Cookies Policy

 

Revision No: 4 (16/01/2025, 09:52)

This text has been prepared by the Pension Monitoring Center Inc. (Emeklilik Gözetim Merkezi A.Ş.) as the data controller in accordance with Article 10 of the Turkish Protection of Personal Data Law No. 6698 (“the Law”) and the Communiqué on the Principles and Procedures to be Followed in Fulfilling the Obligation to Inform.

The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to inform you about which types of cookies we use on our website, for what purposes these cookies are placed on your device and how you can manage them, regarding the processing of personal data automatically collected through cookies.

 

Types of Cookies

Based on duration of use: Session cookies are used to ensure the continuity of the session and are deleted once the user closes the browser. Persistent cookies remain even after the browser is closed and are automatically deleted on a specific date or after a predefined period.

Based on the placing party: The classification of a cookie as first-party or third-party varies depending on whether it is placed by the website itself or by another domain. First-party cookies are set directly by the website the user visits (the domain shown in the address bar. Third-party cookies are placed by a domain other than the one the user visits.

Based on their purpose of use: Cookies may be used for necessary, advertising/marketing, functional and performance-analytic purposes.
1) Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the effective operation of the website. Disabling them may affect site functionality or make certain features inaccessible.
2) Advertising/Marketing Cookies: These cookies track users’ online movements to identify their interests and ensure relevant advertisements are displayed. This helps avoid repetitive ads and supports personalized ad delivery.
3) Functional Cookies: Used to enhance user experience by remembering preferences and customizing the website accordingly.
4) Performance-Analytic Cookies: Used to improve the website by analysing visitor interactions, estimating visitor numbers, and identifying key search keywords that lead to the site.

Cookies Used on This Website, Processing Purposes and Legal Grounds

Our website uses only Strictly Necessary Cookies and Performance-Analytic Cookies. Personal data collected through Strictly Necessary Cookies are processed pursuant to Article 5(2)(c) of the Law stating that processing is necessary for the establishment or performance of a contract or Article 5(2)(f) stating that processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the data controller provided that such processing does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject. Performance-Analytic Cookies are processed under Article 5(2)(f) of the Law stating that processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the data controller provided that the data subject’s fundamental rights and freedoms are not adversely affected.

 

Cookies Used on Our Website:

Cookie Name

Purpose

Type

Retention Period

ASP.NET_SessionId

Required for the operation of our website and for the fulfillment of your requested online service (log-in). Activated upon visiting the page.

First-Party Cookie

Stored for the duration of the session

AKSession

Required for the operation of our website and for identifying unsuccessful login attempts. Activated upon visiting the page.

First-Party Cookie

12 months

cookieconsent_status

Used to record your cookie consent preferences (e.g., remembering your selections). Activated upon visiting the page.   

First-Party Cookie

Stored for the duration of the session

_ga

Used to monitor and analyze website performance and usage.

Third-Party Cookie

13 months

 

Changing Cookie Settings

You can modify your cookie preferences by managing your browser settings. Below are links to guidance on managing cookies in commonly used browsers:

 

Google Chrome

http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647

Google Analytics

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

MozillaFirefox

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Cookies

Opera

http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy/

Safari

https://support.apple.com/kb/ph19214?locale=tr_TR

Internet Explorer

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

Please note that restricting or disabling certain cookies may result in limited access to certain website features.

 

Your Rights as a Data Subject

You may submit your requests under Article 11 of the Law, which regulates the rights of data subjects, to the Pension Monitoring Center Inc. in accordance with the Communiqué on the Principles and Procedures for Application to the Data Controller.