Cookie Policy

INFORMATION TEXT ON COOKIES
Levisell E-Commerce Limited As (“Company”); The privacy and security of your personal data are among our top priorities. In this context, we would like to inform you about your personal data in order to fulfill our obligation to inform you arising from Article 10 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”). Personal data means any information that makes your identity specific or identifiable.
The website you visit, which belongs to the Company (“Website”), is a site that uses cookies. Cookie; It is a small text file of low size, mostly consisting of combinations of letters and numbers, that allows the device in question to be detected by being stored in the terminal devices in use.
The purpose of this Clarification Text on Cookies is to provide you with information about what types of cookies we use for what purposes and how you can manage these cookies, regarding the processing of your personal data obtained automatically by placing the cookies used on our Website on your terminal devices.

1. WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES ARE USED BY THE COMPANY?
It is possible to classify cookie types in three categories: cookies according to their purpose of use, cookies according to their duration, and cookies according to their parties.

1.1. Cookies According to Purposes of Use
As a company, we use four types of cookies according to their purpose. These are: Performance Identification (Analytical) Cookies, Targeting Identification Cookies, Functional Identification Cookies, and Mandatory Identification (Strictly Necessary) Cookies. In the mobile application, the SDK (Software Development Kit) of the relevant application is used instead of cookies. (All of our company’s mobile applications and/or websites will be referred to as the “Platform” together.)

1.1.1. Performance Identification (Analytical) Cookies:
These cookies allow us to monitor visits and traffic so that we can measure and improve the performance of the Website; It helps us learn which pages are most and least popular and see how customers navigate the site. All information collected by these cookies is anonymized. If you do not allow these cookies, it will not be possible to know when you visit our site and your performance cannot be monitored. For example: Tracking your click frequency.

1.1.2. Identification Cookies for Targeting Purposes:
These cookies are used to offer products based on your preferences and interests and can be set by our advertising partners on the Website. In this way, targeting cookies can be used by our advertising partners to create a profile of your interests and show relevant advertising on other sites. Targeting cookies do not directly store your personal data; however, they allow your browser and internet device to be identified. If you do not allow targeting cookies, you will be less likely to encounter targeted advertising. For example: detecting the products you have added to your favorites or the pages you frequently visit and providing you with personalized product recommendations.

1.1.3. Functional Identification Cookies:
These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. Functional identification cookies may be set by the Company or by third-party providers whose services we add to our pages. If you do not allow functional identification cookies, all or some of these services may not function properly. For example: Settings you have made regarding your language preferences.

1.1.4. Mandatory Identification (Strictly Necessary) Cookies:
These cookies are mandatory for the operation of the Website and cannot be closed by our systems. Mandatory identification cookies are used to provide an information society service requested by the user (for example, logging in, filling out forms, remembering privacy preferences). You can set your browser to block or alert you about mandatory identification cookies; however, in this case, some parts of our website will not work properly.

1.2. Cookies According to Duration
As a company, we use two types of cookies according to their duration. These are session cookies and persistent cookies.

1.2.1. Session (non-persistent) Cookies:
Session cookies, also called temporary cookies, are used by the Company to ensure the continuity of the session. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your internet browser. For example: Determining that you are visiting the Website for the first time.

1.2.2. Persistent Cookies:
Persistent cookies, which are not automatically deleted when the internet browser is closed, are automatically deleted on a certain date or after a certain period of time. For example: To ensure that you do not re-enter your login information each time you log in to your account on the Website.

1.3. According to their sides:
1.3.1. First Party Cookies
It is placed on the device directly by the visited Website or Company.

1.3.2. Third Party Cookies
These are cookies placed on the device by a third party that cooperates with the company, such as an advertiser or an analytical system.
Depending on the browser you use to access the Website, the types of cookies used may also vary. You can access detailed and up-to-date information about the cookie types used by the Company (cookie name, cookie type, cookie usage purpose, and cookie duration) via the “Cookie Preferences” button at the bottom of the main page of the Website. 

2. LEGAL REASON FOR USE OF COOKIES BY THE COMPANY AND PURPOSES OF USE
The Company has included the name and purposes of use of each cookie in the table on the screen that you can access through the “Cookie Preferences” button at the bottom of the home page of the Website. The Company processes your personal data for the purposes stated in the table in question, based on the legal compliance reasons specified in Article 5 of the KVKK and given below. Your personal data collected through cookies;
Based on the legal reason that it is necessary to process your personal data, provided that it is directly related to the establishment or performance of the contract; in order to perform basic functions with mandatory identification cookies to enable you to benefit from the services offered by the Platform.

Based on the legal reason that data processing is mandatory for the establishment, exercise, or protection of a right; personal data processed through all cookie types used on the Platform, for the purpose of carrying out legal and litigation matters in case of a legal dispute or public institutions requesting information.

Based on the legal reason that data processing is mandatory for the legitimate interests of our company, provided that it does not harm fundamental rights and freedoms; in order to carry out activities to develop and improve the performance and functionality of the Platform and to ensure ease of use of the Platform.

