Cookie Policy
COOKIE POLICY
I. COOKIE DEFINITION AND PURPOSES OF USE
Cookies are small data storage files recorded by websites on the computers, mobile phones, tablets, or other mobile devices of members registered to https://www.maredacare.com (“SITE”) and other visitors (together referred to as “USER/S”). This file stores information about the USERS' browsing activities on the SITE. Thus, when the SITE is revisited from the accessed devices, this data is remembered. Therefore, cookies are essential and important for the effective and easier use of the SITE and do not harm the device used. Cookies are also used to offer you more suitable services, products, or offers on the SITE and on third-party websites.
The use of cookies is carried out in accordance with the legislation applicable to Marad Dış Ticaret Limited Şirketi (“COMPANY”), primarily the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”). The COMPANY may not disclose the personal data of the USER/S to third parties contrary to the Disclosure Text and KVKK provisions, nor use it for purposes other than processing.
The main purposes of using cookies are:
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To require certain technical data for more effective use of the Website,
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To collect information about the COMPANY's browsing, usage, preferences, and habits on the SITE,
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To remember your preferences (language, country, address, contact information, etc.) made during your current visit for your future visits,
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To confirm the identity of the USER who makes a purchase/has a purchase made through the SITE,
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To fulfill the obligations undertaken under the contracts we have concluded, pursuant to the distance sales contract and the relevant articles of the Law on Consumer Protection,
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To provide a better shopping experience for USERS, to inform them about products they might be interested in "considering USERS' interests," and to convey campaigns,
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To evaluate USER complaints and suggestions,
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The COMPANY's need for your personal data, such as your IP address, to fulfill its legal and contractual obligations, especially those arising from Law No. 5651 on Regulating Broadcasts Made on the Internet and Combating Crimes Committed Through Such Broadcasts, and the Regulation on Procedures and Principles Regarding the Regulation of Broadcasts Made on the Internet.
II. TYPES OF DATA PROCESSED WITH COOKIES
Cookies, depending on their types, generally collect data related to browsing and usage preferences on the device accessing the SITE. This data includes accessed pages, reviewed services and products, and all information related to browsing on the SITE.
Cookies are subject to different classifications based on their purpose of use, duration of storage, and parties involved.
COOKIES BY USAGE:
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Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are absolutely essential for the SITE to function properly. These cookies are needed for system management and to prevent fraudulent transactions, and the SITE will not be able to operate if they are blocked. Strictly necessary cookies are processed within the scope of KVKK Article 5, paragraph 2, and their processing does not require explicit consent.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies are used to provide a more advanced and easier user experience. For example, they perform functions such as remembering the USER's previous preferences or ensuring easy access to some content on the SITE. The use of these cookies can always be blocked as explained in detail below. These cookies can be used with explicit consent.
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Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies analyze and help understand the functioning of the SITE and allow the SITE to be improved by interacting with the USER. The use of these cookies can always be blocked as explained in detail below. These cookies can be used with explicit consent.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to identify and present content that may be of interest to the USER, including advertising content. The use of these cookies can always be blocked as explained in detail below. However, blocking these cookies will not completely block advertising content; it will only lead to the display of general content advertisements instead of targeted advertisements that may be of interest to the USER. These cookies can be used with explicit consent.
COOKIES BY STORAGE PERIOD:
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Persistent Cookies: These are types of cookies that can be retained even after the browsers used for internet access are closed. These cookies are automatically deleted on a certain date or after a certain period.
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Session Cookies: These cookies are used to divide the USER's visit into sessions and do not collect data from the user. The cookie is deleted when the USER closes the SITE they visited or becomes inactive for a certain period.
COOKIES BY PARTY:
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First-Party Cookies: These cookies are placed on the device directly by the visited SITE.
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Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are placed on the SITE by a third party, such as an advertiser or an analytical system, in cooperation with the COMPANY.
The COMPANY has no influence or control over the scope of data processed by social networks via plug-ins. Information on the purpose, methods, and duration for which social networks process USERS' personal data is available in the personal data processing policies published by social networks.
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Cookie Name |
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Duration of Use |
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User identification |
Used to identify and authenticate the USER. Contains technical information related to the USER's session, such as connection waiting time and session identifier. |
Session |
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Session identifier |
Used to identify the USER's http session. Commonly used in all web applications to identify USER requests during the session. |
Session |
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Visit status |
Enables identification of the USER's visit status (session start, first page, first access, browsing status, voting status, etc.). |
Session |
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User selections |
Stores the USER's preferred session values such as store, language, currency, products, size. |
Session |
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Shopping Cart |
Records information about the mini shopping cart, such as identifying USER information associated with the aforementioned cart. |
Session |
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Protocol |
Enables changes between secure (https) and insecure areas (protocol). |
Session |
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Favorites and recent selections |
Enables remembering the USER's favorite selections (e.g., stores) and recent selections (stores, products, cookie placement consent, etc.) in subsequent web sessions. |
Persistent |
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Source |
Used to determine the USER's source when reaching this SITE. For example, whether a product details page was accessed from a product grid, a search engine, or an external website. |
Persistent |
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Google Analytics |
Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how USERS use the SITE. Some recorded information includes: the number of times a USER visits the website, the USER's first and last visit dates, durations of visits, the page from which the USER accessed the website, which search engine was used or which link was clicked to access the website, where in the world the USER accessed from, etc. Information related to the use of this SITE (including your IP address) is transmitted to Google and stored by Google on servers in the USA. Data transfer abroad is carried out based on explicit consent. Google uses this information to evaluate the use of the SITE, to compile SITE activity for the COMPANY, and to provide other services related to SITE activity and internet usage. However, the USER's IP address is not matched with other data stored by Google. For more information about Google Analytics usage (including opt-out options), the following address can be visited: |
Persistent |
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Google Ads |
Google Ads uses cookies to remember safe search preferences, show targeted ads, determine how many visitors come to a page, help sign up for services, protect data, or remember ad settings. This helps remember information about the SITE visit (e.g., preferred language and other settings). Information related to the use of this SITE (including your IP address) is transmitted to Google and stored by Google on servers in the USA. Data transfer abroad is carried out based on explicit consent. Google uses this information to evaluate the use of the SITE, to compile SITE activity for the COMPANY, and to provide other services related to SITE activity and internet usage. For more information about Google Analytics usage (including opt-out options), the following address can be visited: |
Persistent |
III. COOKIE MANAGEMENT
While the use of cookies allows the SITE to provide better service, if desired, the USER can withdraw the explicit consent given for the use of cookies at any time and prevent the use of cookies. However, this may cause the SITE not to function fully and not to be able to benefit from all its features.
More detailed information about cookies, including which cookies are set, can be found at www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org. To prevent the use of cookies, the settings of the internet browser used must be changed. These changes vary depending on the device and internet browser used. It is possible to change and personalize preferences regarding the use of cookies from the settings of the Internet browsers listed below.
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Adobe Analytics |
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Google Analytics |
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Google Chrome |
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Internet Explorer |
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Microsoft Edge |
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Mozilla Firefox |
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Safari |
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Opera |
IV. CONTACT
To submit all questions and feedback regarding the policy, one of the communication methods specified below can be used:
hello@maredacare.com