Rika Construction Cookie Policy

This text has been prepared by Rika Construction as the data controller in accordance with Article 10 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 and the Communiqué on the Procedure and Principles to be Followed in Fulfilling the Obligation to Inform.

As Rika Construction, we use cookies in certain areas of our website located at "www.rikainsaat.com" ("Site"). This Cookie Policy ("Policy") applies to the site managed by Rika Construction and outlines how cookies will be used. The purpose of this Policy is to inform you about the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which they are utilized, and how you can manage these cookies regarding the processing of personal data obtained automatically through the placement of cookies on your device. To change your preferences regarding the use of cookies or to block or delete cookies, simply adjust your browser settings.

What is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files created on your device by a website that store data in a name-value format. Cookies allow the website you visit to retain information on your device and use that information during your subsequent visits. Cookies created by a website are stored by the internet browser you use to access the site, and they do not contain personal data about visitors, such as names, genders, or addresses. The information contained in cookies can only be accessed if you use the same internet browser and only by the domain of the website that created the respective cookie (for example, Rika Construction).

Cookies have become an essential part of internet technologies today. Their primary functions include remembering the preferences of online visitors and recognizing the device during connections, making cookie usage common on nearly every website.

Who Sends Cookies and How?
Cookies are sent through the communication established between your internet browser (such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.) and the servers of the Rika Construction website during your browsing session.

Types of Cookies:
According to Ownership:

• First-Party Cookies
• First-party cookies are placed directly on your device by the website you are visiting or by Rika Construction. • Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies placed on your device by a third party, such as advertisers or analytics systems, in collaboration with Rika Construction.

According to Duration of Activity:

• Session Cookies
• Session cookies store data that is accessible until the user closes the browser or the session expires. They are short-term cookies. • Persistent Cookies • Persistent cookies are cookies that remain stored until they are deleted by the user or until a specific expiration date set for the cookie. Persistent cookies have a written expiration date in their code, which can vary in duration.

According to Their Purpose:

• Technical/Essential Cookies
• Technical/Essential cookies are necessary for the functionality of the website, enabling features such as navigation and access to secure areas of the site.
• Functional Cookies
• Functional cookies allow the website to remember past selections made by the user (such as username, password, preferred language, etc.). Preference cookies that enable automatic login to the website are also referred to as functional cookies.
• Performance/Analytical Cookies
• Performance cookies, also known as analytical cookies, are those that provide anonymous statistical data regarding the usage of the website. They store information about how the user interacts with the site, such as the pages visited and the links clicked. Anonymized performance cookies are not used to identify website users. The purpose of these cookies is to make the website more functional.
• Marketing/Targeting Cookies
• Marketing/targeting cookies are used by companies to create a profile of your interests and display relevant advertisements on other sites.

Purposes of Processing Personal Data and Legal Grounds

Technical/Essential cookies are used to fulfill a requested information society service (such as logging in, filling out forms, and remembering privacy preferences). The personal data collected through these cookies is processed under Article 5(2)(c) of the Law, which states that "processing personal data of the parties is necessary for the establishment or performance of a contract," or (f) "it is necessary for the processing of data for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the relevant person."

Functional cookies are used to make our web page more functional and personalized (with the exception of your privacy preferences, ensuring that other preferences are remembered when you return to the site). The data collected through these cookies is processed to enhance your user experience.
your personal data is processed with your explicit consent, in accordance with Article 5(1) of the Law.

Performance/Analytical cookies are those that enable statistical measurement to analyze user behavior on websites. These cookies are frequently used to improve the site and also measure the impact of advertisements on relevant individuals. They are used by website owners to estimate the number of unique visitors, identify the most important search engine keywords that lead to a webpage, or monitor browsing behavior on the website. The personal data collected through these cookies is processed with your explicit consent, in accordance with Article 5(1) of the Law.

Marketing/Targeting cookies are used by our partners to create a profile based on your interests and to display relevant advertisements to you. The personal data collected through these cookies is processed with your explicit consent, in accordance with Article 5(1) of the Law.