Based on the legal reason for your explicit consent; improving your shopping experience by using Performance Identification Cookies, Targeting Identification Cookies, and Functional Identification Cookies, providing our services and making special promotions for you, presenting promotions and marketing offers, improving the content of the Website or mobile application according to you and/or determining your preferences, increasing your satisfaction. It is processed for the purpose of carrying out activities.

3. TO WHOM DOES THE COMPANY TRANSFER YOUR PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED THROUGH COOKIES AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE AND ON WHAT LEGAL REASONS?
The Company takes care to process your personal data collected through cookies in accordance with the provisions of KVKK regarding the transfer of personal data, in accordance with the principles of “need to know” and “need to use,” by complying with the data minimization principle and by taking the necessary technical and administrative security measures.

Company cookies may use search engines to activate “advertising technology” to serve you advertisements that it thinks may be of interest to you when you visit the Website, its mobile application, and/or the websites where the Website advertises. Advertising technology uses information about your previous visits to the Website/mobile application and the websites/mobile applications where the Website advertises in order to offer you special advertisements. While presenting these advertisements, a unique third-party cookie may be placed on your browser so that the Website can recognize you. Personal data obtained through such third-party cookies can be shared with relevant social media channels if you log in to the Company through social media channels.

The company is also affiliated with Google Inc. It uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users use the Website, mobile application, and/or mobile site with statistical information/reports. For more information about the use of Google Analytics (including opt-out options), you can visit here.

The Company may share your personal data with its Suppliers and Service Providers for the purposes of customizing and developing its services for you and carrying out the cookie management process in accordance with your cookie preferences.

4. HOW CAN YOU CONTROL THE USE OF COOKIES?
You can manage your cookie preferences by turning the buttons on the cookie management panel on or off according to your preference from the “Manage Approval Preferences” section that you encounter when you press the “Settings” button on the cookie wall that appears when you visit the Company Website. It is recommended that you refresh the page to activate your settings.

You can always check your cookie preferences and make changes to your cookie preferences through the cookie management tool using the “Cookie Preferences” button at the bottom of the home page of the Website.
Since the use of mandatory cookies is essential for the operation of our site, you do not have the opportunity to manage this type of cookie.

You can also manage your cookie preferences using the following methods:
Google Chrome
You can allow or block cookies from the “cookies” tab by clicking the “lock sign” in the address section of your browser.

Internet Explorer
You can manage cookies by clicking “allow” or “don’t allow” by clicking the security tab in the “Tools” section at the top right of your browser.

Mozilla Firefox
Click the “open menu” tab in the upper right corner of your browser. You can manage cookies using the “Privacy and Security” button by clicking on the “Options” image.

Opera
You can manage cookies from the “cookies” section by selecting “Advanced” in the “Preferences” section of your browser.

Safari
You can select the “safari” tab from the “Settings” section of your phone and manage all your cookies from the “Privacy and Security” section.

In addition to the above options; to have information about all cookies and cookie management: You can visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org, https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/, or use the “Privacy Badger” application (https://www.eff.org/tr/privacybadger). If you reject persistent cookies or session cookies, you can continue to use the Website, mobile application, and mobile site, but you may not be able to access all functions of the Website, mobile application, and mobile site, or your access may be limited. 

5. HOW DOES THE COMPANY PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA?
Personal data shared with the Company is under the supervision and control of the Company. The Company has undertaken the responsibility, as data controller, to establish the necessary organization and to take and adapt technical measures in order to protect the confidentiality and integrity of information in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation in force. Being aware of our obligation in this regard:

• Penetration tests are carried out at periodic intervals in accordance with international and national technical standards regarding data privacy.
• Your personal data transmitted to the Company through the Website, mobile site, and mobile application are protected using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology.
• Risk analyses are carried out regularly regarding personal data processing activities, and actions are taken to reduce risks.
• Access and authorization controls are implemented to prevent unauthorized access to personal data.
• Data processing policies are updated regularly.

7. CONTACT FOR YOUR RIGHTS AND REQUESTS
You can submit your questions regarding your personal data and your rights and requests in Article 11 of the KVKK through a petition prepared in accordance with the conditions specified in the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles of Application to the Data Controller, or via the “Levisell E-Ticaret Limited Application Form,” linked to your membership registered in our system. You can send it to the e-mail address info@levisell.com via your e-mail address. You can access the application form here.

In addition, you can submit a petition to the Data Controller prepared in accordance with the conditions specified in the Communiqué on Application Procedures and Principles or with the “Levisell E-Ticaret Limited Application Form” at Yakuplu Mah. Bul. Hürriyet. You can submit your written application in person to Skyport Residence No1 İç Kapı No:113 Beylikdüzü / Istanbul.

ABOUT THE INFORMATION TEXT
The Company reserves the right to update this Information Text Regarding Cookies at any time within the framework of any changes that may be made in the current legislation.

Updated Date: 17/02/2024