Cookie Policy

COOKIE POLICY

Last Update: 01.05.2026

As Barbaros Turizm Yatçılık İnşaat İthalat İhracat ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (“Barbaros Yachting”), in our capacity as the Data Controller, we show maximum sensitivity to comply with the Law No. 6698 on the "Protection of Personal Data" regarding the processing and preservation of your personal data.

This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains the principles regarding the processing of information obtained through cookies and similar technologies placed on Users' devices when the website (“Site”) and/or mobile application (collectively referred to as the “Platform”) operated by Barbaros Yachting (“Company”) is visited.

1. WHAT IS A COOKIE AND FOR WHAT PURPOSES IS IT USED?

Cookies are small data storage files recorded by websites on your computer, mobile phones, tablets, or other mobile devices you use for access. These files store information about your website navigation. Thus, your devices will remember this data when you use the website again. Therefore, cookies are necessary for you to use the website effectively and more easily. Cookies are also used on the Website and third-party websites to offer you more suitable services, products, or offers. Through cookies:

• The Site works more efficiently,
• Your preferences are remembered,
• Session management is provided,
• Site performance is measured,
• Content and advertisements can be personalized.

2. WHICH TYPES OF COOKIES DO WE USE?

2.1. By Duration of Use

• Session Cookies: Deleted when the browser is closed.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specific period.

2.2. By Source

• First-Party Cookies: Cookies placed directly by Barbaros Yachting.
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies that may be placed by business partners or analytics providers (e.g., Google).

2.3. By Purpose

• Mandatory Cookies (Strictly Necessary): Necessary for the operation of the Platform.
• Functional Cookies: Ensure your preferences are remembered (language selection, etc.).
• Performance/Analytical Cookies: Help us improve the Platform by analyzing visitor behavior.
• Advertising/Marketing Cookies: Help serve content and advertisements suitable for your interests.

In this context, the following cookies are used on our site:

3. FOR WHAT PURPOSES DO WE USE COOKIES?

As Barbaros Yachting, the main purposes of using cookies are:

• Ensuring the safe operation of the Platform,
• Analyzing traffic and usage statistics,
• Improving site performance,
• Enhancing user experience (remembering preferences, etc.),
• Preventing fraud and misuse,
• Measuring marketing activities (if permitted),
• Fulfilling legal and contractual obligations, especially those arising from Law No. 5651 and related regulations, which require data such as IP addresses.

4. EXAMPLES OF COOKIES THAT MAY BE USED

Barbaros Yachting uses different types of cookies to distinguish you from other users and provide higher quality service. Examples that may vary based on the Platform infrastructure:

• Mandatory Cookies: Session management, security authentication.
• Analytical Cookies: Number of visits, page views, click behaviors.
• Marketing Cookies: Campaign performance, conversion measurement.

5. HOW CAN YOU MANAGE COOKIE PREFERENCES?

5.1. Via Cookie Banner / Preference Panel Through the cookie preference screen offered on the Platform:

• You can allow or reject cookies other than mandatory ones.
• You can change your preferences later.

5.2. Via Browser Settings You can manage, delete, or block cookies through browser settings. These changes vary depending on the device and internet browser you use. You can manage your preferences through the following links:

• Cookie Settings for Microsoft Edge
• Cookie Settings for Firefox
• Cookie Settings for Chrome
• Cookie Settings for Safari

Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of the Platform may not function properly.

6. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services such as the following may be used on the Platform:

• Traffic analysis services
• Conversion measurement tools
• Advertising/remarketing services The use of cookies by these service providers is subject to their own privacy/cookie policies.

7. PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

Information obtained through cookies may constitute personal data in some cases. This data is processed:

• In accordance with the relevant legislation, primarily KVKK,
• Only within the scope of necessary purposes,
• By taking security measures. For detailed information, please review the KVKK Clarification Text.

8. YOUR RIGHTS AS A DATA SUBJECT AND METHODS OF APPLICATION

The rights that data subjects can exercise regarding their personal data under Article 11 of the KVKK are as follows:

• To learn whether personal data is processed or not,
• To request information if personal data has been processed,
• To learn the purpose of the processing and whether they are used in accordance with their purpose,
• To know the third parties to whom personal data are transferred domestically or abroad,
• To request correction of personal data if it is incomplete or incorrectly processed,
• To request the deletion or destruction of personal data within the framework of the conditions stipulated in Article 7 of the KVKK,
• To object to the occurrence of a result against the person himself by analyzing the processed data exclusively through automated systems,
• To request compensation for damages in case of loss due to unlawful processing.

Principles Regarding the Exercise of Rights: You can submit your requests to us through the following methods. We will conclude your request free of charge within thirty days at the latest. If the transaction requires an additional cost, the fee in the tariff determined by the Personal Data Protection Board will be charged.

9. ENFORCEMENT AND UPDATES

This Cookie Policy has entered into force on the date of its publication. It may be updated to adapt to changing conditions and legislation, which will be announced on the website.

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