EMPA ELEKTRONİK SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.
Website Privacy and Cookie Policy
Empa Elektronik San. Ve Tic. A.Ş. (“EMPA”) collects certain personal data of users who visit our website and subscribe to our newsletters, and processes this data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law and other relevant legislation.
Protecting the privacy of visitors to EMPA’s website (“Data Subjects”) is one of our company’s top priorities.
This Website Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains:
1. The processing of Data Subjects’ personal data,
2. The Cookie Policy, and
3. The scope and enforcement of the Website Privacy Policy.
Personal data obtained during your visit to our website may be processed by EMPA in accordance with Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (“Law”). Detailed information about the processing of your personal data is available in the Empa Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. Personal Data Protection and Processing Policy.
Purpose of Processing Personal Data
The personal data obtained when visiting our website will be processed in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of the Law to ensure the proper functioning of the website and the execution of its essential functions (e.g., logged-in members not needing to re-enter passwords while navigating different pages).
Additionally, if you fill out our contact form, EMPA may process your personal data to respond to your inquiries, register memberships if requested, and/or facilitate sales agreements.
For users subscribing to our e-newsletter, we process the following data to send newsletters, improve services, and fulfill legal obligations, including those under Law No. 5651.
Your personal data is only used for these purposes, never for marketing or other purposes, and is not shared with third parties.
Collected Personal Data
• Identity Information: Name, surname, address, email, and phone number, processed in accordance with the purpose of data processing.
• Usage and Analytics Data: Device information, IP addresses, country and city, browser type and language, site visit times and frequencies, newsletter reach, and interactions with the newsletter.
Recipients of Personal Data and Purpose of Sharing
We highly prioritize not sharing personal data with third parties. Personal data is only shared when legally required, under court order, or for legitimate purposes with service providers (e.g., cloud hosting services operating abroad such as Amazon Web Services, Inc.).
Collection Method and Legal Basis
Personal data is any information that identifies or makes an individual identifiable.
We may collect your personal data in two ways:
1. Information You Provide: Data you provide directly, such as when registering on the website, accepting the Membership or Sales Agreement, or filling out a contact form.
2. Information Collected During Website Use: Data collected through cookies while visiting the website, in accordance with the data processing conditions outlined in the Law.
The legal basis for collecting personal data is the formation and execution of contracts and our legitimate interests.
Rights of Data Subjects
As a data subject, under Article 11 of the Law, you have the right to:
Applications regarding these rights can be submitted using the Data Subject Application Form. Requests will be concluded free of charge within 30 days, but a fee may apply if the processing incurs costs, as determined by the Personal Data Protection Board’s tariff.
Measures to Ensure the Security of Personal Data
In accordance with Article 12 of the Law, EMPA takes all necessary technical and administrative measures to:
to maintain an adequate level of security.
Our website uses only technical and session cookies.
What Are Cookies and Why Are They Used?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device or network server by websites you visit. They are used to ensure proper functioning of the website and the execution of essential functions.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
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Technical Cookies
Session Cookies
Authentication Cookies |
Ensure proper operation of the website and identify non-functional pages or areas.
Temporary cookies deleted after closing the browser, used to maintain the website’s proper functioning during a visit.
When visitors log in with credentials, these cookies recognize the user on each page, preventing the need to re-enter passwords. |
Can Data Subjects Block Cookies?
You can customize your cookie preferences by changing your browser settings. Below are links to manage cookies on popular services and browsers:
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Adobe Analytics |
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AOL |
https://help.aol.com/articles/enable-cookies-in-your-web-browser |
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Google Adwords |
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Google Analytics |
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Google Chrome |
http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647 |
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Internet Explorer |
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies |
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MozillaFirefox |
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Opera |
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Safari |
Controlling and Deleting Cookies
You can change your preferences or block/delete cookies via your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to accept, reject, or selectively accept certain types of cookies. Previously stored cookies can also be deleted. Methods vary by browser.
This Policy is effective as of 02.12.2021. Updates to the entire Policy or specific sections will update the enforcement date. The Policy is published on the EMPA website and made accessible to data subjects upon request.