Privacy Policy

Otomobilgi.com As Otomobilgi.com, we care about our visitors' privacy and the protection of their personal data. This Privacy Policy has been prepared to explain what information may be collected when you visit the Otomobilgi.com website, for what purposes this information may be used, how it will be protected, and how you can manage your preferences regarding your privacy.

This policy covers the privacy practices concerning people who visit the Otomobilgi.com website, browse the content on the site, share content through social media or messaging applications, and contact us.

Otomobilgi.com is an independent digital publishing platform that publishes information and content about automobiles, automotive technologies, industry news, motorsport, and vehicle maintenance and usage guides.

1. Information That May Be Collected

During your use of our site, the following categories of information may be processed:

Technical and access information

• IP address,
• Browser type and version,
• Operating system and device information,
• Pages visited and access times,
• Referring website or page information,
• Server security and error logs.

Information provided by the user

If you contact us via email or other communication channels, your name, email address, and other information you share in your message may be processed.

Information obtained through cookies and similar technologies

Cookies or similar technologies may be used for the operation of site functions, remembering preferences, generating visitor statistics, and, where used, carrying out advertising activities.

Otomobilgi.com aims to limit the collection and use of personal data that is not needed.

2. Purposes of Processing Personal Data

The information obtained may be processed for the following purposes, depending on the circumstances of use:

• Ensuring the operation of the website and the delivery of content,
• Maintaining site safety, detecting misuse and harmful traffic activities,
• Resolving technical issues and improving performance,
• Generating general statistics on the use of content,
• Responding to users' contact requests,
• Remembering language and other user preferences,
• Where used, carrying out advertising and affiliate activities,
• Fulfilling legal obligations and protecting our legal rights.

Personal data is processed in a manner connected with the purpose of collection, and in a limited and proportionate way.

3. Legal Grounds for the Processing of Personal Data

Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable legislation and based on a legal ground appropriate to the relevant processing activity.

These reasons may include the establishment, exercise, or protection of a right, the fulfillment of the data controller's legal obligations, the legitimate interests of the data controller provided that they do not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject, and other processing conditions permitted by legislation.

In activities requiring explicit consent, the necessary permissions are obtained in accordance with the relevant legislation. Visiting the site in cases where an activity requires explicit consent does not in itself mean that explicit consent has been given.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Otomobilgi.com may use cookies to improve the site experience and to perform technical functions.

Cookies can be categorized according to their purpose of use as follows:

Strictly necessary cookies: They perform the technical functions required for the secure and proper operation of the site.

Preference cookies: They may remember the language or similar user preferences.

Analytics cookies: They may be used to statistically evaluate visitor behavior and page usage.

Advertising and marketing cookies: When used, they may process data for the purpose of measuring, personalizing, or carrying out advertising activities.

Non-essential cookies are activated in accordance with user preferences or explicit consent where applicable legislation requires it.

You can view, delete, or block cookies through your browser settings. However, blocking certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of certain site features.

5. Third-Party Services

During the operation of the site, third parties providing hosting, server security, technical support, statistics, advertising, social media sharing, or similar services may be utilized.

These services may process information such as IP address, browser information, cookie identifiers, or page interactions within the scope of their own activities.

The site may contain third-party links, videos, images, or other embedded content. When you switch to another website through these links, the privacy and data processing practices of that site apply.

In the case of using third-party services, with which providers and for which purposes personal data will be shared is determined according to the actual use of the relevant service and current legislation.

6. Advertisements and Affiliate Links

Otomobilgi.com may use advertisements or affiliate links for the purpose of generating revenue.

If you visit another website or purchase a product or service through affiliate links, the relevant provider may use cookies or similar technologies to identify the source of the link or record the redirection.

Transactions carried out through such links are subject to the privacy policies and transaction terms of the relevant third party.

In cases where advertising and affiliate programs are used, the processing of personal data is carried out in compliance with current legislation by providing the necessary information and consent mechanisms.

7. Sharing of Personal Data and Transfer Abroad

Personal data may be shared with the following recipient groups to the extent necessary and based on appropriate legal conditions:

• Web hosting and infrastructure service providers,
• Technical support and security service providers,
• Where used, analytics, advertising and affiliate service providers,
• Authorized public institutions and organizations,
• Other persons or organizations legally authorized.

Personal data is shared only to the extent required by the relevant purpose.

If the servers or service providers of the services used are located abroad, personal data may be transferred abroad. Such a transfer is carried out within the framework of the provisions of the KVKK regarding the transfer of data abroad and other applicable legislation.

8. Storage and Security of Data

Personal data is retained for the period necessary for the purposes of processing and in consideration of the storage obligations stipulated in the relevant legislation. Data whose retention period has expired is deleted, destroyed or anonymized in accordance with legislation.

Otomobilgi.com aims to apply appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration or unlawful use.

However, it cannot be guaranteed that any data transfer carried out over the internet or electronic storage method provides absolute security.

9. Your Rights Regarding Personal Data

Under Article 11 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698, within the scope of applicable conditions, regarding your personal data you:

• To learn whether your personal data is being processed,
• To request information if it has been processed,
• To learn the purpose of processing and whether the data is used in accordance with the purpose,
• To learn the third parties to whom the data is transferred,
• To request the correction of incomplete or incorrectly processed data,
• To request the deletion or destruction of data within the framework of the conditions stipulated in the law,
• To request that correction, deletion or destruction operations be notified to the third parties to whom the data has been transferred,
• To object to the emergence of a result to your detriment due to the data being analyzed exclusively through automated systems,
• To request compensation for damages if you suffer damage due to unlawful processing of data

you may have these rights.

To exercise these rights, you can submit an application using the contact information below. Applications are evaluated taking into account identity verification and the procedures and time limits in the relevant legislation.

10. Children's Privacy

Otomobilgi.com publishes content for a general audience and does not intend to collect personal data from children when it is not necessary.

If it is learned that personal data belonging to children has been processed, the situation will be assessed within the framework of applicable legislation and the necessary actions will be taken.

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated in line with changes in legislation, site features, or personal data processing practices.

The current policy becomes effective as of the date it is published on Otomobilgi.com. Significant changes may be announced through appropriate means when necessary.

12. Contact

For your questions and requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you can use the contact channel below.

Website: https://otomobilgi.com/

E-mail: bilgi@otomobilgi.com

Data controller: Virgo Internet Services Ltd.

This policy has been prepared to explain the general privacy practices of Otomobilgi.com. Depending on the nature of activities involving the processing of personal data, a separate KVKK (PDPL) disclosure statement, cookie policy, and necessary consent mechanisms may also be established.