SANCAR CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES INDUSTRY AND TRADE INC.
COOKIE PRIVACY NOTICE PURSUANT TO LAW NO. 6698 ON THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA
1. Introduction
This text has been prepared in accordance with Article 10 of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (“Law”), the Communiqué on the Principles and Procedures to Be Followed in Fulfillment of the Obligation to Inform (“Communiqué”), and the Guidelines on Cookie Practices (“Guidelines”), in order to inform you, as the data subject, about the cookies that will be processed during your visit to the website of SANCAR CHEMICALS INDUSTRY AND TRADE INC. (“Company”) at www.sancarkimya.com.tr (“website”), in compliance with the Law, Communiqué, Guidelines, and relevant legislation. In addition, this text provides you with information on the purposes for which cookies are used on our site, the types of cookies employed, and how you can control these cookies.
You may access detailed information regarding the processing of your personal data through our Personal Data Protection page.
Through cookies on the website, your data is processed to enable you to benefit from our site in the most efficient manner and to enhance your user experience.
2. What Are Cookies and Why Are They Used?
Cookies are files or pieces of information that may be stored on your computer (or other internet-enabled devices such as smartphones and tablets) when you visit a website.
Another definition states that cookies are small, rich-text format files that allow certain information about users to be stored on their terminal devices when a website is visited.
A cookie typically contains the name of the website from which it was received, the “lifetime” of the cookie (i.e., how long it will be stored on your device), and a unique numerical value. Cookies record your actions and preferred settings during your browser session or for your next visit to our website. When you revisit our websites, this information is sent back to the server. In this way, your computer or mobile device is automatically recognized, and, for example, your preferred settings are automatically loaded for your convenience.
In addition, cookies may be used to better tailor our services to your interests and needs and/or to speed up your future activities and experiences on our websites.
Types of Cookies
According to their source:
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies created and controlled directly by the website.
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies created and managed by third-party companies with whom we collaborate.
According to their duration:
- Session Cookies: These exist only while users’ browsers are open and are deleted when the browser is closed.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain active until a specified expiry date even after the browser is closed. They become active again when the website is revisited and are used to recognize repeat visits from the same device.
According to their purpose of use:
- a. Strictly Necessary Cookies:
These cookies are absolutely essential for the correct and effective functioning of the website. If removed or blocked, the website may partially or completely lose its functionality. - b. Functional Cookies:
Cookies used to remember personalization and preferences on the website. They provide functionalities beyond strictly necessary cookies. - c. Performance / Analytics Cookies:
Cookies that allow statistical measurement to analyze user behavior on websites. They are frequently used to improve websites and to measure the effectiveness of advertisements. Website owners can also use them to analyze visits, make predictions, and identify key search engine keywords that direct users to the site. - d. Advertising / Marketing Cookies:
These cookies track users’ online activities to identify personal interests and display relevant advertisements. They prevent repetitive ads, ensure ads are displayed correctly, and aim to provide an improved and personalized experience.
3. Cookies Used on Our Website
| Cookie Name | Purpose Category | Cookie Usage Purpose | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rxvt | Necessary | Indicates session timeout. Monitors performance and proper functioning of the site during visits. | Session | First-Party |
| dtCookie | Necessary | Used to distinguish visits during browser session. | Session | First-Party |
| dtPC | Necessary | Used to monitor and analyze site performance during browser session. | Session | First-Party |
| dtSa | Necessary | Monitors performance and proper functioning of the site. | Session | First-Party |
| history | Necessary | Triggered via form page, stores history information. | 60 Days | First-Party |
| NSESSIONID | Necessary | Used to identify the active session ID. | Session | First-Party |
| JSESSIONID | Necessary | Used to identify the active session ID. | Session | First-Party |
| _cfuvid | Necessary | Monitors site performance and functionality. | Session | Third-Party |
| rxVisitor | Necessary | Creates a visitor ID to associate sessions. | Session | First-Party |
| cbotCookie | Necessary | Required for the chatbot functionality. | Session | First-Party |
| gb_opq_id | Functional | Used to distinguish users. | 1 Year | First-Party |
| TCSI | Functional | Used to track customer segments. | Session | First-Party |
| _ga | Performance / Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to collect user statistics. | 1 Year | First-Party |
| ga<container-id> | Performance / Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to maintain session status. | 1 Year | First-Party |
| _gcl_au | Advertising / Marketing | Used by Google AdSense to measure ad efficiency. | Session | Third-Party |
| __cf_bm | Advertising / Marketing | Used by Insider for marketing activities. | 12 Minutes | Third-Party |
| test_cookie | Advertising / Marketing | Used to check if browser supports cookies. | 15 Minutes | Third-Party |
| ad-id | Advertising / Marketing | Used by Amazon Advertising for marketing. | 256 Days | Third-Party |
| ad-privacy | Advertising / Marketing | Used by Amazon Advertising for marketing. | 1 Year | Third-Party |
| _ttp | Advertising / Marketing | Used by TikTok Pixel for marketing activities. | 1 Year | Third-Party |
| _tt_enable_cookie | Advertising / Marketing | Used by TikTok to collect behavioral and purchase data for ad measurement. | 1 Year | First-Party |
4. How Can I Control the Use of Cookies?
You may personalize your cookie preferences by changing your browser settings.
5. Adjusting Your Cookie Settings
When you first access our site, you can save your cookie preferences via the Cookie Management Platform. To access the Cookie Management Platform and update your preferences, simply click on the icon located at the bottom left of the page.
6. What Are Your Rights as a Data Subject?
Data subjects have the following rights under Article 11 of the Law:
- To learn whether personal data is being processed,
- To request information if personal data has been processed,
- To learn the purpose of processing personal data and whether they are used in accordance with their purpose,
- To know the third parties to whom personal data are transferred domestically or abroad,
- To request correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal data and to request notification of the correction to third parties to whom personal data has been transferred,
- To request deletion or destruction of personal data within the framework of the conditions stipulated by the Law, even though it has been processed in accordance with the provisions of the Law and other relevant laws, and to request notification of the deletion/destruction to third parties,
- To object to the occurrence of a result against themselves by analyzing the processed data exclusively through automated systems,
- To request compensation for damages in case of damage due to unlawful processing of personal data.
You can submit your requests in line with the methods specified under “Data Security and Right to Apply” on the Personal Data Protection page, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles of Application to the Data Controller.