Privacy and Cookie Policy
General
Gençoğlu Jewelry, hereinafter referred to as “Gençoğlu,” is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to its website.
In this regard, as Gençoğlu, we take all necessary measures and actions to ensure the lawful processing of personal data in compliance with the provisions of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“Law”), the decisions of the Personal Data Protection Board (“Board”), and, where applicable, the provisions of the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
We would like to inform you about the types of user-related data processed by Gençoğlu and how this data is used. Additionally, we will provide information on how you can exercise your rights as a data subject.
Any changes to this Privacy and Cookie Policy will be published on this page. In this context, you will have up-to-date information on what data is stored and how it is used.
This Privacy and Cookie Policy does not apply to other websites linked from the Gençoğlu website.
Collection, Use, and Processing of Personal Data
Name of the Responsible Organization: Gençoğlu Jewelry
Address of the Responsible Organization: Bağcılar Cad. No. 126/A Güngören/Istanbul
Gençoğlu uses relevant personal data to provide this website to users and to ensure that the website functions properly and securely to the necessary extent. Any processing of data beyond this scope occurs within the framework of other legal obligations, permissions, legitimate interests of Gençoğlu, or the explicit consent given by the relevant user to Gençoğlu.
Gençoğlu stores and processes the relevant data specifically for the following purposes:
When users visit the website, Gençoğlu automatically collects and stores certain data. This data includes: the IP address or device ID assigned to the relevant end device, which is necessary to transmit the requested content (e.g., specific content, texts, images, and data files provided for download, etc.), user activities within the website context, the type of end device used, the type of browser used, and the date and time of use.
Gençoğlu retains this information for a period of 7 days to detect and monitor unauthorized use.
Additionally, Gençoğlu uses this information to improve service delivery, features, functions, and general administrative tasks.
Furthermore, in line with the above-mentioned purposes, when the relevant data is no longer needed, Gençoğlu promptly deletes or anonymizes the data, including IP addresses, without undue delay.
The processing and use of relevant data are carried out based on the following legal grounds:
(1) The processing is necessary for the provision of the website; or
(2) Gençoğlu has a legitimate interest in ensuring and improving the functionality and smooth operation of the website while making it suitable for users’ needs, as permitted by relevant legal provisions.
The recipients of the collected data may include members of the responsible internal departments, other companies affiliated with Gençoğlu, external service providers (e.g., hosting and content management, marketing agencies, and other third-party providers if necessary for their services), and, within their relevant obligations and authorities, competent authorities if an official request is made or if it is necessary to determine, exercise, or defend Gençoğlu’s legal rights. Additionally, the recipients may include existing shareholders of Berk companies or future shareholders in the event of a sale, merger, or acquisition.
Purposes of Personal Data Processing
Contact (Reach Us) / Customer Request Form
You may have shared your contact information with us through the “Reach Us” contact form available on our website or via the call center numbers listed in the relevant section.
We will use your data to respond to your request.
The processing and use of your data are carried out based on the applicable legal provisions that allow such processing if it is necessary to fulfill your request and/or on the basis of Gençoğlu’s legitimate interest.
Unless you provide explicit consent for a longer retention period, we will store your data only for the duration necessary to achieve the stated purpose or for the period required by any legal retention obligations.
Cookies, Pixels, and Similar Technologies
This Website Uses Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small data units that are essential for using our website and are temporarily stored on your hard drive by your browser. A cookie typically contains a unique identifier, which is a randomly generated number stored on your device. Some of these identifiers expire at the end of your website session, while others may remain on your device for a longer period. Technically necessary cookies will be used automatically, while other cookies (or similar technologies) will only be applied with your prior consent.
There are different types of cookies. First-party cookies are placed by the visited website and can only be read by that website. Third-party cookies, on the other hand, are set by other organizations that provide services we use. For example, we use external analytics service providers that place cookies on our behalf to help us determine which content on our website is liked or disliked. Additionally, the website you visit may contain embedded content from sources such as YouTube, which may also place cookies.
A pixel is a transparent 1-pixel by 1-pixel image embedded in a website, designed to collect specific data such as IP address, browser type, access time, or pre-set cookies. Pixels are often used in conjunction with cookies, as they help create and manage them, allowing for content personalization and a more efficient browsing experience.
With your consent, the website may collect additional details such as the operating system of your device, browser type, installed fonts, IP address, plugins, and other detailed information. This allows the device to be recognized again for marketing purposes related to the user.
For more detailed information about cookies and other technologies used on our website and their purposes, please refer to the “Cookies” and “Cookie Settings” sections on our website. In these sections, you can also withdraw your existing consents, making them invalid for future use by disabling the relevant cookie settings.