Information About Cookies Used on Our Site

Information Regarding Cookies on Our Website (cookie type, cookie duration, cookie purpose, service provider)

Cookies;
• To perform essential functions necessary for the operation of the platform. For example, ensuring that Rika Construction members do not lose the products in their shopping cart during their visits. Additionally, members who are logged in do not need to re-enter their password while visiting different pages on the platform.
• To analyze the platform and improve its performance. For example, integrating the different servers that the platform operates on, determining the number of visitors to the platform, making performance adjustments accordingly, or facilitating visitors in finding what they are looking for.
• To enhance the functionality of the platform and provide ease of use. For example, enabling sharing on third-party social media platforms through the site, and remembering the username or search queries of visitors during their subsequent visits to the platform.
• To implement personalization, targeting, and advertising activities. For example, displaying advertisements related to visitors' interests based on the pages and products they view.

this is used for these purposes.

Transfer of Personal Data Processed Through Cookies
As part of our activities conducted through cookies, your personal data is transferred to our domestic suppliers for the purposes of customizing and improving Rika Construction services for you, conducting marketing activities, managing and auditing business operations, and carrying out the purchasing processes for goods/services.

Additionally, if you give consent for performance/analytical cookies, your personal data will be processed on foreign servers through third-party infrastructure provider Google Analytics for the purpose of storage and archiving activities. In this context, your personal data will be transferred to service providers with servers located abroad based on your explicit consent, with necessary technical and administrative measures in place.

Your relevant personal data will be transferred to our corporate clients based on your explicit consent for the purposes of managing sales processes for goods/services, conducting marketing and analytical activities, and executing strategic planning activities. In this context, your personal data will be transferred to service providers with servers located abroad based on your explicit consent, with necessary technical and administrative measures in place.

Due to the management of cookies provided through programs from our technology suppliers on our website, if you give explicit consent for the use of cookies, your personal data processed through cookies, except for necessary cookies, will be transferred to our technology infrastructure providers located abroad. If you do not wish to consent to the transfer of your personal data abroad, you can simply change your preferences regarding the use of cookies or block or delete cookies by adjusting your browser settings.

Management of Cookies
Browsers generally accept cookies automatically. While the use of cookies is not mandatory to use our website, if you set your browser not to accept cookies, the quality of your user experience may decrease, and various functions of our sites may be impaired. In particular, technical cookies enable the basic functions of the Site to operate properly. Since technical cookies are essential for the Site's functionality, disabling them may result in certain functions not working as intended on the Site.

How Can You Disable the Use of Cookies?
To disable the use of cookies, you need to change the settings of the internet browser you are using. These changes may vary depending on the device and browser you are using. Below are instructions on the steps to take to block cookies through different internet browsers:
• Internet Explorer

1. Open your computer's desktop and click or tap the "Internet Explorer" icon on the taskbar.
2. Click the "Tools" button, then select "Internet options."
3. Tap or click on the "Privacy" tab, then move the slider up under the settings to block all cookies, and click the "OK" button.

• Microsoft Edge

1. Click on the three-dot icon in the upper right corner of your "Microsoft Edge" browser and go to the "Settings" section.
2. In the new window that appears, click on "Choose what to clear," then select the cookies you want to delete from the options presented.
3. There are several sections here. You can start the clearing process by selecting the cookies you want to delete.

• Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome on your computer.
2. Click on "More Settings" in the upper right corner.
3. Click on "Advanced" at the bottom.
4. Click on "Site settings" under the "Privacy and security" section.
5. Then, click on the "Cookies" option.
6. Under "All cookies and site data," search for the name of the website you are logged into.
7. Click on the "Remove" icon to the right of the site.

• Mozilla Firefox

1. Click on the "Menu" button in your "Firefox" browser and go to the "Options" section.
2. Select the "Privacy & Security" panel and go to the "History" section.
3. Change the Firefox setting to "Use custom settings for history."
4. Click on the "Show Cookies" button. The cookies window will appear.
5. Type the name of the site whose cookies you want to delete into the search field. The cookies that match your search will be displayed.
6. Select the cookie(s) you want to delete and click the "Remove Selected" button.
7. Click the "Close" button to close the cookies window. Then, close the "about preferences"page.

• Safari

1. Open the "Safari" browser and go to the "Preferences" section.
2. Click on the "Privacy" tab.
3. Click on "Manage Websit
4. Select one or more websites, then click on the "Remove" or "Remove All" option.

You can also delete all cookies left by the websites you visit through third-party software.

Cookies Used on Our Website