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Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy has been prepared to inform you about the principles of our use of cookies and the types of cookies, in order to provide our visitors with a higher quality and more personalized service on our website.

In this cookie policy, OPINA uses the term “cookie” to include cookies and similar technologies used for the privacy of electronic communication, such as pixel tags, internet beacons, or web GIFs.

1. ABOUT COOKIE

A cookie is information stored on your computer by a webpage you visit. Cookies are not harmful software or applications that damage your computer. On the contrary, cookies are used to remember the preferences you made on your previous visit to the webpages you have visited, thus ensuring that the correct configuration and information are provided on subsequent visits, resulting in a higher quality service.

Our use of cookies is carried out in accordance with the relevant legislation, primarily the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (“KVKK”).

2. TYPES OF COOKIES ON THE SITE

Session Cookies
Session cookies are used to track users who access and log in to the webpage. They are particularly used to track shopping activities, remember products added to the cart, etc. These cookies are deleted when the browser is closed.

Session cookies on our site are temporary cookies used during the User’s visit to the Website until the browser is closed.

Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies are a type of cookie that can be retained even after the browser used for internet access is closed. They are used extensively, especially for username and password usage.

Persistent Cookies on our site are stored on the User’s computer hard drive or device until they are deleted or expire.

Session and persistent cookies may be used during access to the OPINA site. These cookies are used for security, to facilitate browsing on the website, to improve the functionality of the information on the site, and to provide users with faster and better service.

OPINA also uses cookies to collect information about the use of the Site, such as how Users use the Site, to help resolve questions about the Site, and to improve the design and functionality of the Site.

3. COOKIES IN TERMS OF PURPOSE

Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies allow you to browse our website and use essential features such as requested features and secure areas. If strictly necessary cookies are blocked, we cannot guarantee how our website will perform during your visit and its security.

Efficiency and Functionality Cookies
Efficiency and functionality cookies are used to provide you with better and higher quality services and to offer you more functional services. These cookies are collected only if you give your permission.

4. HOW AND WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?
At OPINA, we use different types of cookies on our website to distinguish you, our valued visitors, from other users and to provide you with a higher quality service.

    Cookies on the Site can be grouped into two categories:

    Necessary Cookies

    These cookies are completely necessary for the Site to perform its basic functions and cannot be disabled by the system. They enable the User to navigate within the site and access requested features such as accessing secure areas of the site.

    Necessary cookies are only set to respond to the services requested by the User, such as logging in, filling out forms, and setting privacy preferences. The User can disable or warn about sections related to cookies in their browser, but in this case, the relevant sections of the site will not work.

    Functional Cookies

    Functional cookies improve the User’s experience on the site. These cookies remember information such as name, language preference, and location. These cookies are used for services requested by the User, such as watching videos, commenting on forums/blogs, and interacting with third parties using social media features. Remembering the User’s preferences helps improve the Site’s functionality and personalization features. If the User does not allow these cookies, some or all cookies may not function properly.

    How are cookies used by other organizations?

    In addition to OPINA’s use of cookies, there are also links to other organizations on the Site. The use of cookies by these organizations depends on their own personal data protection policies, not OPINA’s.

    5. REMOVING COOKIES
    You can opt out of the use of cookies at any time, subject to your consent.

    If you do not want your information collected through the use of cookies, many browsers have a procedure to refuse the use of cookies. To learn how to use cookies, you can visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/. If you refuse cookies, some features on the Site may not work properly.

    Alternatively, web browsers allow some control over most cookies through browser settings. To learn more about cookies, including which cookies are set, you can visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

    You can find explanations of how to delete cookies and details of how to use them in your browser in the list below, and you can manage your preferences from these pages.

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

    To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics, you can visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

    6. EFFECTIVE DATE AND UPDABILITY
    This Cookie Policy entered into force on the date of its publication. Our Cookie Policy may be updated to adapt to changing conditions and legislation and will be announced on the website.

    7. YOUR RIGHTS AS THE DATA SUBJECT AND METHODS OF EXERCISING THEM
    Rights Regarding Personal Data Under the KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law)
    The rights that groups of individuals can exercise regarding their personal data are set forth in Article 11 of the KVKK,
    and are as follows:
    ● To learn whether personal data is being processed,
    ● To request information regarding the processing of personal data if it has been processed,
    ● To learn the purpose of processing personal data and whether it is being used in accordance with its purpose,
    ● To know the third parties to whom personal data has been transferred domestically or abroad,
    ● To request the correction of personal data if it has been processed incompletely or incorrectly,
    ● To request the deletion or destruction of personal data within the framework of the conditions stipulated in Article 7 of the KVKK and to request that the actions taken in accordance with these provisions be notified to the third parties to whom the personal data has been transferred,
    ● To object to a result that is detrimental to the individual as a result of the analysis of processed data exclusively through automated systems,
    ● To recover damages resulting from the unlawful processing of personal data. You have the right to claim compensation for damages in the event of such damage.

      If you submit requests regarding the issues mentioned in this text, OPINA will process your applications free of charge within thirty days at the latest; however, if the process requires additional costs, you may be charged a fee according to the tariff determined by the personal data protection authorities. You can exercise your rights by sending an email or physical mail to the address below, or by filling out the Istanbul Okan University Data Subject Application Form, which you can access at https://www.okan.edu.tr/kvkk/.