COOKIE POLICY

1. Purpose and Scope

This Cookie Policy has been prepared to provide information about the cookies and similar technologies used when you visit dyclegal.com, which is operated by DYC Law and Consultancy (“DYC Legal”, the “Law Firm”, “we”, “us” or the “data controller”).

This policy explains:

• What cookies are;
• For which purposes cookies may be used on our website;
• The categories of cookies that may be used;
• The purposes for which data obtained through cookies may be processed;
• How you can manage your cookie preferences; and
• Your rights in relation to your personal data.

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, such data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data in Türkiye (“KVKK”).

For visitors located in the European Union or the European Economic Area, the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and applicable rules concerning the confidentiality of electronic communications are also taken into account, where applicable.

2. Identity of the Data Controller

The data controller responsible for personal data processed through the website is:

Trade name: DYC Law and Consultancy
Website: dyclegal.com
Address in Türkiye: Mustafa Kemal Mahallesi, Tepe Prime A Blok, No: 18, Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
Telephone: +90 (312) 911 90 65
Email: [email protected]

Current contact details for DYC Legal’s office in the Netherlands can be found on the “Our Offices” or “Contact” page of our website.

3. What Is a Cookie?

Cookies are small data files stored on your computer, tablet, mobile phone or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website.

Cookies may be used to ensure that a website functions properly, maintain security, remember user preferences, understand how the website is used and, depending on the user’s choices, improve content and services.

In addition to cookies, similar technologies such as browser local storage, pixels, tags and software development tools may also be used. In this policy, the term “cookies” also includes these similar technologies where appropriate.

4. How Are Cookies Placed?

Cookies may be placed on your device through the internet browser you use when visiting our website.

Cookies may be divided into two categories according to their source.

First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are placed directly by DYC Legal or through the dyclegal.com domain.

These cookies are generally used to ensure that the website functions securely and properly, remember user preferences and retain your cookie choices.

Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are placed by other organisations as a result of services or content used on our website.

For example, third-party cookies may be used where the website contains videos, maps, appointment systems, social media functions, security services, analytics services or other external services.

Cookies placed by third parties may also be subject to the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant service provider.

5. Types of Cookies According to Their Duration

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies used during your visit to the website and are generally deleted when you close your browser.

These cookies are commonly used to support the website’s essential functions and maintain security during your visit.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies may remain stored on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

These cookies may, for example, be used to remember your language or cookie preferences during future visits.

Cookie retention periods may vary depending on the purpose and type of cookie and the period determined by the relevant service provider.

6. Categories of Cookies That May Be Used

The following categories of cookies may be used on our website.

6.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the website to operate securely and correctly.

These cookies may be used for the following purposes:

• Enabling the website’s basic functions;
• Allowing secure navigation between pages;
• Maintaining network and information security;
• Preventing malicious activity and unwanted traffic;
• Ensuring that forms operate securely;
• Recording cookie preferences;
• Remembering privacy choices made by the user; and
• Technically providing and displaying the website.

If strictly necessary cookies are disabled, certain parts of the website may not function properly.

As these cookies are necessary to provide a service expressly requested by the user, they may be used without separate consent where permitted by applicable law.

6.2. Functionality and Preference Cookies

Functionality cookies may be used to remember your preferences and provide a more convenient website experience.

These cookies may be used for the following purposes:

• Remembering your language preference;
• Recording regional or country preferences;
• Remembering choices you previously made;
• Displaying the website in a personalised manner; and
• Enabling appointment, contact or similar features.

You may continue to use the essential parts of the website if you do not allow these cookies. However, certain personalised features may not operate as expected.

6.3. Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance and analytics cookies may help us understand how visitors use the website and improve its performance.

These cookies may provide information such as:

• Pages visited;
• Duration of visits;
• The source that referred the visitor to the website;
• Device and browser type;
• Approximate location or country;
• Technical errors occurring on pages;
• Click and navigation information; and
• Website loading and performance information.

