Protecting the privacy of visitors to the website operated by MTE Yapı as the data controller (www.vtcenerji.com) is one of the leading principles of our Institution. This Cookie Usage Policy (“Policy”) explains under which conditions and which types of cookies are used for all our website visitors and users.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device or network server by the websites you visit through your computer or mobile device.
They are generally used to provide you with a personalized experience while using the website, to improve the services offered, and to enhance your user experience, and they can contribute to ease of use while browsing a website. If you do not prefer the use of cookies, you can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that this may affect your use of our website. Unless you change your cookie settings in your browser, we will assume that you accept the use of cookies on this site.
1. WHAT TYPES OF DATA ARE PROCESSED IN COOKIES?
Depending on the type, cookies on websites collect data related to your browsing and usage preferences on the device you use to access the site. This data includes the pages you access, the services and products you review, your language preference, and other information regarding your choices.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES AND WHAT ARE THEIR PURPOSES OF USE?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device or network server through browsers by the websites you visit. These small text files contain information such as your language preference and other settings, and they help us remember your preferences during your next visit and make improvements in our services to enhance your website experience. Thus, you can enjoy a better and more personalized user experience during your next visit.
The main purposes of using cookies on our website are as follows:
To improve the services offered to you by increasing the functionality and performance of the website,
To improve the website, provide new features, and personalize the offered features according to your preferences,
To ensure the legal and commercial security of both you and the Institution, and to prevent fraudulent activities through the website,
To fulfill legal and contractual obligations, particularly those arising from the Law No. 5651 on the Regulation of Publications on the Internet and Combating Crimes Committed through Such Publications, and the Regulation on Procedures and Principles Regarding the Regulation of Internet Publications.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES USED ON OUR WEBSITE
3.1. Session Cookies Session cookies ensure the proper functioning of the website during your visit. They are used for purposes such as ensuring the security and continuity of both our sites and your visit. Session cookies are temporary cookies; they are deleted when you close your browser and are not persistent.
3.2. Persistent Cookies These cookies are used to remember your preferences and are stored on your device through browsers. Persistent cookies remain stored even after you close your browser or restart your computer. They are kept in your browser’s subfolders until deleted from your browser settings. Some types of persistent cookies may be used to provide you with personalized suggestions, taking into account your purpose of using the website. Thanks to persistent cookies, when you revisit our site using the same device, it is checked whether there is a cookie created by our site, and if so, it is understood that you have visited the site before. Accordingly, the content to be provided is determined, and thus, you receive better service.
3.3. Mandatory/Technical Cookies These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website you visit. The purpose of such cookies is to ensure the operation of the site and to provide the required service. For example, they allow you to access the secure areas of the site, use its features, and navigate within it.
3.4. Analytical Cookies These cookies collect information about how the website is used, the frequency and number of visits, and how visitors access the site. Their purpose is to improve the functioning of the site, increase performance, and identify general usage trends. They do not contain data that can identify visitors. For example, they show the number of error messages displayed or the most visited pages.
3.5. Functional Cookies These cookies remember the choices made by the visitor within the site and store them for the next visit. Their purpose is to provide convenience to visitors. For example, they prevent the user from having to re-enter their password on every page they visit.
3.6. Targeting/Advertising Cookies These cookies measure the effectiveness of the advertisements presented to visitors and calculate how many times the advertisements are displayed. Their purpose is to provide visitors with advertisements customized to their interests. Similarly, they ensure the identification of visitors’ areas of interest based on their browsing activities and the delivery of appropriate content. For example, they prevent an advertisement previously shown to a visitor from being displayed again within a short period of time.
4. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIE PREFERENCES?
To change your cookie preferences, or to block or delete cookies, you only need to change your browser settings.
Most browsers offer options that allow you to control cookies, such as accepting or rejecting cookies, accepting only certain types of cookies, or being warned by the browser when a website requests to store cookies on your device.
It is also possible to delete cookies previously saved to your browser.
If you disable or reject cookies, you may need to adjust some preferences manually, and certain features and services on the website may not function properly as we may not be able to recognize and associate your account. You can change your browser settings by clicking the relevant link in the table below.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY
The Website Privacy Policy is dated …./…./….. If the Policy as a whole or specific articles are renewed, the effective date of the Policy will be updated. The Privacy Policy is published on the Institution’s website (www.vtcenerji.com) and is made available to personal data owners upon request.