This Cookie Notice herein has been prepared by V Vakfı (“Foundation”) based in “Mecidiyeköy Yolu Cad. No:12 Trump Tower Ofis Kule Kat:35 Şişli-İstanbul”acting in the capacity of data controller pursuant to Article 10 of the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (“PDPL”), the Regulation 2016/679 of the European Parliament and Council of 27 April 2016 (European Data Protection Regulation or “GDPR”) and the Communique on Principles and Procedures to be Followed in Fulfillment of the Obligation to Inform.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device or network server via browsers by the websites you visit. The purpose of this Cookie Notice is to inform you about which type of cookies we use for what purposes and how you can manage these cookies regarding the processing of personal data obtained automatically through the placement of cookies used on our website on your device.
For the cookies we use on our website, except for the necessary cookies, the explicit consent of the users is obtained and the opportunity to change their consent at any time is provided. Through the cookie management panel, users can see the types of cookies used on our website and can set their preferences with the “on” or “off” options for all cookies other than Necessary Cookies. Users can always change their preferences through this panel.
- Types of Cookies We Use on Our Website
| Type of Cookie | Description |
| Session Cookies | Session cookies retain information while you’re navigating through the website until the web browser is closed. Session cookies and permanent cookies are used on our website depending on the duration of use. Session cookies are used to ensure the continuity of the session and once the web browser is closed, these cookies are deleted. |
| Persistent Cookies | These cookies are stored on your web browser until they expire or get deleted. Persistent cookies remain on your device even after the web browser is closed. They have an expiry date and will be destroyed automatically when the expiry date is reached. |
| First-Party Cookies | Whether the cookie is first-party or third-party varies according to the cookie placed by the website or domain. First-party cookies are placed directly by the website the user is visiting, that is, the internet address shown in the browser’s address bar. |
| Third-Party Cookies | Third-party cookies are placed by a different domain than the domain the user is visiting. |
| Necessary Cookies | These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. These cookies are first-party cookies and process personal data during the session (except for cookies regarding your privacy preferences since these cookies last longer than the session duration) and are automatically deleted when the session ends. These cookies are mandatorily used in order to perform an information society service you have requested (log-in, filling out forms and remembering privacy preferences). The cookie for performance and analytical purposes allows counting visitors on our website and tracking traffic and is the first party. In this way, we can test and improve the performance of our website. |
| Advertising / Targeting Cookies | These cookies are cookies placed by our advertising partners through our website and are third party cookies. They are used by our business partners to profile your interests and to show you relevant advertisements. |
| Functionality Cookies | These types of cookies are used to make our website more functional and for personalization purposes (to ensure that your preferences other than your privacy preferences are remembered when you re-enter the site). |
- Purpose of Processing Personal Data, Places of Transfer, Purpose of Transfer, Method and Legal Basis of Collection of Personal Data
Necessary cookies are mandatorily used in order to perform an information society service you have requested (log-in, filling out forms and remembering privacy preferences). Your personal data collected through these cookies are processed within the scope of Article 5 paragraph (2) subparagraph (c) of PDPL “Processing of personal data of the parties of a contract is necessary, provided that it is directly related to the establishment or performance of the contract.” or subparagraph (f) of PDPL “Processing of data is necessary for the legitimate interests pursued by the data controller, provided that this processing shall not violate the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.”.
Advertising and Targeting cookies are used by our business partners to profile your interests and to show you relevant advertisements. Your personal data collected through these cookies are processed within the scope of Article 5 paragraph (1) of PDPL by obtaining your explicit consent.
Functionality cookies are used to make our website more functional and for personalization purposes (to ensure that your preferences other than your privacy preferences are remembered when you re-enter the site). Your personal data collected through these cookies are processed within the scope of Article 5 paragraph (1) of PDPL by obtaining your explicit consent. Information on cookies on our website is provided in the table below:
| Name of Cookie | Description – Purpose | Type of Cookie | Storage Time |
| [●] | These cookies are mandatorily used in order to perform an information society service you have requested (log-in). They are actively placed once the page is visited. | First-Party Cookie | Stored for the duration of the session. |
| [●] | These cookies are mandatorily used in order to perform an information society service you have requested (filling out forms). They are actively placed once the page is visited. | First-Party Cookie | Stored for the duration of the session. |
| [●] | These cookies are mandatorily used in order to perform an information society service you have requested (remembering privacy preferences). They are actively placed once the page is visited. | First-Party Cookie | Stored for [●] days. |
| [●] | These cookies are used for counting visitors on our website and tracking the traffic. In this way, we can test and improve the performance of our website. The statistics are anonymous. They are not used to track the users’ browsing activity across other websites. | First-Party Cookie | Stored for [●] days. |
| [●] | These cookies are cookies placed by our advertising partners through our website. They are used by our business partners to profile your interests and to show you relevant advertisements. | [●]-Party Cookie ([●]Company) | |
| [●] | These types of cookies are used to make our website more functional and for personalization purposes (to ensure that your preferences other than your privacy preferences are remembered when you re-enter the site). | [●]-Party Cookie | Stored for [●] days. |
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Your personal data is collected by the Foundation through technical and automatic methods through cookies, which are technical communication files, due to your visit to our website.
Your personal data obtained through cookies can be transferred to our business partners and legally authorized public institutions for the use of cookies and to meet the demands of official institutions, in line with the purposes of processing your personal data below.
- Prevention of Cookies Use
You have the opportunity to customize your preferences in relation to the cookies by modifying your browser settings. Browser manufacturers provide help pages regarding the management of cookies, kindly check the below table for more information.
| Google Chrome | https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en |
| Opera | https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/ |
| Mozilla Firefox | https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer |
| Safari | https://support.apple.com/kb/PH5042?locale=en_US |
- What Are Your Rights Regarding Your Cookies?
As per the Article 11 of PDPL and Article 12 of GDPR, you are entitled to;
- learn whether your personal data are being processed,
- if they are, request information,
- obtain information on the purpose of processing and find out whether personal data has been used as fit for the purpose,
- obtain information about the third persons in Turkey and abroad, to whom personal data are transferred,
- request rectification of personal data that may have been incompletely or inaccurately processed,
- request the deletion or destruction of personal data,
- request notification of the operations made as per indents (e) and (f) to third parties to whom personal data have been transferred,
- object to occurrence of any detrimental result by means of analysis of personal data exclusively through automated systems and
- request compensation for the damages due to unlawful processing of personal data.
You can send your requests to the Foundation according to Comminuque on the Principles and Procedures for the Request to Data Controller. You can also direct your applications to us by submitting it to the address “Mecidiyeköy Yolu Cad. No:12 Trump Tower Ofis Kule Kat:35 Şişli-İstanbul” via registered letter or to the [email protected] email address.
Data Controller: V Vakfı
Address: Mecidiyeköy Yolu Cad. No:12 Trump Tower Ofis Kule Kat:35 Şişli-İstanbul
E-mail Address: [email protected]
This Cookie Notice issued by our Foundation may be updated periodically to show our personal information practices. In case of any significant changes in our Cookie Notice, information will be provided, primarily through our website.