Analytics data is used, where possible, in an aggregated, limited or non-directly identifiable form.

Performance and analytics cookies are activated only after obtaining the user’s consent where required.

Refusing these cookies does not prevent you from using the website’s essential functions.

6.4. Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising and marketing cookies may be used to provide content relevant to a user’s interests, measure the effectiveness of campaigns or limit how often certain content is shown on different websites.

These cookies may be used for the following purposes:

• Measuring the performance of advertising or promotional content;
• Preventing the same content from being displayed excessively;
• Grouping visitors according to their interests;
• Measuring interactions between the website and social media or advertising platforms; and
• Improving marketing activities.

Where advertising and marketing cookies are used, they are not activated unless the user has expressly consented.

Refusing these cookies does not prevent you from using the website’s essential functions.

6.5. Social Media and External Content Cookies

Our website may contain links to social media platforms, messaging applications, map services, video services or other external platforms.

If you click a social media link, open a map or video, or use another third-party service, the relevant third party may place its own cookies.

Third parties may associate your interaction with our website with your account on their platform, particularly where you are already logged in to that service.

Data processing activities carried out by external service providers are governed by the relevant provider’s own privacy and cookie policies.

7. Data That May Be Processed Through Cookies

Depending on the type of cookies used and the choices you make, the following data may be processed:

• IP address;
• Device identifier or online identifiers;
• Browser type and version;
• Operating system information;
• Device type;
• Date and time of the visit;
• Pages visited;
• Time spent on pages;
• Click and navigation information;
• Referring page or website;
• Approximate location or country;
• Language and display preferences;
• Cookie consent and preference information; and
• Technical error and performance records.

Data obtained through cookies is used in a manner that is relevant, limited and proportionate to the purpose for which it is processed.

8. Legal Grounds for Processing Personal Data

Personal data obtained through strictly necessary cookies may be processed on the basis of one or more of the following legal grounds, depending on the applicable legislation:

• Compliance with the Law Firm’s legal obligations;
• Ensuring the security of the website and information systems;
• Establishment, exercise or protection of a legal right;
• Protection of the Law Firm’s legitimate interests, provided that the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject are not adversely affected; and
• Provision of a service expressly requested by the user.

Non-essential cookies, including functionality, analytics, advertising and marketing cookies, are used on the basis of the user’s explicit consent or valid approval where required.

Where you have given consent, you may later change your preferences or withdraw that consent.

The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.

9. Sharing of Data Collected Through Cookies

Depending on the services used and your cookie preferences, data obtained through cookies may be shared with:

• Website hosting and infrastructure service providers;
• Information technology and cybersecurity service providers;
• Website maintenance and development service providers;
• Analytics and performance measurement service providers;
• Appointment, communication or form service providers;
• Social media and external content providers;
• Legally authorised public authorities and institutions; and
• Judicial or administrative authorities.

Personal data is shared only to the extent necessary to provide the relevant service, ensure website security and fulfil the purposes described in this policy.

10. International Transfer of Personal Data

Some infrastructure, security, analytics, communication, social media or external content providers used on the website may operate servers located outside Türkiye.

Accordingly, depending on the services activated and your preferences, certain personal data may be processed outside Türkiye or transferred to service providers located abroad.

Where an international transfer is necessary, the transfer conditions and appropriate safeguards required under applicable data protection legislation are taken into account.

Non-essential cookies that may result in an international transfer of personal data are not activated without the user’s explicit consent where such consent is required.

11. Retention Periods

The retention period of cookies varies according to the type and purpose of the cookie.

Session cookies are generally deleted when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies may remain on the device until the relevant retention period expires, the user deletes them or the cookie is otherwise disabled.

Personal data obtained through cookies may be retained for:

• The period required under applicable legislation;
• The period necessary for the relevant processing purpose;
• The period required to comply with legal obligations; or
• The period necessary for the exercise or defence of legal claims.

