Cookie Policy

Cookie Disclosure Text and Privacy Policy

OTORENTO.com.tr Cookie Policy (hereinafter referred to as the 'Policy') has been prepared by Otorento Information Tourism Travel Agency and Trade Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the 'COMPANY') and constitutes an annex to OTORENTO.com.tr Privacy Policy.

Like many websites, OTORENTO.com.tr (hereinafter referred to as 'OTORENTO') uses Cookies to show personalized content and ads to visitors, perform traffic analysis on OTORENTO, and understand visitor usage habits.

The COMPANY has prepared this Policy to explain which Cookies are used on OTORENTO and how visitors can manage their preferences in this regard.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are very small text files consisting of letters and numbers that are saved to your computer (or other devices such as smartphones or tablets) via browsers by the websites you visit. Cookies do not contain personal data such as names, gender, or addresses of visitors.

Cookies are created by servers that manage the websites you visit. This way, when a visitor revisits the same site, the server can recognize it. Cookies can be likened to identification cards that show website owners that the same visitor has revisited the site.

For more detailed information about Cookies, you can visit www.aboutcookies.org and www.allaboutcookies.org.

Which Cookies are Used?

Cookies can be classified according to their owners, lifetimes, and purposes of use.

Site cookies and third-party cookies are used according to their owners. Site cookies are managed by the COMPANY, while third-party cookies are managed by different companies.

Session cookies and persistent cookies are used based on their lifetimes. Session cookies are deleted when the visitor leaves the website, while persistent cookies can remain on visitors' devices for varying periods.

Site-specific technical cookies, authentication cookies, targeting/advertising cookies, personalization cookies, and analytical cookies are used based on their purposes of use.

Why are Cookies Used?

Cookies are used on OTORENTO for the following purposes:

To perform the necessary basic functions for the operation of OTORENTO. For example, logging in OTORENTO members with their membership information.

To analyze and improve the performance of OTORENTO. For example, determining the number of visitors to adjust performance settings or making it easier for visitors to find what they are looking for.

To enhance the functionality and ease of use of OTORENTO. For example, remembering the username information or flight search queries of visitors in their subsequent visits or providing links to third-party social media activities.

To carry out personalization, targeting, and advertising activities. For example, displaying advertisements related to visitors' interests based on the vehicles and locations they have viewed.

How Can Cookie Preferences Be Managed?

It is extremely important for the COMPANY that visitors can freely use their preferences regarding which personal data can be collected about them. However, preference management is not possible for Cookies that are necessary for the operation of OTORENTO. Additionally, we would like to remind you that disabling certain Cookies may result in the non-functioning of various features of OTORENTO.

Below are the information on how you can manage your preferences regarding the Cookies used on OTORENTO:

Visitors have the opportunity to personalize their Cookie preferences by changing the browser settings they use to access OTORENTO. If the browser being used provides this opportunity, it is possible to change Cookie preferences through browser settings. Thus, depending on the capabilities offered by the browser, there are options to block the use of Cookies, receive warnings before Cookies are used, or enable/disable or delete certain Cookies. These preferences may vary depending on the browser used, but you can find general information at https://www.aboutcookies.org/. Please note that Cookie preferences may need to be set separately for each device through which the visitor accesses OTORENTO.

To disable Cookies managed by Google Analytics, click here

To manage personalized advertising experience provided by Google, click here

For preferences regarding Cookies used for advertising activities by many companies, Your Online Choices to manage.

Mobile device settings menu can be used to manage Cookies on mobile devices.

What Rights Do Visitors Have?

In accordance with Article 11 of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698, visitors have the right to:

Apply to the COMPANY to learn whether their personal data is processed,

• Request information if their personal data is processed,

• Learn the purpose of processing personal data and whether they are used in accordance with this purpose,

• Know the third parties to whom personal data is transferred domestically or abroad,

• Request the correction of personal data if it is incomplete or incorrect and request the notification of such correction to third parties to whom personal data has been transferred,

• Request the deletion or destruction of personal data in accordance with the law and other relevant provisions, and request the notification of such action to third parties to whom personal data has been transferred, in case the reasons requiring the processing of personal data no longer exist,

• Object to the occurrence of a result against the person by exclusively analyzing the processed data through automated systems,

• Request the compensation of damages in case of suffering damages due to the unlawful processing of personal data.

• The right to request compensation for damages in case of personal data being processed unlawfully.

These are the rights visitors have.

These rights will be evaluated and concluded within 30 (thirty) days at the latest, regardless of whether the aforementioned rights are communicated in writing or through the registered electronic mail address. While no fee is charged for the requests as a principle, the COMPANY reserves the right to charge a fee based on the fee schedule determined by the Personal Data Protection Board. For detailed information, see: Privacy Notice

Consent and Policy Changes

The COMPANY aims to provide detailed explanations to visitors regarding the use of Cookies and to inform them about Cookie preferences. In this respect, if the Cookie notification in OTORENTO is closed and OTORENTO continues to be used, it is assumed that consent is given for Cookie usage. Visitors always have the option to change their Cookie preferences.

The COMPANY may change the provisions of the Policy at any time. The current Policy becomes effective on the date it is published on OTORENTO.

Types of Cookies