Cookie Disclosure Text

This text has been prepared by Novatel Haberleşme Çözümleri Anonim Şirketi (“Company”), in its capacity as the data controller, within the scope of Article 10 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 and the Communiqué on Procedures and Principles in Fulfilling the Notice Requirement.

As the Company, we use first-party and third-party cookies in certain areas of our website https://novatel.com.tr/(“Site”).

The purpose of this Disclosure Text is to inform you about the processing of personal data obtained automatically through the placement of cookies used on our website on your device, including the purposes for which we use different types of cookies and how you can manage them. For all cookies other than those that are strictly necessary, users' explicit consent is obtained, and they are given the ability to change their consent preferences at any time.

Users can view the types of cookies used on our website via the cookie management panel and set their preferences for all cookies other than strictly necessary cookies by selecting either “active” or “inactive” options. Users also have the ability to change their preferences at any time through the same panel.

 

A. Function of Cookies

Cookies are small-sized text files that contain data and allow certain information to be stored on devices such as phones, computers, tablets, etc., when a user accesses a website. Cookies enable the website to recognize the user’s device and retain certain information about the user’s preferences (e.g., language preference) or past actions. Cookies allow for a seamless experience for users on the website, help understand how users interact with the site, contribute to the improvement of the website through user interactions, and enable the delivery of advertisements tailored to user preferences.

 

B. Data Collection Through Cookies

When a user visits the site for the first time, a screen appears regarding cookie preferences. Based on the cookies allowed on this screen, the corresponding cookies are stored on the user’s device.

Cookies are categorized by their duration as session cookies and persistent cookies.

Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of the relevant session, whereas persistent cookies remain stored on the user’s device for their entire lifespan and are deleted once that period ends. These types of cookies help recognize the user and remember their preferences when the website is revisited.

Cookies can be created either by the visited website (first-party cookies) or by third parties (third-party cookies). Cookies are classified based on their purpose of use as: strictly necessary cookies, functionality cookies, performance cookies, and marketing cookies.

 

C. Purposes of Use of Cookies

Detailed information about the categories of cookies and their purposes of use is provided in the table below.

Cookie Categories;

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Technical (mandatory) cookies are required for the website to function. If the use of these cookies is blocked, access to certain parts or all of the website may not be possible. Personal data collected through these cookies is processed based on the legal ground set forth in Article 5/2-f of the Law, which states that “data processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the data controller, provided that such processing does not violate the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.”

Performance

Performance (analytics) cookies are used to improve the user experience by collecting information about how users interact with the website. These cookies gather data about visited screens, number of clicks, scroll movements, and errors, offering insights into the user's experience on the Site. Personal data collected through these cookies is processed based on explicit consent in accordance with Article 5/1 of the Law.

Functionality

These cookies are used to offer a personalized website experience. They enable the site to remember preferences such as language selection or username upon login. Personal data collected through these cookies is processed based on your explicit consent, in accordance with Article 5/1 of the Law.

Cookie Categories Explanations are processed by obtaining your explicit consent within the scope of Article 5/1 of the Law.

Marketing

Marketing (targeting) cookies are used to deliver ads or campaigns based on users’ interests and to measure the effectiveness of marketing activities. Your personal data collected through these cookies is processed based on your explicit consent, in accordance with Article 5/1 of the Law.

Of the types of cookies described above, mandatory, functionality, performance and marketing cookies are used on our website.

 

D. Cookies Used on the Site

Information about the cookies used on the site and their purposes is below:

 

E. Data Collected Through Cookies

For the purposes outlined in this Cookie Policy, data related to your user activity is collected and processed through cookies, including the browser and operating system you use, your IP address, user ID, the date and time of your visit, interaction status (e.g., whether you successfully accessed the site or received an error message), usage of site features, search terms you entered, frequency of your visits, language preferences, scroll behavior on pages, and information about the tabs you accessed.

Data regarding user transaction records, including information regarding your movements and the tabs you access, are collected and processed.

 

F. Purposes of Cookie Use and Legal Grounds

Both first-party and third-party cookies are used on our website.

The purposes of use and the legal grounds for the cookies used on our website are specified below.

 

G. Sharing of Data Collected Through Cookies with Third Parties

Your personal data collected through cookies is shared with suppliers and cookie providers located both within the country and abroad, in line with the purposes and legal grounds stated above. The sharing of your personal data with third parties is carried out in compliance with the rules set forth in Articles 8 and 9 of the Law.

Legal Reasons Purposes

Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698, Article 5: Establishment, exercise, or protection of a right
- Improving the functionality and content of the website
– Improving the operation and content of the site,

Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698, Article 5: Data processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the Company
- Statistical evaluation of website usage.
- Presenting the content of the website in the most effective way for you and your device, and providing personalized content and advertisements based on your preferences and usage habits.

 

H. Management of Cookies and Rights of the Data Subject

The existing settings can always be modified via the cookie management panel available on our website. However, if cookies are disabled, some or all features of the Site may not be available.

Cookie preferences can also be changed via browser settings. The method for disabling cookies may vary depending on the browser used. You can refer to the cookie management pages of your browser to learn how to disable cookies.

To access the relevant browser cookie management pages, please click: Microsoft Edge · Firefox · Google Chrome · Opera · Safari

 

Pursuant to Article 11 of the Law, the following rights are granted to the data subject (personal data owner):

· To learn whether your personal data is being processed,

· To request information if your personal data has been processed,

· To learn the purpose of the processing of personal data and whether it is being used in accordance with that purpose,

· To learn the third parties to whom personal data is transferred domestically or abroad,

· To request the correction of personal data if it has been processed incompletely or inaccurately and to request that the relevant correction be notified to third parties to whom the personal data has been transferred,

· To request the deletion or destruction of personal data if the reasons requiring its processing no longer exist, even if it has been processed in accordance with the Law and related legislation, and to request that this action be notified to third parties to whom the personal data has been transferred,

· To object to any result that is to your detriment, arising from the analysis of personal data exclusively through automated systems,

· To request compensation in case you suffer damages due to your personal data being processed in violation of the Law.

 

J. Application

Article 11 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 regulates the rights of the data subject. Within the scope of this article, you may submit your requests by sending an email from your registered email address in our systems to [email protected] , or by mailing a written request to Oruçreis Mah. Vadi Cad. İstanbul Ticaret Sarayı Apt. No: 108/301 Esenler/İstanbul. You may also submit your requests using the methods specified in the Communiqué on the Principles and Procedures for Applications to the Data Controller.