another. |
| Functionality Cookies | These cookies enhance the functionality of the website by remembering your preferences (language, location, etc.). They allow us to offer a more personalized user experience. |
| Google Analytics | Google Analytics is a free analytics tool provided by Google that helps website and app owners understand what users do on their platforms. It uses various cookies to collect data without identifying individual users. The primary cookie used by Google Analytics is ‘_ga’. |
| Targeting Cookies | These cookies can be used for targeted advertising or campaign measurement. They help make advertisements on the website more relevant to your preferences, and are used to remember websites visited and determine the most effective communication channels. |
| Session Cookies | These are used to remember users within a website so that page changes are remembered. They are stored in temporary memory and are deleted when the browser is closed. |
| Authentication Cookies | These store session ID information in the user's browser after a successful login. |
How to Disable Cookies
Cookies are typically enabled by default in most browsers. However, you can disable cookies entirely or selectively via your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features or areas of our website may become inaccessible. We may update this policy in the future due to changes in legislation or technology. Therefore, we recommend that you visit this page from time to time to stay informed of any updates.
What Are Your Rights as a Data Subject?
According to Article 11 of the LPPD, data subjects have the right to:
Learn whether personal data is being processed,
Request information if personal data has been processed,
Learn the purpose of data processing and whether it is used appropriately,
Know the third parties to whom personal data has been transferred domestically or abroad,
Request correction of personal data if it is incomplete or incorrectly processed and to request notification of such corrections to third parties to whom the data was transferred,
Request deletion or destruction of personal data if the reasons for processing no longer exist, even if it has been processed in accordance with the law, and request notification of such actions to third parties to whom the data was transferred,
Object to any result arising to your detriment from the exclusive analysis of personal data through automated systems,
Demand compensation for damages if personal data is processed unlawfully.
You may submit your requests regarding your rights by using the “Application Form Regarding the Processing of Personal Data” available at http://kolumanotomotiv.com/en/clarification-text Your application will be evaluated and finalized as soon as possible and no later than 30 (thirty) days. In principle, no fee will be charged for such requests; however, Koluman reserves the right to charge a fee based on the tariff determined by the Personal Data Protection Board if additional costs arise.
By submitting a request that results in the Company being unable to process any of your personal data, you acknowledge that you may not be able to fully benefit from the operation of the Site and agree that any resulting liability shall rest solely with you.
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