Cookies

1. Identity of Cookie-Script

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact Tepe Kimya San. ve Tic. A.Ş., hereinafter referred to as “Tepe Kimya”, using the contact details provided below:

Tepe Kimya San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Bilmo Sanayi Sitesi No: 2/28 Aydınlı Mah.

Tuzla, Istanbul 34953, TURKEY

Tax / Company Registration Number: 8390557351

2. What Information Do We Collect?

You may visit our website anonymously. However, cookies are used to identify and manage your browsing session.

2.1. Contact Form Data

If you choose to use the contact or inquiry form on our website, we collect basic contact information, such as the name and email address of the contact person.

2.2. Cookie-Script Item Data

When you create or edit a Tepe Kimya item, we collect information that you provide directly, such as the website domain name, for the purpose of using the Tepe Kimya service (the “Service”).

We may also process the content and settings of the cookie policy notification window (the “Pop-up”) displayed to website visitors (the “End Users”).

2.3. End User Data

End User data may only be collected if you have an appropriate subscription on the Tepe Kimya website.

When this feature is enabled, the Service may automatically record the following information about End Users:

• An anonymous, randomly generated identifier (the “Key”).

• The End User's choice (accept or reject).

• The End User's anonymized IP address (the digits after the final period are replaced with zeros).

• The date and time of the End User's consent or rejection.

• The page on which consent was given or withdrawn.

• The End User's browser and User-Agent information.

The Key and consent status are stored in the End User's browser as a first-party cookie named “CookieScriptConsent”, in encrypted JSON format.

This information is subsequently used by the Service to remember the End User's preferences.

The Key may also be used as evidence of the End User's consent.

2.4. Automatically Generated Data

When enabled in the settings of the Tepe Kimya item, the Service automatically generates statistical data regarding the number of clicks on each button within the Pop-up.

This data is aggregated as daily click counts and cannot be used to identify any individual End User.

3. How Do We Use Your Information?

The information we collect may be used for one or more of the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and requests for information.

• To contact you regarding our services.

• To identify you as a contracting party.

• To enable Cookie-Script to issue valid invoices and process transactions.

• To provide secure access to the Service.

• To enable automated subscription management.

• To provide automatically generated statistical information about End User interactions with the Pop-up buttons.

4. Legal Basis

4.1. European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The processing of your personal data is based on your consent or on the necessity of processing such data for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.

Your personal data may also be processed to take necessary steps at your request before entering into a contract.

These processing activities are carried out in accordance with Articles 6(1)(a) and 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.

We review and respond to all requests received from individuals wishing to exercise their data protection rights in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

5. How Do We Protect Your Information?

Tepe Kimya does not store personally identifiable information on online systems or cloud storage services operated by organizations that do not comply with the GDPR.

5.1. Confidentiality

All data is protected through password-secured access methods.

We do not request or store financial information such as your bank account details.

All employees and subcontractors are required to sign a confidentiality agreement unless comprehensive confidentiality provisions are already included in the main agreement between the parties.

5.2. Transparency

Tepe Kimya will keep you informed of changes to processes, practices, and policies relating to data privacy and security.

You may request information at any time regarding where and how your data is stored, protected, and used.

5.3. Monitoring

Tepe Kimya uses various internal and external monitoring tools to ensure high system performance and service availability.

5.4. Personal Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach, Tepe Kimya will notify you and the United Kingdom Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) by email within 72 hours.

The notification will include information about the scope of the breach, the affected data, any potential impact on the Service, and our action plan for securing the data and minimizing possible adverse effects on data subjects.

A “Personal Data Breach” means a security incident resulting in the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to personal data transmitted, stored, or otherwise processed in connection with the provision of the Service.

6. How We Use Cookies

Tepe Kimya may place a “cookie” in your computer's browser files.

This cookie does not collect information that directly identifies you as an individual, other than your IP address. Instead, it allows us to recognize your repeat visits to the following websites:

• www.tepekimya.com

• www.tepekimya.com.tr

• www.tepekimya.co.uk

• www.tepekimya.com.my

Information collected through cookies is used to make your experience on our website more convenient and enjoyable.

Cookies may also be used to remember your session and keep you logged into your account.

If you wish to disable cookies, most internet browsers provide settings that allow you to disable or delete them.

However, please note that disabling certain cookies may prevent some features of the Tepe Kimya website from functioning properly.

6.1. Measuring Website Usage

Our website uses Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use the website.

This information helps us improve website performance and enhance the user experience.

The collected data is not linked to information that directly identifies you, such as your name or address.

7. Do We Share Your Information with Third Parties?

Tepe Kimya does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties.

However, this does not include trusted third parties and subcontractors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business activities, or providing services to you.

These trusted parties may access personal data only to the extent necessary to perform their assigned responsibilities.

Such parties are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

We may also disclose your information in the following circumstances:

• To comply with legal obligations.

• To enforce our website policies.

• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Tepe Kimya or others.

7.1. Subcontractors / Trusted Third Parties

Tepe Kimya's subcontractor is Gen Medya A.Ş. (Media Click).

Both companies have implemented the necessary standards to comply with the GDPR.

7.2. Legally Required Disclosure

Tepe Kimya will not disclose customer data to law enforcement authorities unless instructed by you or required by law.

When government agencies or competent authorities submit a lawful request for customer data, Tepe Kimya will endeavor to limit disclosure to the minimum necessary.

Only the specific data required under the applicable legal request will be disclosed.

If we are legally compelled to disclose your data, Tepe Kimya will promptly notify you and provide a copy of the request unless prohibited from doing so by law.

8. Third-Party Services

You may access third-party services through links provided within our Services.

For example, clicking a link on our website may redirect you to a website operated by another organization.

Tepe Kimya is not responsible for the privacy policies or data processing practices of these third-party services.

We therefore encourage you to carefully review the privacy policies of any relevant third-party services.

9. Where Do We Store Information?

No data stored by Tepe Kimya will be transferred outside TURKEY, backed up outside Turkey, or restored from locations outside Turkish territory.

Tepe Kimya also requires its subcontractors and subprocessors to store data in Turkey and comply with the principles of the EU-US Privacy Shield.

9.1. Location of Personal Data

Databases and files are continuously backed up to allow restoration to any point in time within a 30-day retention period.

Backups are stored in file storage systems located in the same geographical region as the database.

10. Access to Data

You may contact Tepe Kimya at any time to request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed.

Through your Account Page, you may export a copy of your data at any time and transfer it to another data controller.

11. Requests for Rectification, Restriction, or Erasure of Personal Data

11.1. Right to Rectification

You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data concerning you at any time.

11.2. Right to Restrict the Processing of Personal Data

You may request Cookie-Script to restrict the processing of your personal data at any time if one of the following conditions applies:

• If you contest the accuracy of your personal data, processing may be restricted for the period necessary for Cookie-Script to verify its accuracy.

• If the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of your personal data, requesting restriction of its use instead.

• If Cookie-Script no longer needs your personal data for the original processing purposes, but you require the data for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

12. Your Consent

By using our website and/or our Service, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated or amended from time to time. We therefore encourage you to review it regularly.

If we make significant changes to the way we use or share personal information previously collected through our Service, we will notify you through the Service.

Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be published on this page, and the last updated date at the bottom of the page will be revised accordingly.

14. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority at any time regarding Tepe Kimya's collection and processing of your personal data.

Note: This English version preserves the content and structure of the original policy while improving its language and readability. It has not been legally reviewed. Before publication, the references to Cookie-Script, the ICO, the obsolete EU-US Privacy Shield framework, and consent by website use should be checked against Tepe Kimya's actual practices and applicable data protection laws.