Privacy and Cookie Policy

As Kortek Korozyon Teknolojileri Limited Şirketi (“Company”), we are committed to protecting the personal data of all visitors, members and users (“User”) who benefit from the services of https://www.kortek.com.tr/ (“Site”) at all times. This clarification text has been prepared in accordance with Article 10 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 and the relevant legislation in order to define the cookies collected through the website and mobile application and which are personal data and to explain their use.

Data Controller

Your personal data is processed by the Company located at Ahi Evran Osb Mahallesi Akhun Caddesi Imaks Blok No: 8 Sincan Ankara with the title of data controller specified in the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data, limited to the following explanations.

What is a cookie?

Cookie: A cookie is a small text file that can be used to collect information about your activities on the Site, to analyze and to collect data for the harmonious and proper functioning of the Site.

If the User accepts cookies, a cookie will be placed on his/her device or cookies may be used if the User has previously visited the Site and consented to these cookies. The use of cookies is not mandatory to use the Site. You can block or personalize cookies through your browser. However, if cookies are blocked, you may not be able to benefit from some features of the Site. Again, depending on the settings of your browser, these cookies may not be deleted automatically. Please check your browser settings as detailed below to determine where such cookies are stored and how they can be deleted. We would also like to remind you that if you consent to third party cookies, your information may be transferred to servers abroad. For this reason, we recommend that you adjust your cookie settings in line with this information.

Methods of Collection of Cookies and Legal Reasons

Cookies, which are explained in detail in categories below, are processed by the Company in accordance with the legal reasons specified under the Law on the Protection of Personal Data. Accordingly, cookies are processed by the Company or real or legal persons who process data on behalf of the Company within the scope of the activities in the relevant sections of the Site or mobile application according to their types by the Company or real or legal persons who process data on behalf of the Company within the scope of the activities in the relevant sections of the Site or mobile application of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data; In accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 5 of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data, the user’s explicit consent in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 5, Article 5. It is mandatory for the Company, which has the title of data controller, to fulfill its legal obligations pursuant to subparagraph ç of paragraph 2 of Article 5, processing is mandatory for the establishment, exercise or protection of a right pursuant to subparagraph e of paragraph 2 of Article 5, and processing is mandatory for the establishment, exercise or protection of a right pursuant to subparagraph f of paragraph 2 of Article 5. In accordance with subparagraph f of paragraph 2 of Article 5, it processes data electronically in cases where data processing is mandatory for the legitimate interests of the Company, provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the user.

Which cookies do we use on the website?

Mandatory Cookies: These types of cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the Website. It is mandatory to use these types of cookies in order for the Site to continue its activities safely and to be used smoothly. These types of cookies do not collect any data for marketing to the User, remembering where you are on the internet or tracking the User. Since the data collected through these types of cookies are necessary for the use and protection of the Site, it is not possible to disable them.

Functional Cookies: These types of cookies are cookies used for the purposes of personalization and remembering preferences used on the Site and mobile application. These cookies are used to provide functionalities other than mandatory cookies.

Performance / Analytical cookies: These types of cookies provide statistical measurement in order to analyze the behavior of the User browsing the Site. These cookies are used to improve the Site and are also used to estimate the number of visitors to the Site, identify key search words and monitor Site navigation. These cookies help to improve the way the Site works, as well as help the User to easily find what they are looking for and to produce content specific to them.

Advertising / Marketing cookies: These types of cookies are used for advertising and marketing purposes and track the User’s online movements, identify personal interests and aim to show advertisements to the User accordingly. By matching the information obtained through cookies with other information, it offers personalized campaigns and products and does not offer content that has not been previously requested.

As stated above, cookies can be personalized through the Site or through the browser used. You can find more information about the cookies we use on the Site and the purposes for which we use them in the table below;

Cookie Type	Cookie Name	Source	Objective	Storage Time
Mandatory	wordpress_test_ cookie	Kortek	Scanner Control	Session Duration
Mandatory	cmplz_banner-status	Kortek	Cookie Approval Status	1 year
Mandatory	cmplz_policy_id	Kortek	Policy Version	1 year
Functional	wp_lang	Kortek	Language Preference	1 year
Functional	pll_language	Kortek	Language Preference	1 year
Analytics	_ga	Google	Visitor analysis	2 years
Analytics	ga*	Google	Session Tracking	2 years

How to disable or delete cookies?

You can disable cookies by activating the setting in your browser that allows you to refuse all or some cookies. However, if you adjust your browser settings to disable all cookies, including mandatory cookies, you may not be able to access the Site in whole or in part. Disabling a cookie or category of cookies does not delete the cookie from your browser. You will need to do this separately in your browser.

If you wish to make changes to your cookie settings, please review your browser’s ‘Options’ or ‘Preferences’ menu. Alternatively, click on the ‘Help’ option in your browser for more information. To learn more about the cookie settings of popular browsers, please see the links below:

Chrome
Safari
iOS
Android

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your personal data will only be transferred to authorized public institutions and organizations if the user has explicit consent as specified in Article 8 of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data or if it is mandatory to transfer personal data in order for the Company to fulfill its legal obligations. Other than these, under no circumstances will your personal data be transferred by the Company to third parties or abroad for any purpose.

Your Rights as a User

In accordance with Article 11 of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data regarding your personal data;

To learn whether your personal data is being processed or not,
Request information if your personal data has been processed,
To learn the purpose of processing personal data and whether they are used for their intended purpose,
To know the third parties to whom your personal data is transferred domestically or abroad,
To request correction of your personal data in case of incomplete or incorrect processing,
To request the deletion or destruction of your personal data within the framework of the conditions stipulated in the legislation,
When you request the correction of incomplete or incorrect data and the deletion or destruction of your personal data, to request that this situation be notified to third parties to whom we transfer your personal data,
Object to the occurrence of a result to the detriment of the person himself/herself by analyzing the processed data exclusively through automated systems, and
If you suffer damage due to unlawful processing of personal data, you have the right to demand compensation for this damage.

Application and Complaint Process Regarding Your Personal Data

You may submit your applications for your rights listed above in writing or by using the registered electronic mail (KEP) address, secure electronic signature, mobile signature or the electronic mail address previously notified to the Company and registered in the Company system.

Application;

a) Name, surname and signature if the application is in writing,

b) Turkish Republic identification number for citizens of the Republic of Turkey, nationality, passport number or identification number, if any, for foreigners,

c) Residential or workplace address for notification,

ç) Electronic mail address, telephone and fax number for notification, if any,

d) The subject of the request is mandatory.

You can send your application to the Company via kortekkorozyon@hs01.kep.tr e-mail address. In addition, if you fill out the form on the website https://www.kortek.com.tr/ and send a signed copy of the form to the above-mentioned Company address together with the information and documents to fulfill the application conditions, your applications will be answered as soon as possible and within thirty days at the latest, depending on the nature of your request. In addition, if deemed necessary during the evaluation of the relevant requests, additional information may be requested from the applicant based on the application. If the application response requires an additional cost, the fees in the tariff determined by the Personal Data Protection Authority may be requested.