Cookie Disclosure Text

This text has been prepared by Destek Yatırım Bankası A.Ş. (Destekbank) as the data controller within the scope of Article 10 of the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (Law) and the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles to be followed in Fulfillment of the Disclosure Obligation. Destekbank's address and contact information are at the end of the text.

The purpose of this Cookie Clarification Text is to inform you about the purposes for which we use which types of cookies and how you can manage these cookies regarding the processing of personal data obtained automatically through the placement of cookies used on our website on your device.

For cookies other than mandatory cookies that we use on our website, the explicit consent of the users is obtained and they are provided with the opportunity to change their consent at any time. Users can see the types of cookies used on our website through the cookie management panel and can determine their preferences with the "on" or "off" options for all cookies other than Mandatory Cookies. Again, users can change their preferences at any time through this panel.

What is Cookie?

Cookies are files or pieces of information that can be stored on your computer (or other internet-enabled devices such as smartphones and tablets) when you visit a website.

According to another definition, cookies are low-size rich text formats that allow certain information about users to be stored on users' terminal devices when a website is visited.

In general, cookies can be used on websites to help the session take place without the need to log in each time (session management); to ensure that internet advertisements are personalized (personalization) or to better customize the services in line with your interests and needs or to speed up the transactions you will perform on the website in the future.

What are Cookie Types?

Cookies can be categorized according to the main criteria, such as the duration for which they are valid, the owner of the cookie or the purpose of the cookie.

Types of cookies according to the duration of use: Our website uses session cookies and persistent cookies according to the duration of use.

1. Session cookies are used to ensure the continuity of the session and these cookies are deleted when the user closes the browser.
2. Persistent cookies are not deleted when the internet browser is closed and are automatically deleted on a certain date or after a certain period of time.

First-party and third-party cookies: Whether a cookie is first-party or third-party depends on the cookie placed by the website or domain.

1. First-party cookies are placed directly by the website that the user visits, i.e. the internet address shown in the browser's address bar (example.com. tr).
2. Third-party cookies are placed by a domain different from the domain the user is visiting.

Types of cookies according to their intended use: The following cookies are used on our website according to the purpose of use:

1. Mandatory Cookies: These cookies are cookies that are necessary for the operation of our website. These cookies are first-party cookies and process personal data during the session (except for cookies related to your privacy preferences, as these cookies last longer than the session duration) and are automatically deleted when the session ends. These cookies are used compulsorily in order to fulfill an information society service you have requested (log-in, form filling and remembering privacy preferences). In addition, the cookie for performance and analytical purposes allows counting visitors and measuring traffic on our website and is first-party. In this way, we are able to measure and improve the performance of our website. These cookies help us understand which pages on our website are the most popular and which pages are the least popular.
2. Advertising/Marketing Cookies: These cookies are cookies placed by our advertising partners through our website and are third party cookies. These cookies are used by our business partners to profile you according to your interests and show you relevant advertisements.
3. Functional Cookies: These types of cookies are used to make our website more functional and for personalization purposes (ensuring that your other preferences, except for your privacy preferences, are remembered when you re-enter the site).

For Which Purposes and Under Which Legal Framework is Cookie Data Processed?

Mandatory cookies are used to fulfill an information society service you have requested (remembering log-in, form filling and privacy preferences, counting visitors on our website and measuring traffic). Your personal data collected through these cookies are processed within the scope of subparagraph (c) of paragraph (2) of Article 5 of the Law "Provided that it is directly related to the establishment or performance of a contract, it is necessary to process personal data belonging to the parties to the contract" or subparagraph (f) "Provided that it does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of the person concerned, data processing is mandatory for the legitimate interests of the data controller".

Advertising and Marketing cookies are used by our business partners to profile you according to your interests and to show you relevant advertisements. Your personal data collected through these cookies are processed by obtaining your explicit consent within the scope of paragraph (1) of Article 5 of the Law.

Functional cookies are used to make our website more functional and personalize it (to ensure that your other preferences, except for your privacy preferences, are remembered when you re-enter the site). Your personal data collected through these cookies are processed by obtaining your explicit consent within the scope of paragraph (1) of Article 5 of the Law.

What are your rights as a personal data owner?

Within the scope of Article 11 of the Law "regulating the rights of the data subject", the persons whose personal data are processed have the following rights:

To learn whether their personal data is being processed,
Request information if personal data has been processed,
To learn the purpose of processing personal data and whether they are used in accordance with their purpose,
To know the third parties to whom personal data are transferred domestically or abroad,
To request correction of personal data in case of incomplete or incorrect processing and to request notification of the transaction made within this scope to third parties to whom personal data is transferred,
Although it has been processed in accordance with the provisions of the Law and other relevant laws, to request the deletion or destruction of personal data in the event that the reasons requiring its processing disappear and to request notification of the transaction made within this scope to third parties to whom personal data is transferred,
To object to the occurrence of a result to the detriment of the person himself/herself by analyzing the processed data exclusively through automated systems,
In case of damage due to unlawful processing of personal data, to demand compensation for the damage.

Persons whose personal data are processed through cookies used on our website may direct their requests within the scope of Article 11 of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data in writing or via e-mail to the communication channels listed below in the sections titled "Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles of Application to the Data Controller". The "KVKK Application Form" on our Bank's website can be used for requests.

How to Manage Cookie Settings via Browser?

You can change your preferences regarding cookies at any time by clicking on the icon on our website. Turn the buttons in the cookie management panel on or off according to your preference and click the "Save settings" button. Refresh the page to make your settings active. In addition, partial control can also be provided through browser settings. You can access information on the management of cookies in frequently used browsers via the links below:

Identity of the Data Controller

Title: Destek Yatırım Bankası A.Ş.

Mersis No: 0293101607500001

Address: Esentepe Mah. Büyükdere Cad. Ferko Signature

No: 175 İç Kapı No: 165 Şişli / İstanbul

Contact: 0212 371 55 55