KVKK Privacy Notice

ARICI FURNITURE, SEATING, FURNITURE MATERIALS, MACHINERY, IMPORT-EXPORT, INDUSTRY AND TRADE LTD. CO.(the “Company”), small data files may be placed on users’ computers, cell phones, tablets, or other devices used to access the Company’s websites, electronic platforms, applications, or emails and advertisements sent by the Company, which enable the storage and collection of certain data. These data files placed on computers and other devices may include cookies, pixel tags, Flash cookies, and web beacons, as well as other similar technologies used for data storage. In this Policy, the term “cookie” is used to refer to cookies and similar technologies that may be used by the Company. While it is possible to collect personal data through cookies, not all data collected via cookies may constitute personal data. Therefore, it should be noted that data obtained through cookies will be evaluated under this Policy and the Law on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK) only to the extent that such data constitutes personal data under Turkish law.

1. Types of Cookies
Cookies can be classified based on their duration or the domain to which they belong. When classified by duration, cookies are divided into two categories: session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are deleted when the user closes the browser, while persistent cookies remain on the user’s computer or device for a predetermined period of time. When classified by the domain they belong to, cookies are divided into two categories: first-party cookies and third-party cookies. Cookies placed by the visited domain are referred to as first-party cookies, while cookies placed by a different domain are referred to as third-party cookies. A third-party cookie is involved when parties other than the visited domain place cookies on the user’s device through the visited domain.

2. Purposes of Using Cookies
The company may use the cookies on its websites, platforms, and apps, as well as in its advertisements and communications, for the purposes listed below.

a-Uses for Operational Purposes: We may use cookies that we deem necessary for the management and security of the Company’s website, platform, applications, and services. Examples of cookies used for operational purposes include technologies that enable the use of features on our website, apps, and platforms, as well as cookies used to detect irregular behavior on these platforms.

b-Functional Cookies: The company may use cookies to facilitate the use of its website, platform, applications, and services, and to customize them for users. Examples of cookies used for functional purposes include technologies that allow us to remember user information and preferences.

c-Performance-Related Uses: The Company may also use cookies to improve and measure the performance of its website, app, platform, and services. Examples of cookies used for this purpose include those that help us understand how users interact with the Company’s website, app, platform, and services and analyze user behavior, as well as technologies that allow us to determine whether users have interacted with the messages we send.

d-Use for Advertising Purposes: We may use first-party and third-party cookies through websites, platforms, and applications owned by the Company or third parties to deliver advertisements and similar content tailored to users’ interests. Examples of advertising-related uses include cookies that measure the effectiveness of ads and cookies that track whether a specific ad was clicked or how many times it was viewed.

3-Blocking and Deleting Cookies
While most browsers allow the use of cookies, users can reject or delete cookies at any time by changing their browser settings. The method for changing these settings varies depending on the browser being used, so you should check with your browser’s provider to learn how to disable cookies.
If cookies are disabled, you may not be able to use certain features of the Company’s website, app, platform, and services.

4-Authorized Service Providers
We may use certain service providers that we have authorized to assist us in operating and promoting our website, platform, and applications, as well as our services. These service providers may also place cookies and similar technologies (third-party cookies) on users’ computers or devices and may collect information such as IP addresses, unique identifiers, and device identifiers to identify users’ devices.

5-Third-Party Websites, Products, and Services
The Company’s websites, platforms, and applications may contain links to third-party websites, products, and services. Please be aware that these links are subject to the privacy policies of the third parties, and that these third parties and their websites are independent of the Company, and the Company is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. If you visit any of the linked websites, we recommend that you read their privacy policies.