Where the processing purpose no longer exists and there is no other legal basis for retaining the data, the personal data is deleted, destroyed or anonymised.

12. Managing Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie information panel through which you can:

• Accept all cookies;
• Reject non-essential cookies;
• Set preferences by cookie category; or
• Change or withdraw a previous choice.

Strictly necessary cookies may not be completely disabled because they are required for the website to function and remain secure.

You may change your cookie preferences later through the “Cookie Settings” link located in the footer or another accessible part of the website.

Where no “Cookie Settings” link is available, you can view, delete or block cookies through your browser settings.

Blocking cookies through your browser may cause certain website features to operate incorrectly.

13. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most internet browsers automatically accept cookies. However, you may change your browser settings to:

• Block all cookies;
• Allow cookies only from selected websites;
• Block third-party cookies;
• Receive a notification before a cookie is placed;
• Delete existing cookies; or
• Automatically delete cookies when the browser is closed.

The steps required to manage cookies may vary depending on the browser you use. You should consult your browser’s current help or privacy settings for further information.

14. Withdrawal of Consent

Where you have consented to non-essential cookies, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

You can withdraw your consent by:

• Using the “Cookie Settings” section on our website;
• Deleting the relevant cookies through your browser;
• Disabling non-essential cookie categories; or
• Contacting us at [email protected].

Withdrawing consent does not prevent you from using the essential features of the website. However, some features that depend on preferences, analytics or external content may no longer be available.

15. Rights of the Data Subject

Under Article 11 of the KVKK, individuals whose personal data is processed have the right to:

• Learn whether their personal data is being processed;
• Request information where their personal data has been processed;
• Learn the purpose of the processing;
• Learn whether personal data is being used in accordance with that purpose;
• Know the third parties to whom personal data has been transferred;
• Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal data;
• Request deletion or destruction of personal data where the applicable conditions are met;
• Request that correction, deletion or destruction be notified to third parties to whom the data has been transferred;
• Object to an adverse outcome resulting from the analysis of personal data exclusively through automated systems; and
• Claim compensation for damage suffered as a result of unlawful processing.

Where the GDPR applies, data subjects may also have the right to:

• Access their personal data;
• Request rectification or erasure;
• Request restriction of processing;
• Request data portability;
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests;
• Withdraw consent; and
• Submit a complaint to the competent data protection authority.

16. Exercising Your Rights and Submitting a Request

You may submit requests concerning your personal data to DYC Legal by using one of the following methods.

By Email

Email: [email protected]
Subject line: Personal Data Protection Information Request

Where possible, email requests should be sent from an email address already registered in the Law Firm’s systems.

In Person or Through a Notary Public

Address: Mustafa Kemal Mahallesi, Tepe Prime A Blok, No: 18, Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye

The envelope or notification should contain the following wording:

“Information Request Under the Law on the Protection of Personal Data”

Additional information or documentation may be requested to verify the applicant’s identity and determine the scope of the request.

Requests are handled as soon as reasonably possible and, as a rule, no later than 30 days, depending on the nature of the request.

17. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to websites, social media platforms, messaging applications or map services that are not operated by DYC Legal.

When you click such a link, you will be redirected to the relevant third-party website or service.

DYC Legal does not control the use of cookies, personal data processing practices, security or content of third-party websites. We therefore recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third party.

18. Changes to This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated where there are changes to the technologies used, the website infrastructure, service providers or applicable legislation.

Where a material change is made, information may be provided through the website or you may be asked to renew your cookie preferences.

The current version of this policy will be published on dyclegal.com together with the last updated date shown at the top of the page.

19. Contact

For questions concerning this Cookie Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us using the details below.

DYC Law and Consultancy
Address: Mustafa Kemal Mahallesi, Tepe Prime A Blok, No: 18, Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
Telephone: +90 (312) 911 90 65
Email: [email protected]