As Kaşlıoğlu Law Firm (“Kaşlıoğlu Law”), in order to fulfill our obligation to provide information under Article 10 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("KVKK"), we would like to inform you about the personal data processed through cookies. Personal data refers to any information that identifies you or makes you identifiable.

The website https://kaslioglu.av.tr/, which belongs to Kaşlıoğlu Law, is a website that uses cookies. A cookie is a small text file, mostly consisting of a combination of letters and numbers, that is stored on the terminal device being used and enables the identification of that device.

The purpose of the Cookie Policy is to inform you about the personal data processed through cookies placed on your terminal devices on the Kaşlıoğlu Law website, the purposes for which we use cookies, and how you can manage these cookies.

1.TYPES OF COOKIES USED BY KAŞLIOĞLU LAW FIRM

Cookies are categorized into three types based on their purpose, duration, and source.

1.1. Cookies Based on Purpose

We use two types of cookies based on their purpose of use. These are: Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies and Performance (Analytical) Cookies.

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled by our systems. Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the provision of a service you have requested from us (e.g., filling out a contact form, language preferences). You can set your browser to block essential cookies or notify you about them; however, some parts of our website may not function properly in this case.

Performance Cookies (Analytical): These cookies help us measure and improve the performance of our website by tracking visits and traffic; learning which pages are most and least popular; and seeing how visitors navigate the site. All information collected by these cookies is anonymized.

1.2. Cookies Based on Duration

Cookies are categorized based on their duration into persistent cookies and session cookies.

Persistent Cookies: Persistent cookies are not automatically deleted when the internet browser is closed; they are deleted automatically on a specific date or after a specific period of time.

Session Cookies: Also known as temporary cookies, session cookies are used to maintain the continuity of the session. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your web browser.

1.3.Cookies Based on Source

First-party cookies
These are placed on your device directly by the website you are visiting or by Kaşlıoğlu Law.

Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are cookies placed on your device by a third party in collaboration with Kaşlıoğlu Law.

The types of cookies used may vary depending on the browser you use to access our website.

2.LEGAL BASIS FOR THE USE OF COOKIES AND THE PURPOSES OF THEIR USE

Your personal data is processed for the purposes listed in the table under this heading, based on the legal grounds specified in Article 5 of the KVKK and listed below.

Based on the legal basis that the processing of your personal data is necessary for the establishment or performance of a contract; to enable you to use the services we offer on our website, we use essential cookies and process your personal data for the purpose of performing basic functions.

Based on the legal basis that data processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or protection of a right; Personal data processed through all cookie types used on our website is processed for the purpose of conducting legal and litigation matters in the event of a legal dispute or a request for information from public institutions,
Based on the legal grounds that data processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of Kaşlıoğlu Law Firm, provided that it does not harm fundamental rights and freedoms; personal data is processed for the purposes of improving and enhancing the performance and functionality of our website and ensuring ease of use of our website.

Information regarding the cookies used on the Kaşlıoğlu Law Firm website is provided in the table below:

Cookie Name	Cookie Purpose	Cookie Type	Cookie Duration
ASPSESSIONIDAWACTSAS	This is a mandatory session cookie used to maintain the user's session.	Session Cookie / Essential Cookie	For the duration of the session
ASPSESSIONIDCGARARAB	This is a mandatory session cookie used to maintain the continuity of the session on the website.	Session Cookie / Essential Cookie	During the session
_ga	Used to report how and how often visitors use the website and to track website traffic. This cookie creates anonymous statistical data about users' behavior on the site and helps measure site performance.	Persistent Cookie / Analytical Cookie	8 months
_ga_WZKFM455NN	This cookie is used to measure sessions and user interactions on the website; it helps analyze and improve site performance.	Persistent Cookie / Analytics Cookie	1 year

3.TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED VIA COOKIES TO THIRD PARTIES

We process the personal data we collect through cookies in accordance with the provisions of the Personal Data Protection Law regarding the transfer of personal data, in line with the principles of "need to know" and "need to use," while adhering to the principle of data minimization and taking the necessary technical and administrative security measures.

We may share your personal data with our Suppliers and Service Providers for the purposes of improving and enhancing the performance and functionality of our website and ensuring the ease of use of our website.

In cases where your personal data is transferred abroad, in accordance with Article 9 of the KVKK and Article 9 of the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Transfer of Personal Data Abroad, "The provision of appropriate safeguards through a standard contract and your consent to the use of cookies, provided that one of the circumstances set forth in Article 9, Paragraph 6 of the KVKK exists" as one of the legal grounds, your personal data may be shared with our business partners, suppliers, and service providers.

4.HOW CAN YOU CONTROL COOKIE USE?

The use of essential cookies is necessary for the functioning of our website, so you cannot manage this type of cookie. However, you can manage your cookie preferences using the following methods:

Google Chrome	:	Click on the "lock icon" in your browser's address bar, then go to the "Cookies" tab to allow or block cookies.
	:	Click the "Tools" section in the top-right corner of your browser, then select the "Security" tab to manage cookies by choosing "allow" or "block."
Mozilla Firefox	:	Click the "Open menu" tab in the top-right corner of your browser. Click the "Options" icon and use the "Privacy and Security" button to manage cookies.
Opera	:	In your browser's "Preferences" section, select "Advanced" and manage cookies from the "Cookies" section.
Safari	:	Go to your phone's "Settings" section, select the "Safari" tab, and manage all your cookie settings under the "Privacy and Security" section.

In addition to the above options, you can visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org or https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ to learn more about cookies and manage them, or use the "Privacy Badger" app (https://www.eff.org/tr/privacybadger). If you reject persistent cookies or session cookies, you can continue to use the website and mobile site. However, you may not be able to access all features of the website and mobile site, or your access may be limited.

5. CONTACT FOR YOUR RIGHTS AND REQUESTS

You can submit your questions regarding your personal data and your rights and requests under Article 11 of the KVKK by submitting a petition prepared in accordance with the conditions specified in the "Procedures and Principles for Applying to the Data Controller" or by using the "Data Subject Request Form" using the email address registered in our system to the email address kvkk@kaslioglu.av.tr .

Additionally, you may submit your request in writing to the Data Controller in accordance with the conditions specified in the "Regulations on the Procedures and Principles for Submitting Requests to the Data Controller" or using the "Data Subject Request Form" available on our website to the following address: Caddebostan Mah. Funda Çıkmazı Sk. No:2-6 Sahil Apt. Floor: 1, Apartment: 1-2, Kadıköy/İstanbul. Individuals submitting requests through this method must provide documents proving their identity.

Kaşlıoğlu Law reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time in accordance with changes in applicable legislation.