Cookie Disclosure Notice

COOKIE DISCLOSURE NOTICE

This Cookie Disclosure Notice has been prepared by Maxton Yapı Ürünleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş. (“BIQSLAB” or the “Company”), acting as the Data Controller, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (the “Law” or “KVKK”), the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles to be Followed in Fulfilling the Disclosure Obligation, and the Guide on Cookie Practices published by the Personal Data Protection Authority.

The purpose of this Cookie Disclosure Notice is to inform you about the types of cookies used on our website, the purposes for which these cookies are used, their legal bases, retention periods, and your rights.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device or network server through your browser by the websites you visit.

Depending on their type, cookies generally collect data regarding your browsing and usage preferences on the device through which you access the website. Such data may include information regarding your browsing activities, such as the pages you visit and the services and products you review, as well as your location (city information), device information, and the date and time of your visit.

We use cookies that are strictly necessary (essential) for the proper functioning of our website. Subject to your explicit consent, third-party advertising/marketing cookies and performance/analytics cookies may also be used in accordance with your preferences selected through the cookie management panel displayed when you first visit our website.

TYPES OF COOKIES USED ON OUR WEBSITE, THEIR PURPOSES AND RETENTION PERIODS

Cookies Based on Their Duration of Use

Our website uses session cookies and persistent cookies based on their duration of use.

Session cookies are used to maintain the continuity of your session and are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies are not deleted when you close your browser and remain stored until the periods specified in the table below expire.

Cookies Based on the Parties Setting Them

Whether a cookie is a first-party or third-party cookie depends on the website or domain that places the cookie.

First-party cookies are placed directly by our website. Third-party cookies are placed by a URL address outside our website. Third-party cookies may be used on our website where you have provided your explicit consent.

Cookies Based on Their Purposes

Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. These are first-party cookies, and your personal data are processed for the proper functioning of our website. These cookies are necessarily used to provide the service you have requested, such as remembering your privacy preferences.

Performance/Analytics Cookies: These cookies enable statistical measurement and are used to analyze user behavior on websites. They are used to determine the number of unique visitors, measure traffic on our website, assess the effectiveness of keywords used in search engines, monitor the browsing behavior of users visiting our website, and measure and improve the performance of our website. These cookies also help us understand the popularity of pages on our website and measure the impact of advertisements on our visitors.

Advertising/Marketing Cookies: These cookies are cookies placed through our website by our advertising partners and are third-party cookies. They are used by our partners to create profiles based on your interests and display relevant advertisements to you.

Cookie UsedProviderPurpose of UseCookie Type by DurationCookie Type by PurposeCookie Type by PartyRetention Period
PHPSESSIDCarvist CMSSession trackingTemporaryEssentialFirst-partyUntil browser is closed
biqslab_caCarvist CMSTracking cookie preferencesPersistentEssentialFirst-party365 days
_gcl_auGoogle AdsMeasuring ad clicks and conversionsPersistentAdvertising/MarketingThird-party90 days
_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishing usersPersistentPerformance/AnalyticsThird-party24 hours
_gaGoogle AnalyticsUniquely identifying users by assigning a randomly generated IDPersistentPerformance/AnalyticsThird-party2 years
_ga_XXXXXGA4Identifying user interaction information (number of sessions, engagement duration, engagement, etc.)PersistentPerformance/AnalyticsThird-party2 years

LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA

Essential cookies are processed on the legal basis set forth under Article 5/2(f) of the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data, namely that “data processing is mandatory for the legitimate interests of the Data Controller, provided that this does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.”

Advertising/marketing cookies and performance/analytics cookies may be processed through the cookie management panel displayed when you first visit our website, provided that you give your explicit consent pursuant to Article 5/1 of the Law.

You may personalize your preferences regarding cookies that are not strictly necessary through the Cookie Management Panel displayed when you first visit our website.

TO WHOM AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE PERSONAL DATA MAY BE TRANSFERRED

Your personal data may be transferred to relevant suppliers in accordance with the conditions set forth under Articles 8 and 9 of the Law for the purposes specified above and, where requested, to legally authorized institutions and organizations for the fulfillment of legal obligations.

First-party cookies stored on our website are retained on local servers belonging to our Company within Türkiye, and the personal data processed may be shared with the information technology company from which we receive service support, in accordance with confidentiality principles.

Third-party cookies used on our website are provided by Google, a third-party service provider based outside Türkiye. These third-party cookies are used to collect statistical data and thereby improve the presentation and use of the website. Where you provide your explicit consent, your personal data may be shared with Google, which is located outside Türkiye, for the purpose of improving the presentation and use of the website.

YOUR RIGHTS AS A DATA SUBJECT UNDER ARTICLE 11 OF THE LAW

You may find information regarding your rights and requests concerning personal data processed through cookies in the Data Subject Application Form available on our website. You may submit your applications to our Company through this form and using the methods specified therein.

HOW ARE COOKIES CONTROLLED OR DISABLED?

The preferences of our visitors regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies are essential to us. However, the use of cookies that are necessary for the operation of the website is required.

Please also note that disabling certain cookies may cause some functions of the website to operate partially or completely.

You may manage your preferences regarding the cookies used on the website through the links below: