Cookie Policy

This is a translation for information purposes. In case of discrepancy, the Turkish version prevails.

As Rota Kriminal (hereinafter the “Data Controller” or “We”), we use certain technologies such as cookies, pixels and GIFs (“Cookies”) during your visits to our website at rotakriminal.com (the “Site”) in order to improve your experience, provide our services and ensure the security of the Site.

The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to provide detailed information on the processing of personal data obtained through the use of cookies from users/visitors of the Site (the “Data Subject”) while the Site is operated. This text has been prepared in accordance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK, the “Law”) and related legislation.

1. What Is a Cookie?

Cookies are small text files that the websites you visit store on your device (computer, phone, tablet) or on a network server via your browser. By enabling the server to recognise your device, cookies allow the website to work more efficiently, remember your settings and offer you more relevant content.

2. For What Purposes Are Cookies Used?

On our Site, cookies are used for the following purposes:

• Performing the basic functions necessary for the Site to work: Login processes, form security and fast page transitions (LiteSpeed Cache, etc.).
• Analysing the Site and improving its performance: Determining visitor numbers, understanding which pages attract the most interest and repairing pages that produce errors (Google Analytics, Yandex Metrica).
• Improving the functionality of the Site and making it easier to use: Remembering the visitor’s language or display preferences and keeping the WhatsApp contact button active.
• Personalisation, targeting and advertising: Profiling visitors according to their interests and showing personalised advertisements outside the Site (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, etc.).

3. How Is Personal Data Collected and What Is the Legal Basis?

Your personal data is collected automatically by electronic means through Cookies when you visit our Site. This data is processed, for Strictly Necessary Cookies, on the legal basis set out in Article 5 of the Law that “processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the data controller” (unofficial translation), and, for Marketing and Analytics Cookies, on the legal basis of the Data Subject’s “explicit consent”.

4. To Whom and for What Purposes May We Transfer Your Personal Data?

Limited to achieving the purposes stated above, we may transfer your personal data covered by this Cookie Policy, in accordance with the legislation, to suppliers from whom we obtain technical infrastructure services (hosting, software companies), business partners from whom we obtain analytics and advertising services (Google, Meta, Yandex, Pinterest, TikTok, etc.) and public authorities authorised by law.

5. Which Cookies Do We Use? (Detailed Technical List)

The cookies used on our Site are grouped into 4 main categories according to their function:

6. How Can I Control the Use of Cookies?

When you visit our Site, a notice appears informing you about the use of cookies. You can personalise your cookie preferences by changing your browser settings.

Depending on your browser, you can manage cookies by following the steps below:

• Google Chrome: Click the “padlock icon” in the address bar and allow or block cookies under the “Cookies” tab.
• Mozilla Firefox: You can manage cookies via “Settings” > “Privacy & Security” in the menu.
• Safari: You can manage cookies under “Settings” > “Safari” > “Privacy & Security”.
• Edge / Explorer: You can manage cookie permissions under “Tools” > “Security”.

7. Your Rights Regarding the Protection of Personal Data

Pursuant to Article 11 of the Law, by applying to the Data Controller you have the right to:

• Learn whether your personal data is being processed,
• Request information about it if your personal data has been processed,
• Learn the purpose of processing your personal data and whether it is used in line with that purpose,
• Know the third parties in Türkiye or abroad to whom your personal data has been transferred,
• Request the correction of your personal data if it has been processed incompletely or inaccurately,
• Request the erasure or destruction of your personal data,
• Claim compensation for damage you suffer as a result of the unlawful processing of your personal data.

8. Data Security

At Rota Kriminal, we protect your personal data in compliance with all the technical and administrative security controls required by information security standards. These security measures are implemented taking into account technological possibilities and potential risks.

9. Security and Spam Protection (Cloudflare Turnstile)

The Cloudflare Turnstile service is used to secure the contact forms on our website, prevent malicious bot attacks and stop spam submissions.

When a form is submitted, this service analyses whether the visitor is a real person. This analysis may require the processing of technical data from your browser (IP address, hardware characteristics, etc.) and cookies. This data is used solely for cyber security purposes and is not processed for marketing or advertising tracking.