COOKIE POLICY

GENVERA ELECTRIC TRADE AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT INC. (“GENVERA”), has prepared this Cookie Policy in order to comply with its obligations under the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“KVKK”) regarding the types of cookies used on our website, the purposes for which these cookies are used, and how they are managed.

This Cookie Policy explains the cookies used to provide visitors with an improved service experience and a functional online environment. It also outlines how personal data collected in accordance with KVKK is processed and specifies the legal rights and authorities of users.

1. What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a text file stored on a device’s hard drive or browser folder when a website is visited. Cookies are used to ensure that services offered to website visitors operate faster and more efficiently. Cookies enable a personalized online experience tailored to each visitor. Our visitors can determine and modify their preferences regarding the use of cookies and have the right to request the deletion of cookies.

2. Types of Cookies

Cookies can be classified according to their purpose of use, storage duration, and source.

2.1. Cookies by Purpose

Based on their intended use, cookies are categorized as strictly necessary cookies, preference cookies, statistics cookies, and marketing cookies.

2.1.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for navigating the website and using core features such as access to secure areas. These cookies are generally first-party session cookies. Although consent is not required for strictly necessary cookies, users are informed about their purpose and necessity.

2.1.2. Preference Cookies

Preference cookies remember selections made by the user on the website (such as username, password, or language preference). These cookies, which enable automatic login and enhanced functionality, are also referred to as functional cookies.

2.1.3. Statistics Cookies

Statistics cookies, also known as performance cookies, collect anonymous statistical data regarding the use of the website. These cookies may store information such as how users interact with the website, which pages are visited, and which links are clicked. Anonymized statistics cookies are not used to identify users. Their purpose is to improve website performance and functionality.

2.1.4. Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies enable advertisers to deliver advertisements tailored to users’ interests. Statistical data related to advertisements displayed to users and data obtained through marketing cookies may be shared with third-party service providers or advertisers. These cookies may be stored on a persistent basis.

2.2. Cookies by Storage Duration

Based on storage duration, cookies are categorized as session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies provide temporary data and are deleted when the session ends, whereas persistent cookies remain stored for a defined period.

2.2.1. Session Cookies

Session cookies store data temporarily until the user closes the browser or the session expires. They are short-term cookies.

2.2.2. Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain stored on the user’s device until they are deleted by the user or until a predefined expiration date is reached.

2.3. Cookies by Source

This classification refers to which party places the cookie on the device.

2.3.1. First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are placed directly on the device by the website being visited.

2.3.2. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are placed on the device by third parties such as advertising networks or analytics providers rather than the visited website itself.

Cookies Used on www.genveraelektrik.com

Privacy and Cookie Management

When users visit our website, we process data regarding the sections visited in order to improve service quality, enhance usability, increase efficiency, develop our website, and prevent potential security vulnerabilities, while respecting users’ legal rights in accordance with KVKK.

Upon entering the website, you may customize the cookies used or block cookies other than strictly necessary ones. By accepting all cookies, you will be deemed to have accepted the use of all cookies detailed in this Cookie Policy.

If you wish to completely disable cookies, it is recommended to follow the steps below.

User Data Access Rights and Requests

Within the scope of Article 11 of KVKK, users may apply to GENVERA regarding the following:

• To learn whether personal data is processed,
• To request information if personal data has been processed,
• To learn the purpose of processing personal data and whether it is used in accordance with its purpose,
• To know the third parties to whom personal data is transferred domestically or internationally,
• To request correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal data,
• To request deletion or destruction of personal data within the framework of applicable legislation,
• To request notification of such correction or deletion to third parties to whom personal data has been transferred,
• To object to any result arising against the individual through automated processing of personal data,
• To request compensation for damages arising from unlawful processing of personal data.

You may submit your requests regarding the above-mentioned rights, including the minimum requirements set forth in the Communiqué on the Principles and Procedures for Application to the Data Controller, by using the “Personal Data Application Form” available at www.genveraelektrik.com and providing documents verifying your identity. You may deliver your request in writing by hand to Esentepe Mah. Büyükdere Cad. No:163 Inner Door No:4 Şişli PK: 34394 Istanbul / Turkey, send it via notary, or submit it via registered electronic mail (KEP) to genvera@hs03.kep.tr.